For weeks, fans have been talking about a secret. Country star Cody Johnson had been teasing something special. He shared a short clip from a recording studio. In the clip, Cody walks into a dark booth to record a song. You can hear a beautiful acoustic guitar playing softly in the background.
The background music sounds like a country tune, which is precisely the genre fans want from him. They had been waiting for a studio version of one specific song for years. The way he was standing there, headphones on, made everyone wonder: Was he finally recording the song they had been asking for? Is it Travelin’ Soldier?
Friday.
Fans were quick to guess the song. One fan wrote, “Finallllyyyyy,” and another said, “This is the best day of my life.” Many people kept naming the song they hoped to hear: “TRAVELING SOLDIER?!?! THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST BDAY EVER!!!” The comments showed tremendous excitement for the Friday release.
The simple caption “Friday” on Cody’s reel was a big hint. It meant the long-awaited song was coming out at the end of the week. That acoustic-driven country sound in the studio background was indeed “Travelin’ Soldier.” This song is about a soldier and his girlfriend who write letters to each other during wartime.
Cody Johnson – Travelin’ Soldier (Studio Visualizer
“Travelin’ Soldier” is not a new song by Cody Johnson. It was first a hit for The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks) in 2002. However, Cody’s acoustic cover from a 2020 live stream garnered over 58 million views, prompting fans to demand an official release. Cody’s new studio version not only honors military families and Veteran Day, but also his fans’ long-standing request.
Cody Johnson’s voice brings genuine, honest emotion to every song he sings. He connects with listeners by telling stories that feel true and close to the heart. Follow Cody Johnson on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep up with his journey and see what story he tells next.