Luke Combs has once again proven his genre-defying appeal with “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma,” the stormy anthem from the Twisters soundtrack that’s drawing in listeners far beyond country music circles. Already a three-time Grammy nominee and two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Combs continues to solidify his place as one of the most unstoppable forces in music today.
Following the massive success of his Fast Car cover, which introduced him to a whole new audience, “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” is expanding his reach even further. With its thunderous guitar riffs and high-stakes energy, the song captures the thrill and danger of storm chasing, making it the perfect fit for the blockbuster film. The fact that it’s the lead single from the Twisters soundtrack has only amplified its impact.
Even those who usually steer clear of country music are taking notice. As one Reddit user shared, “My brother is the typical hip 16-year-old who always rags on me for loving country. He saw Twisters and now is obsessed with this song.”
Combs debuted the track live at the CMA Awards in November 2024, delivering a performance that had the audience in awe. One concertgoer wrote, “It’s amazing. I wanted to faint hearing it live. He’s so damn good.” YouTube comments echoed the sentiment, with fans calling it “breathtaking” and “one of his best performances yet.” One fan even joked, “Luke doesn’t need autotune—autotune needs him.”
Interestingly, Combs and co-writers Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton wrote the song without ever seeing the Twisters film footage. Instead, they worked from the filmmakers’ vision, drawing inspiration from the tension and adrenaline of storm chasing. Combs described the song as “sort of abstract, lyrically speaking,” with lines that capture the thrill of the chase and the fear that comes with it:
“Scared of nothing and I’m scared to death, I can’t breathe and I catch my breath.
I keep running, but I’m standing still, pray for peace, but I need the thrill.”
That contrast, Combs says, is one of his favorite aspects of the song—it reflects the tension between fear and excitement, survival and obsession. Just like Fast Car before it, “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” is proving that Luke Combs can keep it country while pulling in fans from every corner of the music world.
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