Texas country stalwart Cody Johnson has revealed that his latest single, “She Hurts Like Tequila,” a collaboration with Mexican singer-songwriter Carín León, will be released this Friday, March 28th. Johnson shared the news in a statement on social media Tuesday, offering fans a glimpse of what to expect from the track,
“Excited to share that ‘She Hurts Like Tequila’ with the incredibly talented @carinleonoficial drops this Friday,” Johnson wrote. “I can’t wait for y’all to hear how smooth this song is, and it goes down just as nice as your favorite shot of tequila.” The collaboration marks a the first fusion of Johnson’s rugged country roots with León’s acclaimed regional Mexican style, promising a unique blend of influences.
Johnson’s career has been on a steady climb since his independent days, with a steady stream of #1 singles at country radio, and two back to back smash hit albums in Human and Leather, respectively. Teaming up with Carín León, a Sinaloa native whose hits like “Que Vuelvas” and “Primera Cita” have made him a standout in the Latin music scene, adds an intriguing cross-cultural layer to Johnson’s catalog.
“She Hurts Like Tequila” will be out everywhere this Friday.
