Cody Johnson announced in a statement on social media that he has been forced to cancel all of his remaining 2025 concert dates due to a ruptured ear drum, which will require emergency surgery.
Johnson shared: “It is with a very heavy heart I have to share the remainder of this year’s concert performances will not be able to happen. While battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection, I burst my ear drum. The severity of the rupture means | must undergo immediate surgery. The healing process will take many weeks, and it is not possible for me to sing during this time. Without the surgery my downtime could be months. I pray for full healing so I can get well and return to doing what I love. Thank you COJO Nation for the love and support now, and always.”
Hours after the initial announcement, Johnson returned with a new video from his home in Texas posted to Instagram, to share a post-surgery update: “Hey y’all. I just got home from my surgery in Houston. Got the nice little patch on my ear,” he said, turning to show fans his bandaged wound. “Doctor said the surgery went great. Should make a full recovery with the proper rehab. I’ve got a lot of follow-up doctor’s appointments to go yet. I just wanted to say thanks for all the texts, the calls, the prayer requests, all the good wishes. I’ve really felt the love, so I’m going to do my best to recharge and I can’t wait to see you guys in 2026.”
Johnson’s final six shows of 2025 – Pittsburgh, Gonzales, LA, Phoenix, Birmingham (2), and a performance during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas this December – are all affected by the cancellation; fans with tickets are advised to “stay tuned for an email from your ticket providers for further details” regarding refunds or potential reschedulings.
Johnson, 38, previously announced rescheduled dates for two previously canceled shows in Columbus, OH; those back-to-back shows will now take place on July 11 and July 17 in 2026. Johnson’s tour in 2026 was scheduled to resume on February 14 in Louisville, KY. Additionally, he was announced as the headliner for next year’s Stagecoach festival, alongside Lainey Wilson and Post Malone.
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