Luke Combs Opens Up About Admiring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Enduring Love—and Shares His Own Marriage Secret

Country music’s heartfelt storyteller Luke Combs has revealed a deep admiration for one of Nashville’s most iconic couples, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, praising their nearly 30-year marriage as “the gold standard” for lasting love.

In a recent interview, Combs reflected on what makes the couple’s relationship so special. “Tim and Faith have built something special,” he said. “You can tell their love’s not about fame or the spotlight — it’s about respect, patience, and growing together. That’s what I want my marriage to be like.”

Since marrying Nicole Hocking Combs in 2020, Luke and his wife have looked to McGraw and Hill as role models for balancing love, family, and the demands of fame. “They’ve been through it all,” Combs added. “They still look at each other like they’re on their first date — that’s inspiring.”

Beyond admiration, Combs shared his own approach to nurturing a strong marriage amidst a busy touring schedule and the pressures of stardom. “The secret? We don’t stop choosing each other,” he said. “No matter how busy life gets, I make sure to call her, check in, tell her I love her. And when I’m home, I’m home. No phone, no distractions — just us and our little family.”

Fans of Combs have long appreciated the genuine connection he shares with Nicole, often reflected in his music. Songs like “Forever After All” and “Love You Anyway” serve as heartfelt tributes to their enduring love and devotion.

Combs also revealed how becoming a husband and father has shifted his perspective on success. “At the end of the day, I don’t care about awards or charts,” he explained. “If my wife’s proud of me and my boys are happy, that’s what matters.”

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, married since 1996, have attributed their nearly three decades together to communication, laughter, and faith—a formula that Luke and Nicole seem to embrace naturally.

“You can’t fake real love,” Combs concluded with a smile. “If you want it to last, you’ve got to show up for it every day. That’s what Tim and Faith do — and that’s what we’re trying to do, too.”

With sincerity that matches his songwriting, Luke Combs reminds us that the greatest country love stories aren’t just sung — they’re lived every day.