Luke Combs made headlines last week when he declared that Kentucky produces the best country music in America. As a proud North Carolina native, Luke admitted he wanted to give his home state the crown, but the talent coming out of the Bluegrass State was just too strong to ignore.
And honestly, with Chris Stapleton leading the charge, it’s a pretty solid case.
Combs also gave a nod to other country music powerhouses, like Texas, home to George Strait, and Tennessee, with stars like Kenny Chesney and Morgan Wallen holding it down.
Meanwhile, Whiskey Riff ranked the top five states for country music based on star power. Here’s how they stacked up:
