Cody Johnson capped off the second day of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival on Friday, Augudt 9, 2024.
Photographer Whitney South was at the festival for SWOMP and captured these photos from Johnson’s performance:
Cody Johnson, a five-time ACM nominee including a nomination as Entertainer of The Year, recently added 10 concerts to his “Leather Tour” this fall including a headline date at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on November 9.
Known for his electrifying performances, Cody’s show at the home of the Texas Rangers is his second stadium concert slated during the headline tour. Jon Pardi will join as special guest on Nov. 9.
“My guys and I have spent 17 years on the road,” Cody said. “And it’s not lost on any of us how fortunate we are to get to do this for a living and now at this level. I truly believe God put me on this earth to help make country music sound like country music again. Can’t wait to see y’all on Nov. 9th at Globe Life Field.”
“We are extremely excited for Cody Johnson to bring the ‘Leather Tour’ to Globe Life Field this fall,” said Sean Decker, President of REV Entertainment.
“Cody is a star in the country music industry and we look forward to hosting a packed house for what is sure to be a memorable night in Arlington on November 9.”
Cody performed at Globe Life Field in 2023 as part of The American Rodeo and also played the former home of the Texas Rangers, now known as Choctaw Stadium, many times.
During his career, Cody has performed before massive stadium crowds as a special guest on tours with Zac Brown Band, Luke Combs, and Miranda Lambert, at Nissan Stadium as part of CMA FEST, and many rodeos and more. Among the rodeos were multiple appearances at the Houston Rodeo where in 2023 Cody became the third performer ever to sell out opening night following records set in previous years by Garth Brooks (2018) and George Strait (2017), with a crowd of 70,554 cheering fans.
Media continuously claims Cody’s headline concert performances are ‘career defining’ and ‘undeniable’ :
Cody Johnson commanded the capacity crowd’s attention with a captivating performance that lasted nearly two hours and featured over 20 songs that spanned his impressive career.
Cody Johnson gave a career-defining show to sold-out crowd of over 20,000 fans, thrilling the CoJo Nation with his passion, showmanship, stewardship of country music and overall mastery of his craft.
Cody’s impressive set solidified his place as an arena headliner in country music, and further established him as a future icon in the genre.
It was refreshing to see a show on a big stage where the singer and the songs – not the production – were the stars.
Despite the large venue, Cody’s intimate connection with the crowd was pretty evident throughout his set. Johnson’s performance was characterized by high energy and raw talent, as he made full use of the stage, captivating the audience’s attention at every turn.
His dynamic stage presence challenged that of Garth Brooks, solidifying his status as a true entertainer and a contender for the coveted Entertainer Of The Year award.
The night brought career milestones, special guests, passion-fueled stories, and unforgettable performances that collectively proved Johnson’s undeniable skills as a singer, songwriter, and entertainer.
Cody is next level and a born entertainer.
An artist on the verge of superstardom.
“Leather Tour” 2024:
8-9 Oro-Medante, ON Boots & Hearts Music Festival+
8-10 London, ON Budweiser Gardens
8-17 Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater SOLD OUT
9-6 Rapid City, SD Summit Arena at The Monument
9-7 Billings, MT MetraPark Arena – First Interstate Arena
9-14 Bossier City, LA Brookshire Grocery Arena
9-15 Pryor, OK Born & Raised Festival
9-20 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
9-21 Charleston, SC Credit One Stadium “Cody & Friends” SOLD OUT
10-11 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
10-12 Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center
11-9 Arlington, TX Globe Life Field
11-15 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
11-16 University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center
+Cody Festival dates
Follow Cody at https://www.codyjohnsonmusic.com/.