The DIRT - 12/11

LUKE COMBS: He's Just a "Regular Guy"

Luke Combs seems to have come out of nowhere -- and he could be as surprised as anyone.

Last year, he watched the CMA Awards from his couch. This year, he attended as a nominee with two hits under his belt. So, what makes Luke so successful? He tells People, “I think that I’m just a regular guy. I think people can really relate to that. I’m very non-threatening. And I don’t mean that in a disarming way. I mean that in a way that says, ‘Hey, that could be my buddy that I hung out with in high school.'”

He's on his Don't Tempt Me With a Good Time tour, which wraps for the year in his hometown of Ashville, North Carolina on Saturday. 

SUGARLAND: New Single December 21st

Sugarland will make their return with their first single in five years. "Still the Same" will be released digitally on December 21st. 

Jennifer Nettles says, “We are thrilled for fans to hear our new music, especially this new single. The title of the song is so meaningful to us as we want fans to know, we are still the same, we are still the same Sugarland they’ve known and loved."

Jennifer and Kristian Bush will perform on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest from New York City’s Times Square on December 31st. 

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE: Opening a Creative Compound in Nashville

Florida Georgia Line have a new entrepreneurial endeavor in the works.  

It's a creative compound in Nashville that will house the Tribe Kelley clothing line, their publishing company Tree Vibez Music, and Meet and Greet, which is an event space. 

Tyler Hubbard says, “We're so excited to build and create a space for professionals to feel inspired and creative. We hope to bring something new and innovative to Nashville.”

The compound will be located in the Hillsboro Village neighborhood of Nashville. 

ZAC BROWN BAND: Raises Big Bucks for Camp Southern Ground

Zac Brown Band raised more than $1.7 million for his Camp Southern Ground during his second annual Evening to Remember fundraiser. 

Special guests included Chef Emeril Lagasse, who helped Zac Brown Band Executive Chef Rusty Hamlin with the dinner menu, and Avengers star Chris Hemsworth.

The band capped off the night with a performance. 

Camp Southern Ground is an inclusive camp in Georgia, which brings together typically developing children, children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning and attention issues, social or emotional challenges and those with family members serving in the military.