Cody Johnson Releases Collaboration with Carín León “She Hurts Like Tequila”
Multi-Platinum selling artist Cody Johnson and Mexican singer-songwriter Carín León have released a collaboration today, “She Hurts Like Tequila.” The song is available across all digital platforms HERE. Cody discovered Carín’s music more than a year ago and was so intrigued with the lyrics, melodies and his outstanding voice that it prompted an invitation to write together. Those plans led to meeting up in Las Vegas where they were also joined by co-writers Trent Willmon, Johan Sotelo, and Orlando Aispuro Meneses. “She Hurts Like Tequila” came out of that session and they were joined with co-writers Trent Willmon, Johan Sotelo, and Orlando Aispuro Meneses.Watch HERE as Cody and Carín talk about discovering each other’s music, the writing session and the tequila that may have been involved. The new song comes on the heels of Cody’s highly successful, two-week #1 single “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood. The monster hit became the 4th #1 single of Cody’s career and his second double week #1. Yesterday Cody received seven nominations this morning for the upcoming 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“Dirt Cheap”), Single of the Year (“Dirt Cheap”), Music Event of the Year (“I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood) and two nominations in the Visual Media category for “Dirt Cheap” and “I’m Gonna Love You.” The May 8th show will be hosted by Reba McEntire and returns exclusively on Prime Video live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX, airing 8 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. CDT / 5 p.m. PDT. Cody wraps up his overseas tour dates this weekend in Australia and will resume his Leather Deluxe Tour on April 25 & 26 at the CAJUNDOME in Lafayette, LA.
About Cody Johnson:Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. The artist that media has touted “just might be the future of real country music” has skyrocketed success with numerous celebrated albums: Leather Deluxe Edition, Leather, Human The Double Album, A Cody Johnson Christmas, Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live, and Ain’t Nothin’ To It plus an award-winning feature-length documentary “Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story.” Cody has 42 Gold and Platinum certifications, 9 Billion career global streams and four #1 singles. Cody’s #1 single “Dirt Cheap,” written by Josh Philips, was awarded as Storyteller of The Year at the “People’s Choice Country Awards” and “The Painter” was awarded as the NSAI 2024 Song of The Year for writers Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins.
His numerous industry honors include recognition as a CMT Artist of The Year, three CMT Music Awards wins, four CMA Awards including Album of The Year (2024) for Leather, and being named “Best New Country Artist” at the iHeart Music. 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 and more.
About Carín León:Carín León's latest album Boca Chueca Vol. 1 is out now to widespread praise. It recently won a GRAMMY Award for "Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)." He was the most-nominated male artist this year at the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, receiving an astounding 10 nominations. His headline Boca Chueca Tour 2024 saw a landmark performance at Madison Square Garden. León scored five nominations for the 25th Latin Grammy Awards. In 2024, he made history as the first Latin artist ever to perform at both Coachella and Stagecoach in the same year. He also opened for The Rolling Stones and made his debut performance at the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. His song "El Amor De Mi Herida" was #1 in the Regional Mexican Airplay for two weeks, and #1 in Latin Airplay for one week.
Boca Chueca Vol. 1 is the follow up to the hugely successful Colmillo de leche, of which he won a Latin Grammy for Best Norteño Album and released two massive hit singles, with “Primera Cita” and “Según Quién” each charting Top 25 on Spotify and Top 30 on the Billboard Global 200.
Originally from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, León embarked on his musical journey at the age of 15. His debut album Desvelada con Banda y Mariachi (2018) propelled him to quickly dominate the Regional Mexican music scene. In 2021 his album INÉDITO debuted atop multiple charts and was named one of Billboard’s 25 Best Latin Albums of the Years. León has received countless nominations and multiple awards, including an ASCAP Award, numerous Premios Lo Nuestro Awards, Latin Grammy wins and more.