Rethink Some Things

"Rethink Some Things"
Single by Luke Combs
from the album The Way I Am
ReleasedJuly 13, 2026
GenreCountry
Length2:45
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Luke Combs singles chronology
"Be by You"
(2026)		 "Rethink Some Things"
(2026)

"Rethink Some Things" is a song by American country music singer Luke Combs. It was released on July 13, 2026 as the fifth single from his sixth studio album, The Way I Am. Combs co-wrote the song alongside Jacob Davis, Dan Isbell, and Reid Isbell and co-produced the song alongside Jonathan Singleton and Chip Matthews.

Background

Combs teased the track in January 2026 alongside future promotional single "Be By You". Whiskey Riff called the song a "super sultry, groovy, and almost Motown-esque song that finds him torn between his head and his heart."

Holler described the song as "steamy and sensual".

Critical reception

Melinda Newman and Jessica Nicholson of Billboard ranked the song as the tenth-best song from the album.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.

Musicians

  • Luke Combs – lead vocals
  • Todd Lombardo – acoustic guitar
  • Chip Matthews – background vocals, percussion, electric guitar, baritone guitar
  • Jonathan Singleton – background vocals, electric guitar
  • Rob McNelley – baritone guitar, electric guitar
  • Steve Mackey – bass
  • Jerry Roe – drums, percussion
  • Jim "Moose" Brown – organ, piano
  • Sol Philcox-Littlefield – electric guitar
  • Todd Lombardo – acoustic guitar
  • Dave Cohen – organ, piano

Technical

  • Luke Combs – production
  • Chip Matthews – production, editing, mixing, additional engineer
  • Jonathan Singleton – production
  • Chris Vanoverberghe – assistant recording
  • Michael Proctor – editing
  • Steve Blackmon – editing, recording
  • Benny Quinn – mastering

Charts

Chart performance for "Rethink Some Things"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)39
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)39
Canada Country (Billboard)5
Global 200 (Billboard)168
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 5
UK Singles (Official Charts)71
US Billboard Hot 10029
US Country Airplay (Billboard)5
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)10

Certifications

Certifications for "Rethink Some Things"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ "U.S. Radio Updater (@USRadioUpdater) on X". X (formerly Twitter). 2026-07-13. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  2. ↑ Young, Casey (January 26, 2026). "Luke Combs Is Ready To "Rethink Some Things" In Sultry New Song From Forthcoming Album, 'The Way I Am'". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ Mower, Maxim (March 20, 2026). "'Rethink Some Things' by Luke Combs – Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ Newman, Melinda; Nicholson, Jessica (March 20, 2026). "Luke Combs' 'The Way I Am': All 22 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "I Ain't No Cowboy / Luke Combs / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Luke Combs Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Luke Combs Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Luke Combs Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Luke Combs Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 2/4/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Luke Combs Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Luke Combs Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Luke Combs Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Luke Combs – Rethink Some Things". Music Canada. Retrieved June 9, 2026.