How US megastar Luke Combs helped Britain fall in love with country music
"I just think country music is a place that everybody can go and enjoy," says Grammy-nominated singer Combs
US country star Luke Combs has spoken exclusively to BBC News about why country music is having its moment, how his British fans are different - and the thrill of bringing Nashville to London.
"There's a lot of hype going on. They've never done anything like this before. Playing at the Royal Albert Hall is a bucket list for me, and to play the Opry at the Royal Albert Hall will be insane. It's like two epic things combined into one."
Stars including Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton have all performed on its iconic stage.
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