Get excited.
After a 2025 that was filled with ups and downs, highlighted primarily by suffering a blown-out eardrum in October and following it up with his first-ever CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award just a month later, Cody Johnson has already had quite a year in 2026.
From a release standpoint, he’s been keeping singles coming early and often, dropping back-to-back Monday morning surprise releases the past two months with a brand new ode to his home state, “Blame Texas,” as well as an incredibly personal cover of Merle Haggard’s 1979 deep cut, “Footlights.”
Johnson has also been scoring some major career accomplishments as well. Not only did he receive four nominations at the upcoming ACM Awards (Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year for “The Fall” and Visual Media for “The Fall”), but he also broke George Strait’s Rodeo Houston’s concert-only attendance record, performing to a crowd of 80,203.
In case that wasn’t enough, the “Dirt Cheap” singer finally gave fans what they’ve been asking for after two years of waiting. Back on April 16th, Johnson would officially announce that his 10th studio album, Banks of the Trinity, is coming on Friday, June 26th.
In the Instagram post announcing the record, Johnson would note that the album is a reflection of his roots back home in Sebastopol, Texas. Particularly, he’d note that hearing the title track for the first time kick-started the concept for Banks Of The Trinity.
“When I heard the song “Banks Of The Trinity” for the first time, it was like a portrait flashed in my head of memories I thought I’d forgotten. It took me straight back home to Sebastopol, Texas, where I grew up on the river.
That’s why I chose a photo of Lawrence’s Grocery Store for the album cover. As a kid, I used to ride my bike two miles down an old dirt road just to get a cream soda and a Blue Bell ice cream bar. I’d sit there and listen to the old men talk for a while before heading back home with a basket of groceries.
This record is my way of going back to those dirt roads. I can’t wait for you to come with me on that journey back.”
Since announcing the record, Johnson has previewed Banks of the Trinity with two stellar, traditional singles, “Hello Lonesome” and “I Want You.” Additionally, he’d confirm that the long-awaited collaborations with both Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne will also appear on the album.
Despite all the hype surrounding the album and the collaboration confirmations, Johnson had yet to reveal the entire tracklist. That all changed during his show this weekend in South Dakota. Before the concert, Johnson showcased a slideshow of photos, which included all 16 of the tracks on Banks of the Trinity.
@heatherashton1 Not only did we get to hear Hello Lonesome, which is only 5 days old! But @Cody Johnson surprised us tonight by releasing the track list!! #BanksOfTheTrinity comes out 06.26.26 and I can’t wait!!! #COJONation ♬ Hello Lonesome – Cody Johnson
Taking a look at the confirmed tracklist, it looks like we’ll have 16 brand new originals from Johnson. “Fool Proof,” the Brothers Osborne collaboration, slots in as the third track, while “Shoot the Bull” with Luke Combs serves as the 12th track. Additionally, it appears that the eighth track, “Bible for a Boy (For Jaycee),” will mark the first song in his discography written for his son, who was born this past October.
Banks of the Trinity released on Friday, June 26th.
Banks of the Trinity Tracklist
- “Horseback”
- “Hello Lonesome”
- “Fool Proof” (feat. Brothers Osborne)
- “Take Me Back (Leave Me There)”
- “Banks of the Trinity”
- “I Want You”
- “I Have”
- “Bible for a Boy (For Jaycee)”
- “Kissing a Married Woman”
- “Every Man”
- “Motel Miss You”
- “Shoot the Bull” (feat. Luke Combs)
- “Cricket on a Hook”
- “Time Bomb”
- “Thank Somebody Country”
- “Yippy Ty Oh Hey Hey”
Before you go, fire up his latest release from the album, “Hello Lonesome.”
Cody Johnson Tour Dates
May 30 – Rosemont, Illinois – Allstate Center
July 11 – Cavendish, Prince Edward Island – Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 17 – Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena with Drew Baldridge
July 18 – Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena with Ian Munsick & Walker Montgomery
July 25 – Jacksonville, Florida – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
August 8 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Paycom Center
August 22 – Knoxville, Tennessee – Food City Center
August 29 – Saint Paul, Minnesota – Grand Casinoa Arena
September 12 – Tacoma, Washington – Tacoma Dome
