Cody Johnson Cancels Two Columbus Concerts Due to Illness

Country music artist Cody Johnson has canceled his two scheduled concerts at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, due to illness. After returning home from shows in Nebraska, Johnson developed what initially seemed like a mild cold but worsened into a severe cough, burning chest and throat, and ultimately the loss of his singing voice. Despite taking precautions, including IV treatments and medications, he was unable to recover in time for the shows on September 19 and 20, which featured special guests such as Clint Black, Drew Baldridge, Ian Munsick, and Walker Montgomery. Johnson apologized to fans for the disappointment and inconvenience, emphasizing his commitment to delivering performances at his best and asking fans to keep their tickets for the rescheduled dates planned for 2026. The cancellations came as part of "The Leather Tour," which has seen sold-out shows across multiple cities. His team is actively working on rescheduling the Columbus concerts, and ticket holders will have their tickets honored for the new dates.