Cody Johnson Releases Rabbit Gets The Gun

Cody Johnson released the song Rabbit Gets The Gun featuring Rival Sons lead vocalist Jay Buchanan on all digital platforms. The song was first released in April, right before Johnson's first main stage performance at Stagecoach. His radio single Horseback, released following his album Banks of the Trinity, continues to rise on the charts. Horseback was written by Randy Montana, Wyatt McCubbin, and Paul Sikes, and produced by Trent Willmon. Another number 1 hit for Johnson was The Fall. As of October 20, 2026, the song Take Me Back (Leave Me There) by Cody Johnson is number 28 on the Apple Music Canada songs chart.

In May, Johnson won Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards. Johnson is nominated in four categories at the 60th Annual CMA Awards. He is competing for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and with the song The Fall for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year.

Johnson hosted the third annual Cody Johnson Championship Event in Belton, Texas. Over $2 million in cash and prizes was distributed during the six-day COJO Championship. The Champs for Charity Gala raised over $635,000 for three charities. Johnson finished third overall in the Celebrity Pro-Am Team Roping Invitational event, competing alongside Drew Trey Yates.