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Cody Johnson is a Texas country singer and former rodeo bull rider who grew up in a tiny community on the Trinity River. His song "'Til You Can't" won CMA Single of the Year in 2022. He was named CMA Male Vocalist of the Year in 2025.

Hometown
Huntsville, Texas
CMA Male Vocalist of the Year
2025

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Kid Rock Felt Called to Record His First Christian Album and He Went All In on Jesus

Kid Rock said he felt called to record Halfway 2 Jesus, his first faith album. The lead single is dedicated to his keyboard player and a fan with a brain tumor.

Gretchen Wilson Is Re-Recording Her Debut Album as Duets with Tanya Tucker, Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, and Ella Langley

Gretchen Wilson is re-recording "Here for the Party" as a duets album with Tanya Tucker, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, and Ella Langley.

Cody Johnson and Brandon Lake’s “When A Cowboy Prays” Is a Stirring Mix of Country Roots and Spiritual Fire

Cody Johnson and Brandon Lake join forces on "When A Cowboy Prays," delivering a powerful blend of country storytelling and heartfelt faith in a duet that hits hard.

Cody Johnson Recalls Being So Broke at Christmas He Couldn’t Afford Ramen and Then a Miracle Showed Up in the Mail

Cody Johnson remembers the Christmas he was so broke he gave away his last twenty dollars, then came home to a miracle waiting in the mailbox.

Cody Johnson’s “Travelin’ Soldier” Just Became the Highest-Charting Song of His Career

Cody Johnson's emotional cover of "Travelin' Soldier" just became the highest-charting song of his career, proving real country music still hits hard and true.

Cody Johnson Says He’s Disappointed Not to Be Performing at the 2025 CMA Awards

Cody Johnson bows out of performing at the 2025 CMA Awards to prioritize his health and stay true to his fans, proving real country still knows how to walk the walk.

Is Cody Johnson Finally Dropping His Heartbreaking Cover of “Travelin’ Soldier” After All These Years?

Cody Johnson just hinted that his long-awaited cover of "Travelin' Soldier" might finally be released, and fans are more than ready for the heartbreak to hit again.

Gretchen Wilson Says Her First Clash With Cody Johnson Was Rough but He’s Now One of Her Favorites

Gretchen Wilson says her first show with Cody Johnson ended in a fight over stage space. Years later, she calls him one of her favorite artists in country music.

George Strait Will Headline Massive One-Night Death Valley Show With Cody Johnson in 2026

George Strait will return to Clemson's Death Valley for a one-night-only 2026 show with Cody Johnson and Wyatt Flores, marking his first concert there in 27 years.

Cody Johnson Cancels the Rest of His 2025 Performances After Announcing He’ll Be Undergoing Surgery

Cody Johnson cancels all 2025 tour dates after suffering a burst eardrum that requires surgery, assuring fans he will recover and return to the stage stronger than ever.

Cody Johnson Scores His First CMA Entertainer of the Year Nod and Proves Hard Work Pays Off

Cody Johnson earns his first CMA Entertainer of the Year nomination with four total nods, proving nearly two decades of hard work and tradition finally paid off.

Luke Bryan Honors Cody Johnson With a Moving Performance of “‘Til You Can’t” at the ACM Honors

Luke Bryan honored Cody Johnson at the ACM Honors with a powerful cover of "' Til You Can't," celebrating CoJo's grit, heart, and true country spirit.

Kelly Clarkson’s Cody Johnson Cover Reminded Folks What Country’s Supposed to Feel Like

Kelly Clarkson delivers a raw, soulful take on Cody Johnson's "When It Comes To You" that proves she's got country grit in her bones and something real to say.

Cody Johnson Blasts Anti-Trump Protests and His Crowd Responds With a “God Bless America” Sing-Along

Cody Johnson paused his show to slam nationwide protests, leading 25,000 fans in a powerful "God Bless America" sing-along that shook the Illinois night.

Happy 38th Birthday to Cody Johnson Whose Voice Took Country Back to Its Roots

Cody Johnson turns 38 and proves you don't need to sell out to lead country music. From rodeo grit to CMA wins, he's still doing it his way—boots on, head high.

Cody Johnson’s Acoustic “Travelin’ Soldier” Cover Feels Like A Funeral You Weren’t Ready For

Cody Johnson's acoustic take on "Travelin' Soldier" is pure heartbreak wrapped in steel and silence, a stripped-down performance too powerful for the streaming charts.

Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson’s Duet of “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” Is Straight-Up Country Gold

Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson's duet of "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" proves real country still kicks harder than anything on the radio.

Cody Johnson’s “Dirt Cheap” Wins Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Cody Johnson's "Dirt Cheap" wins Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, with emotional remarks from songwriter Josh Phillips marking a standout moment of the night.

Cody Johnson Reveals He and Wife Brandi Are Expecting a Baby Boy on the CMA Red Carpet

Cody Johnson reveals he and wife Brandi are expecting a baby boy during ACM Awards week, adding a personal milestone to a career moment marked by seven nominations.

Cody Johnson Pays Tribute to Brooks and Dunn With Powerful “Red Dirt Road” Cover at ACM Gala

Cody Johnson's powerful tribute to Brooks & Dunn, "Red Dirt Road," at the ACM Gala proved that some songs and artists never go out of style.

2025 ACM Performer Lineup Grows With Alan Jackson, Cody Johnson, and Wynonna Judd

The 2025 ACM Awards added Alan Jackson, Cody Johnson, and Wynonna Judd to its performer lineup.

The 2025 AMAs Nominated Beyoncé for Country and Snubbed Cody Johnson and Miranda Lambert

Beyoncé scored two AMA country nominations for an album she says isn't country, while Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, and Zach Top were snubbed entirely.

Cody Johnson’s Acoustic Performance of “His Name Is Jesus” Is Pure, Unfiltered Faith

Cody Johnson's acoustic performance of His Name Is Jesus is a powerful display of faith and authenticity. Watch as he delivers this heartfelt song with raw conviction.

Cody Johnson Didn’t Sell Out To Nashville’s Music Machine And It Paid Off

Cody Johnson refused to change his sound or image for Nashville executives, which paid off. His success proves real country music still has a place at the table.

Cody Johnson Shares How He Learned to Be Romantic With His Wife Brandi

Cody Johnson shares how he learned to be romantic with his wife, Brandi, after 15 years of marriage and why the simplest gestures mean the most.

Cody Johnson’s “Dirt Cheap” Is a Song That Knows What Really Matters

The meaning behind Cody Johnson’s “Dirt Cheap” shows that land and memories are worth far more than money. It’s a heartfelt look at life’s true value.

Boots and Hearts Music Festival 2024: What You Need To Know

Canada’s biggest country music celebration, Boots and Hearts Music Festival 2024 will be held from August 8 to 11 at Burl’s Creek in Barrie, Ontario.

Big Valley Jamboree 2024: What You Need To Know

Big Valley Jamboree 2024 will once again take over Camrose, Alberta, into a small city of country music this coming August 1-4. Don’t miss it.

Windy City Smokeout 2024: What You Need To Know

Windy City Smokeout 2024 is gearing up for a superstar-packed year, so go and reserve July 11-14 and book your flight to Chicago, Illinois, now!

Country Concert 2024: What You Need To Know

Country Concert 2024 is here and they’re going to rock Fort Laramie, Ohio, from July 11-13. So mark your calendars and pack your bags. 

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