Cody Johnson and his wife, Brandi Johnson, shared the exciting news that they’re expecting their third child while walking the red carpet at the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday evening (May 8).
Cody Johnson And Wife Brandi Announce They’re Expecting Third Child
The beloved country duo surprised fans by subtly revealing they’re set to welcome a baby boy later this year — their first son, who will join big sisters Clara Mae and Cori. Though they didn’t make an official announcement on the carpet, Brandi proudly cradled her baby bump, glowing in a form-fitting sage green silk gown. Cody kept it classic in denim jeans, a white pearl snap shirt, a plaid sport coat, gray boots, and a straw cowboy hat.
Cody and Brandi Johnson welcomed their first daughter, Clara Mae, in 2015, followed by their second daughter, Cori, in 2017. Now, in 2025, the couple is preparing to expand their family once again — this time with a baby boy.
Cody Johnson met Brandi when he was a teen and working as a bull rider, later becoming a prison guard. She encouraged him to pursue music full-time, and the pair got engaged after a year of dating and married in 2008. Brandi has supported Johnson throughout his journey, long before his first No. 1 hit, and he often credits her as the driving force behind his success.
Most-Nominated Texas-Born Artist At ACM Awards
Cody Johnson heads into the 2025 ACM Awards as the most-nominated Texas-born artist, earning seven nods, including Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year (“Dirt Cheap”), Song of the Year (“Dirt Cheap”), Music Event of the Year (“I’m Gonna Love You” featuring Carrie Underwood), and Visual Media of the Year for both “Dirt Cheap” and “I’m Gonna Love You.”
This marks the most ACM nominations he’s received in a single year, tying him with Morgan Wallen as the most-nominated male artist of the night.
2025 ACM Awards
The 2025 ACM Awards will kick off in a big way, celebrating 60 years of country music with a must-see opening performance on Thursday, May 8. An all-star lineup — including Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland — will take the stage for a special 12-minute medley honoring ACM Songs of the Year from the past six decades.
The night will also be packed with incredible performances from top artists such as Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Zach Top, Alan Jackson, and Brooks & Dunn — with many more surprises in store.
Fans can also look forward to star-studded collaborations, including the Backstreet Boys with Rascal Flatts, a powerful duet from Jelly Roll and Shaboozey, and a high-energy joint performance by Brooks & Dunn with Cody Johnson. Plus, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson will debut their new track “Trailblazers.”
A-list presenters will include Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Jordan Davis, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Rita Wilson, Sara Evans, The Oak Ridge Boys, Chase Elliott, Amber Anderson, Kelly Sutton, and many more.
Hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire — a 16-time ACM Award winner — The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch for a global audience in over 240 countries and territories. The show airs Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8/7 PM CT, live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas — the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
