We now know all of the artists performing for the televised CMA Fest TV special, CMA Fest Presented by SoFi. The three-hour show, airing on June 26 on ABC, will be hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde. Johnson will perform both “The Fall” and “She Hurts Like Tequila,” the latter a collaboration with Carín León. McBryde will perform…
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Cody Johnson is once again showing off his patriotism. At a recent concert in Michigan, the Texan praised those in the military, law enforcement, first responders and more, before urging his fans to embrace unity instead of division, as the crowd began chanting “USA.” “In the last five years, me being an adult, a dad, a husband, a business…
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Wade Bowen has a new song out with one of country music’s biggest hitmakers. The Texan just dropped a new version of “Hidin Behind This Microphone,” featuring Cody Johnson. Bowen originally included the song on his latest album, Flyin. “I’ve loved this song so much from the moment we wrote it,” Bowen says. “And it took us a long…
Cody Johnson is so excited about his inaugural role as a host of the three-hour CMA Fest TV special. For Johnson, the chance to show the world the power of country music is important for the genre’s future, and for him as an artist. “This is not just a festival that there are a certain, select few acts,” Johnson…
Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde are teaming up for an important event. The two will co-host the upcoming CMA Fest TV special, airing on June 26 on ABC, and streaming the next day on Hulu. In advance of the exciting news, the good friends shared a blooper reel of their many attempts to film a video announcing their new roles….
The first headliner for RODEOHOUSTON has been announced, and it’s Cody Johnson! Johnson will play a RODEOHOUSTON show, taking place on March 22, 2026. Johnson’s performance is a special concert-only event, taking place one day after RODEOHOUSTON ends. “Every performance at RODEOHOUSTON is a privilege,” Johnson says. “And as a rodeo man at heart, being asked to perform on…
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Cody Johnson surprised fans, and contestant Slater Nalley, by appearing on the American Idol finale. Carrie Underwood and Nalley were performing her and Johnson’s recent No. 1 hit, “I’m Gonna Love You,” when Johnson emerged on stage to surprise Nalley and finish singing the song with him. Slater made it into the Top 5 of American Idol, with Jamal Roberts…
Congratulations to Cody Johnson and his wife, Brandi! The couple are expecting their third child, and first son. “We’re having a little boy!” Johnson tells People. “We decided to make this our announcement to the world and our gender reveal as well.” Johnson loves being a girl dad, but admits he is looking forward to having a son. “My…
Cody Johnson is among the second most-nominated artists heading into the ACM Awards. Johnson is tied with Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson with seven nominations, trailing only Ella Langley, who has eight. Johnson has a total of 17 ACM Awards nominations throughout his career, although he has yet to win a trophy. The father of two says walking away a winner…
Cody Johnson and gospel singer CeCe Winans have a new duet, out now. The two have a new version of “Come Jesus Come,” a song Winans previously recorded. “Come Jesus Come” is on Winans’ 2024 More Than This album Winans spoke out about their duet on social media. “I’m so excited to share something truly special with you… the…
