Cody Johnson has canceled the remainder of his 2025 performances due to a ruptured ear drum.
Johnson, who is nominated for entertainer of the year at the upcoming Country Music Association Awards, took to social media to post that “while battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection, I burst my ear drum,” and must undergo immediate surgery. “The healing process will take many weeks,” he continued, “and it is not possible for me to sing during this time.” He added that without the surgery, downtime would be even longer, lasting for months.
“I pray for full healing so I can get well and return to doing what I love,” he concluded. “Thank you COJO Nation for the love and support now, and always.”
Johnson had six dates left in 2025 on his current arena tour, including an Oct. 18 show at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena, as well as two shows at Birmingham, Alabama’s Legacy Arena at the BJCC. Johnson is now slated to return to the road on Feb. 14 at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center and is also a headliner for Stagecoach in April in Indio, California.
Johnson, who is signed to Warner Music Nashville, has had a great run the last few years, including his latest album Leather taking home CMA Awards’ album of the year in 2024. In addition to entertainer of the year, he is also up for male vocalist of the year and music event of the year and music video of the year for “I’m Gonna Love You” featuring Carrie Underwood at this year’s CMA Awards. Johnson was the leading male nominee for this past May’s Academy of Country Music Awards, snagging six nominations and taking home song of the year for “Dirt Cheap.”
Read Johnson’s full statement below:
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