Luke Combs celebrated Labor Day weekend by doling out refunds left and right to concertgoers.
On Friday, the country artist shared a heartwarming moment onstage with a couple of young fans who stacked firewood in order to afford tickets to his show at the Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine. Combs spoke to the children in the crowd after spotting their sign, which said they piled five cords of lumber to pay for the concert and that one of them had just turned 12.
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After asking the kids how much they paid for their tickets, which cost $100 apiece, Combs reached into his pocket and pulled out $140.
"Pay yourselves back this much, and I'll get you some more," Combs said while handing them the cash. "I'll finish paying you back."
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The country singer announced his Middle of Somewhere Tour in April and revealed that he was keeping the tickets at pre-pandemic prices, despite the rising costs of putting on a show. Addressing his decision in an interview with Billboard, Combs explained that he wanted to take on the financial burden of touring so his fans didn't have to. "It's going to cost me a lot, but all I wanted to do is make a living doing music. And I make enough money to not have to worry about anything and be really comfortable, so I never wanna get greedy.”
The "When It Rains It Pours" hit-maker also promised to get the youngsters "a bunch of shirts and stuff" in addition to personally greeting them after the show. Before moving on to his next song, he gave each of them a fist-bump and an autograph.
Combs' generosity continued into his second Bangor show Saturday night. Video footage from that concert shows the Grammy-nominated musician apologizing to attendees and vowing to refund their money because he was experiencing vocal issues.
"A few hours ago, I realized that I was not gonna be able to sing as good as I normally do," Combs explained to the audience, adding that his voice was not the caliber it "should be for you guys having to pay for it."
"We're gonna put on the best free show we can put on," the "Beautiful Crazy" singer continued.
"I want you guys to know how upset I am to have to tell you that tonight. But all I want you to know is that we're gonna do the very damn best we can. I'm gonna give you everything I have. I'm so sorry."
That same evening, pop musician the Weeknd abruptly ended his concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and vowed to refund attendees after losing his voice just three songs into his set.
"I'm going to make sure everyone is good, you'll get your money back," he told the crowd. "I'll do a show real soon for you guys."
Photos: Luke Combs' career highlights so far
FILE - In this June 7, 2017 file photo, Luke Combs arrives at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Combs took to social media to express his sadness after the mass shooting Sunday, Oct. 1, in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. He performed earlier in the evening. (Photo by Sanford Myers/Invision/AP, File)
Artist Luke Combs poses on the red carpet of the "American Currents: The Music of 2017" exhibit opening at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
Artist Luke Combs performs on the Bud Light Stage at Beale Street Music Festival on Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Memphis, Tenn. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
American country singer, Luke Combs performs at the Xfinity Center, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Mansfield, Mass., as the opener for Jason Aldean's "High Noon Neon Tour". (Photo by Robert E. Klein/Invision/AP)
Artist Luke Combs performs at the 2018 CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium on Friday, June 8, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
FILE - In this April 15, 2018 file photo, Luke Combs arrives at the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. A year after his major label debut, which spawned three top country radio hits including the multiplatinum No. 1 “Hurricane,” Combs’ unassuming appeal has given him mainstream success at a breakneck pace. His debut album is the most streamed country album of the year. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Nicole Hocking, left, and Luke Combs arrive at the 52nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Luke Bryan, from left, Luke Combs and Chris Janson perform "What Makes You Country" at the 52nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Musician Luke Combs poses in the press room with the new artist of the year award at the 52nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Kane Brown, from left, Meghan Trainor and Luke Combs present the award for best country album at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Luke Combs, left, and Nicole Hocking arrive at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers)
Leon Bridges, left, and Luke Combs accept the award for CMT performance of the year for "Beautiful Crazy" at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Luke Combs speaks at "Luke Combs Joins the Grand Ole Opry Family," at Grand Ole Opry, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP)
Vince Gill, left, and Joe Diffie, right, welcome Luke Combs to the Grand Ole Opry at "Luke Combs Joins the Grand Ole Opry Family," Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP)
Country singer Luke Combs, left, performs alongside Sheryl Crow at the All for the Hall Benefit at The Novo, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Los Angeles. The event was a fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Luke Combs arrives at 67th Annual BMI Country Awards ceremony at BMI Music Row offices on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP)
Singer-songwriter Luke Combs speaks in the press room after winning awards for male vocalist of the year and song of the year at the 53rd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Luke Combs, right, and Nicole Hocking arrive at the 53rd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Luke Combs performs before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
