It\u2019s important for kids to learn the value of a dollar at a young age. When kids want something, it can be rewarding for them to work for it rather than get their parents to pay.\u00a0Recently, when two young kids wanted to see their favorite country artist in concert, they worked hard to pay for the tickets themselves \u2014 and it paid off big time when they got a special shout-out from the star himself.<\/p>\n
Luke Combs is one of today\u2019s biggest country stars. He is known for hit singles like \u201cWhen It Rains It Pours,\u201d \u201cBeautiful Crazy\u201d and \u201cBeer Never Broke My Heart.\u201d\u00a0So when the singer was coming to Bangor, Maine for a concert, 12-year-old fan Bo Fenderson and his friend Tanner knew they had to be there.\u00a0But concert tickets aren\u2019t cheap. \u201cThe concert was brought up and it was an immediate, yes,\u201d Bo\u2019s mom Desiree told TV5<\/a>.<\/strong> \u201cBut, the tickets were pricey.\u201d\u00a0So, the parents made the boys a deal: they could go if they could pay for the tickets themselves. The determined kids quickly got to work, landing a gig stacking wood.\u00a0After earning $100 each, the boys were on their way to see Luke Combs in concert. Scoring premium seats not far from the stage, they made sure everyone knew how hard they worked to get there, holding up a sign telling their story.<\/p>\n \u201cWe made $100 bucks stacking 5 cords of wood, bought two Luke Combs tickets<\/em>,\u201d their poster read. \u201cMan, he sounds good. Our Dads swore it was a waste of time, oh but they were wrong. Today\u2019s my 12th birthday, oh Lord when it rains it pours<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0The sign got the attention of Luke Combs himself, who stopped in the middle of his set to give the kids a special shout-out.\u00a0Stopping to speak to the boys, he was amazed they had earned so much money on their own \u2014 and decided to do something extraordinary.\u00a0He reached into his pocket, pulled out $140 cash, and gave it to them, reimbursing them. \u201cI only got $140 right here. Y\u2019all want that, pay yourselves back. I\u2019ll get you some more,\u201d Combs says.<\/p>\n Video shows Combs also signing the boys\u2019 hats, and offering to get them some \u201cshirts and stuff\u201d after the show.\u00a0\u201cHe came towards us and we were able to meet with him. I thought it was really cool,\u201d Bo told TV5.\u00a0The country artist later met up with the boys and their families backstage, and took a photo with the kids. Their parents were moved to see the country star go out of his way to make their night even more speical.\u00a0\u201cHe\u2019s a great role model to take the time and do that, and really acknowledge what they did,\u201d Desiree told TV5. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just Luke, it was the rest of the staff too that made it happen and made it a point to come find us and the boys and fulfill that promise that he made to them.\u201d<\/p>\n Not only did these kids get to experience a concert they\u2019ll never forget, but they learned the importance of hard work.\u00a0\u201cThe two most important things in life are hard work and kindness,\u201d Bo said\u00a0\u201cHard work pays off,\u201d Tanner added.\u00a0Luke Combs has been building a reputation as being very generous with his concert-going fans: he recently made headlines after refunding the audience for a concert because his voice wasn\u2019t up to par, even though he performed the entire show.<\/p>\n