Country music fans were just hit with a gut punch because Cody Johnson has had to cancel his remaining shows for 2025 after suffering from a burst eardrum. Yep, you heard that right! The singer took to Instagram to share the news, letting us all know that this painful issue arose while he was battling a nasty upper respiratory infection. Johnson’s recovery will take some time—he mentioned “many weeks” of downtime before he can sing again.
Imagine going from belting out crowd-favorite tunes to being stuck in a quiet room for weeks; that’s got to sting! Fans will have to wait a little longer to see him perform live, but he assured everyone he’d be back as soon as he heals. He even threw out a heartfelt thank you to his supporters, a true testament to his connection with COJO Nation. Who knew a burst eardrum could cause this much drama in country music?
While there’s a lot of sympathy for Cody, it also makes you wonder—what’s the craziest injury you’ve ever heard of that sidelined a performer? In this world of wild stage antics and unexpected mishaps, the stories never tire. Here’s hoping Johnson comes back stronger than ever, ready to reclaim the stage!
