Luke Combs & Wife Nicole Debut Her Baby Bump at the 2025 CMA Awards
Luke Combs and his wife Nicole lit up the CMA Awards red carpet on Wednesday night, proudly showcasing Nicole’s growing baby bump as they celebrated an exciting new chapter for their family.
Styled by Katy Robbins, Combs sported an Eric Adler custom suit, a Brackish pocket square, and M.L. Leddy’s boots, while Nicole stunned in a Carolina Herrera gown paired with Alexis Bittar jewelry, an Elizabeth Cole bracelet, an Alexander McQueen clutch, and Alaia heels. Together, they radiated classic elegance and glowing excitement.
Baby No. 3 On the Way — The Announcement That Melted Hearts
Back in late September, the couple announced they were expecting their third child with an adorable Instagram video.
The clip showed their sons — Tex Lawrence (3) and Beau Lee (2) — sitting with their backs to the camera as Nicole held out the ultrasound. The boys threw their hands in the air, celebrating their soon-to-arrive sibling. A follow-up video showed the whole family holding hands, walking away together, with a close-up shot of the ultrasound.
Their caption read:
“Third time’s a charm! ✨ Baby #3 coming this winter 🤍”
Fans immediately began wondering if the couple was hoping for a girl, but Nicole later clarified in an Instagram Q&A that they’d be thrilled with “any and all lil nuggets.”
She also revealed they won’t learn the baby’s gender until delivery.
Luke & Nicole: A Country Love Story
Long before marriage and babies, both Luke and Nicole worked in the music industry. Nicole worked at BMI, while Luke was chasing his artist dreams. They first crossed paths at the 2016 Key West Songwriters Festival, where Nicole was hosting and Luke was performing.
They started dating shortly afterward and married on August 1, 2020.
Their family grew quickly:
Tex Lawrence – born June 19, 2022
Beau Lee – born August 15, 2023
Baby No. 3 – arriving winter 2025/2026
A Big Night for Combs at the CMA Awards
As the soon-to-be father of three, Luke Combs enjoyed a star-studded date night with Nicole at Bridgestone Arena. He went into the evening with nominations for:
Entertainer of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Single of the Year (“Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma”)
He also opened the show with a fiery performance of his new single “Back In The Saddle.”
A Stacked CMA Awards Ceremony
Hosted by Lainey Wilson, the 59th Annual CMA Awards delivered a powerhouse lineup of performances from:
Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Stephen Wilson Jr., Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and Chris Stapleton.
The night also featured collaborative performances from:
Luke Combs & BigXthaPlug
Shaboozey & Stephen Wilson Jr.
Chris Stapleton & Miranda Lambert
Presenters included stars from both music and Hollywood, such as Lady A, Jessica Capshaw, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jordan Davis, Elizabeth Hurley, Steve Martin, LeAnn Rimes, Gretchen Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, and more.
The full show is available for next-day streaming on Hulu.