Luke Combs and Carly Pearce listed in next year's Forbes' 30 under 30: Music
They were chosen by a panel
Last updated 11th May 2021
Throughout the year, Forbes release a variety of lists and the latest one to be released is their 30 under 30. This time, in the music category of Forbes' 30 under 30, country music stars Luke Combs and Carly Pearce have been featured in the list alongside singers and musicians for many other genres.
According to Forbes, Luke Combs is, 'One of the most bankable young stars in the music business, Combs grosses a quarter million dollars per tour stop on average.'
At 29-years-old, Luke's singles from his debut album have all reached the top spot in the Billboard's Country Airplay chart, and his follow-up album, 'What You See Is What You Get' has also seen the top of the charts.
Luke will also be back here in the UK to headline the amazing Country 2 Country festival next year. Luke, along with the other headliners were announced earlier this year, and the festival has just announce who will be taking to the Spotlight Stage, including Mitchell Tenpenny, Gabby Barrett and Twinnie.
Meanwhile, Carly Pearce, who is 29-years-old, also made the list. Carly left school at the age of 16 to concentrate on a five-night-per-week gig at Dollywood. She has also toured with massive names in country music, Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts and Lady Antebellum, as well as collaborated with Luke Combs.
'Old Town Road' singer Lil Nas X was also listed in Forbes 30 under 30, which adds to the number of accolades he's received, including nominations at the GRAMMYs 2020. His song is up for record and music video of the year, with his album '7' also up for album of the year.
This year's Forbes' 30 under 30 was compiled by a set of judges including, British rapper 21 Savage, Adriana Arce, who has made her career in the business side of music, dance duo The Chainsmokers and singer-songwriter Mickey Shiloh.
In other country music news, Carly Pearce recently shared a cute photo on Thanksgiving when she and her husband decided to let an elderly man join them for the special meal. Aww!