Cody Johnson Releases "Horseback" Across All Digital Platforms

Photo Credit Chris Douglas 

Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Cody Johnson is releasing a brand-new song today, "Horseback." Written by Randy Montana, Wyatt McCubbin, and Paul Sikes and produced by Trent Willmon, the single will premiere at country radio on Monday, June 15.

Cody will perform the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 24. 

his is the debut single off Cody's forthcoming 16-song album, Banks Of The Trinity, set for release on June 26, 2026. The album features collaborations with Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne and is available for pre-order HERE. 

"Horseback" follows Cody's recent #1 song "The Fall," which peaked at radio the same week he took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year honors at the 61st annual ACM Awards, held in Las Vegas on May 17. 

Banks Of The Trinity Track Listing:

1-      Horseback- Writers: Randy Montana, Wyatt McCubbin, Paul Sikes

2-      Hello Lonesome- Writers: Jimmy Yeary, Seth Mosley, Matt Rogers

3-      Fool Proof (featuring Brothers Osborne)- Writers: Jeff Hyde, Jason Scott, Jared Conrad

4-      Take Me Back (Leave Me There) -Writers: Kelly Archer, Troy Cartwright, Pete Good

5-      Banks of the Trinity -Writers: Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, Josh Kear

6-      I Want You - Writers: Tom Douglas, Tony Lane, Matt Rogers

7-      I Have -Writers: Matt Schuster, Devin Dawson, Adam Yaron

8-      Bible For A Boy (For Jaycee) -Writers: Lydia Vaughn, Beau Bailey, Josh Phillips, Joe Fox, Andrew Stoelzing

9-      Kissing A Married Woman -Writers: Beau Bailey, Josh Phillips, Brock Berryhill, Cole Miracle

10-    Every Man -Writers: Travis Meadows, Gordie Sampson, Drew Kennedy

11-    Motel Miss You -Writers: Ryan Larkins, Seth Mosley, Emma-Lee

12-    Shoot The Bull (featuring Luke Combs) -Writers: Ray Fulcher, Casey Brown, Josh Phillips, Drew Parker

13-    Cricket On A Hook -Writers: Josh Phillips, Mark Holman, Jeremy Stover

14- Time Bomb - Writers: Cody Johnson, Trent Willmon, Noe Quintanilla, Codrick Murphy

 15- Thank Somebody Country -Writers: Jordan Schmidt, Chase McGill, Trannie Anderson, Michael Hardy

16- Yippy Ty Oh Hey Hey -Writer: Cody Johnson 

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. 

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 industry awards and honors include recognition as ACM Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at the 2026 ACM Awards bringing his ACM total wins to four. Cody has been recognized as a CMT Artist of the Year and has won four CMA Awards, three CMT Music Awards, and was 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.