For years, Cody Johnson fans have said he deserves to stand beside the greats. At the 59th CMA Awards, the room finally agreed. Seeing his name called as Male Vocalist of the Year was not just a win for him, it was a win for every person who has blasted his songs on long drives and late nights.
This CMA Awards win is pure, peer reviewed respect. Artists, writers, and musicians voted and decided that voice is the one. The one that cuts through the noise. The one that carries real stories about work, faith, family, and holding on when life gets rough.
While he heals from his burst eardrum and spends time at home with Brandi and the kids, the next album is already “pretty much done.”
In 2026, he will be back on the road, back in the studio, and back on stage with a record that includes new songs with Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne. The guy who just took home Male Vocalist of the Year is about to drop his biggest chapter yet.
Cody Johnson brought out surprise guest Luke Combs
His powerful duet with Carrie Underwood from the Leather Deluxe era captures the big, open-hearted sound that turned industry heads in the first place. The cinematic video, with its wide western landscapes and intimate close-ups, matches the way he sings about commitment, loyalty, and staying when it gets hard.
Cody Johnson – I’m Gonna Love You (with Carrie Underwood) [Official Music Video]
After years of grinding, opening slots, and long miles on the road, his name is called as Male Vocalist of the Year at the CMA Awards. You can see the shock, the relief, and the pride all hit at once as he walks to the stage. He thanks Brandi, the kids, the band, and the fans who never let go. It is country music’s inner circle saying, “You belong at the very top,” and it explains why the next chapter feels bigger than ever.