Nashville, TN – (April 9, 2026) – Multi-Platinum selling artist Cody Johnson received four nominations this morning for the upcoming 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year (“The Fall”), and Visual Media for “The Fall.” Today’s announcement includes Cody’s third consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year, as well as his fourth consecutive nomination for Visual Media of the Year. He has two previous ACM Awards, Song of the Year for “Dirt Cheap” and the Spirit Award, both awarded in 2025.
“Honored to be nominated again this year,” shared Cody. “Appreciate every single one of you for being on this ride with me. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it.”
These nominations come on the heels of Cody’s record-breaking sold-out RODEOHOUSTON show. On Monday, Cody will release a behind-the-scenes look, “Dear Houston,” at the concert that became the largest in NRG Stadium's history, with 80,203 tickets sold. Cody is only the second performer (after George Strait) to play a concert-only event in RODEOHOUSTON's history. Get a sneak peek HERE. Full video available on YouTube at 10am April 13.
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards are Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be livestreamed exclusively on Prime Video.
About Cody Johnson
Cody Johnson, who “just might be the future of real country music,” continues to live up to those expectations as his reputation and popularity grow among fans, the media, and the music industry. His career now boasts six highly successful albums, including the 2024 CMA Album of the Year, Leather. Among those projects are four RIAA Platinum-selling #1 radio singles, “’Til You Can’t,” “The Painter,” “Dirt Cheap,” and “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood, numerous Gold and Platinum certifications, and 10 billion global career streams.
In 2025, Cody sold an impressive 400,000 concert tickets and landed on Billboard’s Top 100 Tours list. Last year’s tour took him to exciting places like Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, and across the U.S., including two back-to-back sold-out shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The Tennessean called ‘the evening’s biggest superstar’ Johnson’s voice and said, ‘As a crooner, Johnson may have one of the underrated best vocal styles in music overall. When he grounds his feet and sets his mind to it, he unleashes a stunning instrument that leaves his crowd in awe.’ His ‘Cody Live 26” tour launched with sold-out dates and will wrap later this fall.
His industry awards and honors include recognition as a CMT Artist of the Year, four CMA Awards, two ACM Awards, three CMT Music Awards, and being named “Best New Country Artist” at the iHeart Music Awards. His television appearances have entertained fans on the Today Show, the Kelly Clarkson Show, and the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, in addition to outstanding live tv performances at the iHeart Music Awards, the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards, CMT Giants honoring Vince Gill, and the CMT Artist of the Year Special. Last summer, Cody co-hosted the three-hour “CMA Fest Presented by Sofi” with Ashley McBryde.
