Country singer Luke Combs will no longer perform at EA Sports' Madden Bowl concert. "Update: Luke has to hold it down at home with a new one on the way," a Thursday, February 5, statement on EA Sports' official Instagram reads. "All love for Luke and his family - and we can't wait to put on an unforgettable #MaddenBowl with @zachlanebryan leading an incredible night of music and football for the fans." Combs, 35, was scheduled to perform at the pre-Super Bowl concert on Friday, February 6, alongside the likes of Zach Bryan, Teddy Swims, Stephen Wilson Jr., Gavin Adcock and LARussell. "[Carolina] Panthers football has been a staple in my life since I was a kid, so playing Madden has been something I've always done - still do to this day on tour," Combs said in a statement at the time. "Getting the invite from EA Sports to be a part of the Madden Bowl at the biggest football game in the world - the Super Bowl, was a no-brainer. I can't wait and I'm still holding out hope my Panthers will be there too." Country Singer Luke Combs and Wife Nicole's Sweetest Family Moments The 2026 Super Bowl will be played between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks days after Madden Bowl on Sunday, February 8. Combs has since broken his silence on his abrupt departure from the concert lineup. "So sorry to miss y'all at Madden Bowl, but family always comes first," Combs wrote via his Instagram Stories on Thursday. "Have a great time." Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Luke and his wife, Nicole Combs, share sons Tex, 3, and Beau, 2, and are currently expecting baby No. 3. "Third time's a charm," Nicole, 33, wrote via Instagram in September 2025, announcing her pregnancy. "Baby #3 coming this winter 🤍." Luke and Nicole have been together since 2014, tying the knot six years later in 2020. They expanded their family with Tex and Beau in 2022 and 2023, respectively. "Honestly, my favorite moments this summer were getting to spend some quiet time with my family," Luke exclusively told Us Weekly in August 2025 of his family life. "Taking the boys fishing, watching their faces light up. It doesn't get any better." Luke Combs Describes His 'Normal' 2-Bedroom House for Wife and 2 Kids While Luke enjoys spending time to "just be dad for a bit," he balances parenthood duties with making music. "My biggest hope is that the songs I play hit people in a real place," he told Us. "Whether they're singing at the top of their lungs to a song that reminds them of a good time, or getting a little emotional over a track that tells a piece of their own story, I just want people to feel connected." He continued, "My shows are about letting loose, forgetting your troubles and just being a part of something bigger for a night, hopefully with a Miller Lite in hand." According to Luke, his new songs are "the beginning of a new chapter." "I've been writing a ton and can't wait to share what's next," he teased, also referring to his "Back in the Saddle" single. "Back In The Saddle' says it all - it's about picking back up where you left off, with even more fire than before."