Forever After All
A tender midtempo love song that broke streaming records and topped the country charts in late 2020.
Forever After All is a song by American country music singer Luke Combs, released on October 23, 2020. It served as part of What You See Ain't Always What You Get, the deluxe edition of his second studio album, What You See Is What You Get. Following its release, the track broke streaming records for a country song on both Apple Music and Spotify. Commercially, it debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 behind Ariana Grande's "Positions" and secured the number one spot on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week ending November 7, 2020. Along with his cover of "Fast Car", this single stands as Combs' highest-charting song to date on the Hot 100.
- Artist
- Luke Combs
- Release Date
- October 23, 2020
- Album Source
- What You See Ain't Always What You Get (Deluxe Edition of What You See Is What Y
- Hot Country Songs Peak
- Number One (Week ending November 7, 2020)
- Billboard Hot 100 Debut
- Number Two
- Country Airplay Peak Date
- June 5, 2021
- Streaming Records
- Biggest first day streams for a country song on Apple Music; Most first day stre
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
The song originated in January 2019, marking the first time Combs wrote after moving into his house in Tennessee with his wife, Nicole. He co-wrote the track with frequent collaborators Rob Williford and Drew Parker, noting that it was "easier to open up with guys that you've written with a lot." Combs initially held back the song for a long time, only previewing it on TikTok on August 27, 2020, before sharing lyrics on Instagram. He recalled that once teased, the reaction was "really awesome" and exceeded expectations. The track continues the theme of love dedicated to his wife found in "Beautiful Crazy" and "Better Together," which he married in August 2020. Combs stated that his wife's impact on his life weighed heavily on these songs, moving them beyond generic love songs.
In Their Own Story
On the day of its release, October 23, 2020, Combs performed "Forever After All" alongside other deluxe album tracks during a Facebook Live event. Accompanied by a full band, this performance benefited the MusiCares foundation. The song itself is a midtempo country love song described as "tender" and "romantic." In it, Combs harmonizes about his wife's unique attributes, contrasting their enduring connection against material things. The ballad reflects on how love lasts forever even through death. Its release triggered immediate commercial success; it set the record for the biggest first-day streams for a country song on Apple Music, reaching number one on that platform's global chart. It also earned the most first-day streams for a country song by a solo artist on Spotify.
Reader's Guide
Fans seeking to understand the song's trajectory should note its unique chart history and writing context. The track debuted at number two on the Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Country Songs chart. Its longevity is highlighted by reaching number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated June 5, 2021. This achievement made Combs the second artist to score six number-one singles from a single album, tying Luke Bryan for that record. The songwriting process was intimate, born in January 2019 within his new Tennessee home with collaborators Williford and Parker. Unlike many hits rushed to market, Combs admitted they were "trying to hold [the song] back for a long time," only releasing it after positive reactions on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Did You Know?
- The song was the first Luke Combs wrote after moving into his house in Tennessee with his wife, Nicole.
- Combs co-wrote the track with Rob Williford and Drew Parker because he found it easier to open up with frequent collaborators.
- It broke streaming records for a country song on both Apple Music and Spotify upon release.
- The performance on Facebook Live to celebrate the release benefited the MusiCares foundation.
- Reaching number one on Country Airplay in June 2021 tied Luke Bryan's record for the most number-one singles from a single album.
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