If you had to bet your last hundred dollars on a man, you would pick Cody Johnson. Most people do not know that he once chose a tank of gas over a hot meal just to get to his next show.
That kind of grit is why thousands of folks are currently scrambling to get tickets. He just added eight more stops to his 2026 tour because the demand is simply out of control. It is official that the ‘Leather Deluxe’ era has turned this former prison guard into a true heavyweight.
He is starting things off with two big nights in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 6. After a scary health battle with a ruptured eardrum that almost silenced his voice, this return is a miracle.
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Fans are calling this the “CoJo Nation” takeover. One viewer said that seeing him on the Stagecoach lineup alongside names like Post Malone proves he is the king. Another fan mentioned that they would travel across three states just to hear him hit one high note.
That same spirit of hard work leads right into his newest conversations about what it means to be authentic. While he is planning to hit cities like Tacoma and Knoxville, he is also looking back at the legends who paved his way. He remains a rancher at heart who knows the value of a dollar and a firm handshake.
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In a world full of fake sounds, he stays true to the ‘Cowboy Way. He recently sat down to talk about his love for the land and why he will never take his hat off for anyone. He even joked about wanting to beat George Strait’s record one day.
Cody Johnson keeps his promises and plays from the heart. His journey from the rodeo dirt to the bright lights of the CMA stage is a story we all need right now. His voice is a reminder that the old ways are still the best ways.
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