Cody Johnson Sells Out Opening Night Of RodeoHouston with History-Making 70,000+ Tickets Sold

Texas native and Platinum-selling superstar Cody Johnson made history on Monday evening (Feb. 28) when he became the third artist…

Lauren Jo Black

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March 2, 2022

Cody Johnson Rodeo; Photo by Jay Trevino

Texas native and Platinum-selling superstar Cody Johnson made history on Monday evening (Feb. 28) when he became the third artist ever to sell out the opening night of RodeoHouston, following records set in previous years by Garth Brooks (2018) and George Strait (2017).

Johnson played to a sold-out crowd of 70,554 fans, kicking off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s 90th anniversary season (following a forced hiatus in 2020 and 2021).

The electrifying entertainer marked his fourth appearance on the RodeoHouston stage with Monday’s performance.

“Last night was a historical night for myself as well as Rodeo Houston; sold-out opening day!!” Johnson shared the following day. “I can’t thank everyone enough for coming out and showing support to me and my band. CAN’T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR!”

“What better way to open the 2022 RODEOHOUSTON and kick off the 90^th anniversary of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo than with Cody Johnson,” added Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Rodeo. “Cody has quickly become a RODEOHOUSTON fan favorite, ever since he first stepped onto the RODEOHOUSTON stage in 2017. His 2022 opening night performance puts him in great company with George Strait and Garth Brooks.”

Cody Johnson; Photo Courtesy RodeoHouston

Johnson helped kick off the 90th Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Saturday morning (Feb. 26) in downtown Houston by participating in the Downtown Rodeo Parade as the 2022 Parade Grand Marshal.

The singer/songwriter has become the sound of the Rodeo season with his performance of “Welcome to the Show,” the official song of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs through Sunday, March 20. Tickets start at just $20 at rodeohouston.com.

The superstar continues to make his way up the charts with his powerful single, “Til You Can’t” from his critically acclaimed major-label sophomore release, Human The Double Album.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.