Please be advised that Mr. Luke Combs (“Combs”), a performing artist, has formally canceled his scheduled appearance at the Madden Bowl concert, set to take place on Friday at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The cancellation is due to personal family obligations, specifically the impending birth of Combs’ third child with his spouse, Ms. Nicole Combs.
In a public statement issued via Instagram Stories on Thursday, Combs expressed regret for his absence, stating: “So sorry to miss y’all at Madden Bowl, but family always comes first.” Combs is the father of two children, namely Tex, age three, and Beau, age two. He further encouraged attendees to enjoy the event.
EA Sports, the sponsoring entity of the Madden Bowl concert, confirmed Combs’ nonattendance in an official Instagram statement, noting: “Update: Luke has to hold it down at home with a new one on the way.” Other performers scheduled to appear at the event include Mr. Zach Bryan, Mr. Teddy Swims, Mr. Stephen Wilson Jr., Mr. Gavin Adcock, and Mr. LARussell.
The Madden Bowl concert is scheduled to occur two days prior to the Super Bowl, in which the New England Patriots will compete against the Seattle Seahawks. Ms. Nicole Combs publicly announced her pregnancy in Fall 2025, stating: “Third time’s a charm. Baby #3 coming this winter.” Luke and Nicole Combs have been in a relationship since 2014 and were legally married in August 2020 in the State of Florida. The couple welcomed their first two children in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
It is noted that this cancellation follows a prior instance in August 2023 in which Combs was unable to attend the birth of his son Beau due to professional touring obligations in Australia. Combs publicly reflected on that event during a 2024 interview with Apple Music 1, describing it as both “one of the best and one of the worst days” of his life.
In prior statements to media outlets, including Us Weekly, Combs emphasized the importance of family time and his enjoyment of spending quality time with his children. Combs also expressed his longstanding support of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and his personal engagement with the Madden video game series. Combs indicated that his participation in the Madden Bowl was a result of an invitation from EA Sports and acknowledged the significance of performing in connection with the Super Bowl.
Finally, Combs articulated his artistic intentions, stating that his objective is to create music that resonates with audiences on a personal and emotional level. He further described his concerts as experiences designed to foster connection, enjoyment, and shared community engagement.#newsafro_
