Country Superstar Is ‘Back in the Saddle’ With NASCAR Legends on New Project originally appeared on Parade.
Luke Combs is back with a new single and music video with a little help from some friends.
The video for “Back in the Saddle,” which debuted on Friday, July 25, features NASCAR legends Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty.
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“So much work goes into making these songs—so much time we spend making them, from the studio writing them to the videos. I got to make the video with Dale Jr. and Richard Petty, which is a total dream come true. My grandpa would be rolling over in his grave in a good way if he knew that I got to hang out with Richard Petty and Dale Jr,” Combs said in the statement about the song, which is not a cover of the Aerosmith hard rock classic, but a new tune he wrote with Dan Isbell and Jonathan Singleton.
The release of the new song and video comes as Combs is having a banner year. He recently performed at Bonnaroo and the New Orleans JazzFest, has dates at the Newport Folk Festival (July 26), Lollapalooza (July 31) and Austin City Limits (Oct. 3) coming up, and is making some history along the way. He’s the first country artist ever to top the bill at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.
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In the video for “Back in the Saddle,” the two retired NASCAR legends return to the track at Daytona as Combs belts out his new song. After racing around the track in his iconic number 8 car, Earnhardt Jr. offers Combs the opportunity to take his vehicle for a spin, until Petty makes a surprise appearance, saying, “Hey guys, let me show you how it’s done.”
Fans are already reacting favorably to the video in the comments on YouTube.
“this song is so Lightning McQueen coded, I swear 😮💨🤘🏻🔥⚡️Ka-Chow!!!!” wrote one.
“This track is 🔥,” added another.
“I think Luke is one of the best country musicians in my time😊❤,” added another.
Country Superstar Is ‘Back in the Saddle’ With NASCAR Legends on New Project first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
