Cody Johnson’s "Travelin’ Soldier" cover hits #12 on Billboard Hot 100, leading country charts and marking a major crossover win.

Cody Johnson, winner of male vocalist of the year at the 59th CMA Awards, has surged to #12 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with his cover of "Travelin’ Soldier," a 2003 hit originally by The Chicks. The song, first shared as an acoustic version three years ago and re-recorded for Veterans Day 2025, also leads Billboard’s Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts. The achievement marks a major crossover success for the Texas country artist.