Cody Johnson hears it all the time, and it hits him like a weight every single show. A kid runs up wide-eyed and says they want to be just like him one day. Some stars smile and accept it, but Cody takes that kind of admiration seriously every time it happens.
In a new conversation with Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul, he makes his line clear. He tells young fans that the stage is not proof he is built differently than them. He looks them straight in the eye and says, “Dude, I’m just as messed up as a lot of people. I’m human too.”
Then he pushes harder, so the lesson sticks and the hero worship fades fast.
He is not trying to be a TikTok idol, and he is not selling a perfect cowboy costume. What he really wants them chasing is not fame, but the values behind the songs. Work ethic that shows up on hard days, and respect that stays when nobody is watching.
Reality that includes mistakes, humility, and the choice to keep trying when it feels easier to quit. He even admits he is still working to be a better man and get closer to God.
Cody Johnson Shares The Inspiration Behind His Son’s Name | CMA Awards Backstage
Cody Johnson’s point is simple: do not fall in love with the spotlight, because the real story is the person standing inside it. That is exactly why “Human” hits so hard right after his advice to kids. The video backs up every word by showing his real life, not just the stage.
Cody Johnson – Human (Official Music Video)
In another conversation with the same host, Evan Paul, he shares the story that reshaped his mindset for good. He explains a terrifying private plane incident where the pilot signaled they were going down, and in that split second, all he could think about was his wife and kids, and everything left unsaid. That is the heartbeat behind “‘Til You Can’t,” and it makes his advice to young fans feel even heavier.