Cody Johnson on 2026 ACM Entertainer Win, Calls New Album "Best Piece Yet"
Backstage at the 2026 ACM Awards, Cody Johnson spoke with Ellie Thumann and Billboard's Tetris Kelly about winning Entertainer of the Year and his new album.
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Cody Johnson caught up with Ellie Thumann & Billboard’s Tetris Kelly at the ACM Awards 2026.
_Originally reported by [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/video/cody-johnson-on-winning-entertainer-of-the-year/)._
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