Country music star Cody Johnson cancels tour to undergo ‘immediate surgery’

Country music star Cody Johnson took to social media Tuesday with some bad news for his fans.

“It is with a heavy heart I have to share the remainder of this year’s concert performances will not be able to happen,” Johnson shared in a statement posted to his X account. “While battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection, I burst my ear drum. The severity of the rupture means I must undergo immediate surgery.

“The healing process will take many weeks, and it is not possible for me to sing during this time,” he continued. “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.”

Johnson returned later on Tuesday with a video to let fans know that he was “home from surgery.”

“Went well,” he said. “As best as they could’ve expected.”

People Magazine reported that the 38 year old singer had six shows left on his tour for 2025. That was set to include an Oct. 18 stop at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. His 2026 tour is slated to begin in February with him performing shows through July.

That includes a March 7 stop at the CGF Bank Arena in Baltimore.

People reported that Johnson postponed his shows in Columbus, Ohio back in September after he said he woke up “without a singing voice; severe cough, burning chest and throat.”