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Cody Johnson on why he walked away from Nashville
Banks of the Trinity is Johnson's tenth studio album, with sixteen tracks and guest spots from Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne; Hank has not heard it.
Watch it as it aired: Dale Bearman and Hank Ledger on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 3:42 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are CBS News's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by CBS News: “Cody Johnson on why he initially walked away from Nashville early in his career”, with reporting from Apple Music, Billboard, RTTNews and 92.5 XTU.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 3:42 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Dale Bearman and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Johnson.
- BBN covered this story before: Washington Examiner: Losing should have consequences for Mike Johnson (October 19).
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- CBS NewsCody Johnson on why he initially walked away from Nashville early in his career
- Apple MusicBanks Of The Trinity - Album by Cody Johnson facts used on air
- BillboardCody Johnson Reveals New Album ‘Banks Of The Trinity’ Coming June 26 April 16, 2026 · facts used on air
- RTTNewsCody Johnson Announces New Album 'Banks Of The Trinity' facts used on air
- 92.5 XTUCody Johnson Released 'Banks of the Trinity' Album With Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne Features - 92.5 XTU June 30, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCountry singer Cody Johnson has been talking about why he first walked away from Nashville early in his career, CBS News reports.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe sat down with Jan Crawford to discuss his career and his latest album, Banks of the Trinity.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWalked away from Nashville.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat's the first thing that goes wrong in any good story, and it's always followed by a comeback nobody was ready for.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's his tenth studio album, and it follows Leather, which won album of the year at the Country Music Association Awards.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSixteen tracks. Fifty-two minutes. That's a whole afternoon, Hank, and nobody asked the river.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat river?

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe Trinity. He grew up on its banks in Sebastopol, Texas, and named the album after it. I'd have asked for a lawyer.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'm saving you a spot in my plans, by the way. Away from the water. Fifty-two minutes from the water.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's kind, but I've made my own arrangements. Luke Combs sings on a song called Shoot the Bull, and Brothers Osborne are on Fool Proof.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe says it's the most of himself he's ever shared. That's sixteen tracks of him. I'll start with nine, probably.
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- Speaker Johnson Draws on Faith in Fight to Hold GOP Majority · Newsmax
- Washington Examiner: Losing should have consequences for Mike Johnson · Washington Examiner
- Cody Johnson on why he walked away from Nashville (this story)
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