Cody Johnson Releases Collaboration with Carín León “She Hurts Like Tequila”

Multi-Platinum selling artist Cody Johnson and Mexican singer-songwriter Carín León have released a collaboration today, “She Hurts Like Tequila.”

The song is available across all digital platforms HERE. (preferred music platform) or below

Cody discovered Carín’s music more than a year ago and was so intrigued with the lyrics, melodies and his outstanding voice that it prompted an invitation to write together. Those plans led to meeting up in Las Vegas where they were also joined by co-writers Trent Willmon, Johan Sotelo, and Orlando Aispuro Meneses. “She Hurts Like Tequila” came out of that session and they were joined with co-writers Trent Willmon, Johan Sotelo, and Orlando Aispuro Meneses.

Watch as Cody and Carín talk about discovering each other’s music, the writing session and the tequila that may have been involved. 

The new song comes on the heels of Cody’s highly successful, two-week #1 single “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood. The monster hit became the 4^th #1 single of Cody’s career and his second double week #1. Yesterday Cody received seven nominations this morning for the upcoming 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“Dirt Cheap”), Single of the Year (“Dirt Cheap”), Music Event of the Year (“I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood) and two nominations in the Visual Media category for “Dirt Cheap” and “I’m Gonna Love You.” The May 8^th show will be hosted by Reba McEntire and returns exclusively on Prime Video live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX, airing 8 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. CDT / 5 p.m. PDT. Cody wraps up his overseas tour dates this weekend in Australia and will resume his Leather Deluxe Tour on April 25 & 26 at the CAJUNDOME in Lafayette, LA. 

About Carín León:

Carín León's latest album Boca Chueca Vol. 1 (tagged Mexicana) is out now to widespread praise. It recently won a GRAMMY Award for "Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)."  He was the most-nominated male artist this year at the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, receiving an astounding 10 nominations. His headline Boca Chueca Tour 2024 saw a landmark performance at Madison Square Garden. León scored five nominations for the 25th Latin Grammy Awards. In 2024, he made history as the first Latin artist ever to perform at both Coachella and Stagecoach in the same year. He also opened for The Rolling Stones and made his debut performance at the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. His song "El Amor De Mi Herida" was #1 in the Regional Mexican Airplay for two weeks, and #1 in Latin Airplay for one week.  

Boca Chueca Vol. 1 is the follow up to the hugely successful Colmillo de leche, of which he won a Latin Grammy for Best Norteño Album and released two massive hit singles, with “Primera Cita” and “Según Quién” each charting Top 25 on Spotify and Top 30 on the Billboard Global 200. 

Originally from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, León embarked on his musical journey at the age of 15. His debut album Desvelada con Banda y Mariachi (2018) propelled him to quickly dominate the Regional Mexican music scene. In 2021 his album INÉDITO debuted atop multiple charts and was named one of Billboard’s 25 Best Latin Albums of the Years. León has received countless nominations and multiple awards, including an ASCAP Award, numerous Premios Lo Nuestro Awards, Latin Grammy wins and more.

Robyn Ottolini Reminisces About Life “In A Small Town” - New Single and Music Video Out

PLATINUM-SELLING BREAKOUT TALENT ROBYN OTTOLINI REMINISCES ABOUT LIFE “IN A SMALL TOWN” - NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 28, 2025) - Platinum-selling country singer-songwriter with over 160 million global streams, Robyn Ottolini, reminisces about life growing up in Uxbridge, Ontario and all the lessons learned along the way with new single “In A Small Town” - available now across all digital streaming platforms. Penned solo by Ottolini and produced by Lenny Pey and Ryan Rasmussen, the track the track serves as real life testament to Robyn’s blue collar roots and capabilities as a songwriter to tell a beautifully true and relatable story in an arrangement that challenges the norms. The accompanying music video, also out today, was directed by Ben Dartnell. While it was not filmed in Ottolini’s hometown, it was filmed in her present day small town on the outskirts of Nashville, and showcases the cycle of loving, hating, leaving, and eventually missing and returning to your small town, only to start a family and have those children repeat the same cycle.

Listen to “In A Small Town” HERE (preferred music platform)

Watch the music video here: 

“This song is so special to me. I wrote it alone but it feels like I wrote it with my whole town at the same time,” shares Ottolini. “My hometown shaped me in so many ways; the people, the loyalty, and even the tragedy’s. During the pandemic my town suggested via social media that I write a song about Uxbridge, ON. It ended up being specific to my life and small town experiences, but was instantly relatable to us all. From the crosses at the red light to the bar everyone goes to, you’ll never forget the landmarks, and if you’re lucky enough to be able to go back just to get an oil change from your pops, you can still run into people from high school at the grocery store. I know I still do.”

Ottolini’s “unflinchingly honest” (Taste of Country) storytelling combined with “her strong, talented voice and stunning personality” (Holler.) has cemented her place as one to watch in country music. Her breakout, platinum-certified single “F-150” went viral on TikTok, reached #3 on Rolling Stones’ All Genre Viral Chart, and helped her find her way “into the spotlight of country music armed with a fire in [her] heart for stardom and all that comes with it” (People). She has won a CCMA Award, scored three Top 40 singles on Billboard Canada’s Country chart, opened for legends like Shania Twain and Tim McGraw, and packed venues across Canada on her first headlining tour.

ABOUT ROBYN OTTOLINI

In country music, the very best narratives are almost always lifted from life’s messy playbook. Evocatively, sometimes playfully articulating everyday wins and losses is something of a songwriting super-power, and it’s one wholly possessed by the Nashville-based, platinum-selling artist, Robyn Ottolini.

Over five years, a quintet of EPs, and multiple dazzling singles, the trucker’s daughter from a blue-collar Canadian town has amassed more than 160 million streams – 60 million alone for her rip-snorting heartbreak smash “F-150,” which incinerated TikTok while cementing Ottolini’s status as a supremely relatable lyricist able to make the ordinary scan as extraordinary.

Robyn is not only a CCMA Award winner but has reached the #3 spot on Rolling Stones’ All Genre Viral Chart, and had three Top 40 singles on Billboard’s Canadian country chart.

Ottolini has seen the likes of some of country music’s biggest festivals, and headlined shows across her native country, as well as opened up for Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Breland and Tyler Rich, just to name a few. 

Now, Robyn Ottolini is proudly independent, unrestrained and plans to release a clutch of electrifying, lived-in original songs all year long, kicked off with barnburner “Singin’ ‘Bout Cowboys,” now followed by “In A Small Town,” with more new tunes to follow leading to her hotly anticipated debut album. 

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