NASHVILLE, TN – October 7, 2025 – Country music star Cody Johnson has been forced to call a premature end to his 2025 touring schedule, announcing the cancellation of all remaining shows this year due to an urgent medical issue.
The “’Til You Can’t” hitmaker revealed on social media that he must undergo immediate surgery for a severely ruptured eardrum, an injury sustained while battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection.
Cody Johnson Cancels Remaining 2025 Tour Due to Burst Eardrum
In a heartfelt statement to his devoted fanbase, known as the “COJO Nation,” Johnson shared the disappointing news: “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 I must undergo immediate surgery.”
The medical urgency stems from the potential for a significantly longer recovery period without the operation. Johnson explained that the healing process after surgery would take “many weeks,” during which time singing is not possible. He noted that delaying the procedure could extend his downtime to “months.”
“I pray for full healing so I can get well and return to doing what I love,” he concluded, thanking his fans for their enduring support.
The cancellation affects six scheduled performances that were set to run through the end of the year, including stops in:
- October 18: Pittsburgh, PA
- October 24 & 25: Birmingham, AL
- October 31: Gonzales, LA (Boots in the Bayou)
- November 8: Phoenix, AZ (Hondo Rodeo Fest)
- December 5: Las Vegas, NV
This health setback is a particularly bitter pill for the Texas native, who has built a reputation as one of country music’s most electrifying and hardest-working live performers.
The injury also forces him off the road just as he continues to ride the high of a major award-season win, where his album Leather took home Album of the Year at the CMAs last November.
It also complicates his recent nomination for his first-ever CMA Entertainer of the Year award, an honor that often includes a performance slot at the November ceremony.
Fans who purchased tickets for the affected shows are being advised to check their email from ticket providers for specific details regarding refunds and further options.
For a performer whose career trajectory has been defined by his tenacious work ethic and relentless touring—playing hundreds of shows annually even before his major-label signing—a forced period of silence is a difficult adjustment.
Conclusion
While the news is a major disappointment for concert-goers, the overwhelming sentiment from the COJO Nation is one of support and well-wishes for their favorite cowboy to get the healing he needs for a full and speedy return to the stage in 2026
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