By Scott Tady
PITTSBURGH — Due to health issues, country music star Cody Johnson postponed his remaining 2025 tour dates including an Oct. 18 headlining show scheduled for PPG Paints Arena.

“It is with a very heavy heart I have to share the remainder of this year’s concert performances will not be able to happen,” Johnson shared in a statement Tuesday. “While battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection, I burst my ear drum. The severity of the rupture means I must undergo immediate surgery. The healing process will take many weeks and it is not possible for me to sing during this time.”

Johnson, a Country Music Association Entertainer of The Year nominee, and reigning “Song of The Year” winner in the Academy of Country Music Awards (for “Dirt Cheap”) added, “Without the surgery my downtime could be months. I pray for full healing so I can get well and return to doing what I love. Thank you COJO Nation for the love and support, now, and always.”

Pittsburgh ticket holders received an email saying “your event has been postponed” and that their tickets are still valid for any makeup date. “The event organizer is still trying to reschedule your event. If they do, your tickets will remain good for the rescheduled date.”