Cody Johnson is doing what he can to bring back funny country music. The sub genre of country used to be a lot more crowded. If you don’t know what I mean by “funny country,” think Brad Paisley’s “I’m Gonna Miss Her” or Alan Jackson’s “I Don’t Even Know Your Name.” Country music often benefits from not taking itself too seriously, and CoJo decided he wanted to get in on the fun with his new song “Horseback.” The track pairs punny wordplay and a foot-tapping melody to tell the story of love gone wrong. Hilariously, the main thing the narrator of the song misses isn’t his ex… but rather his beloved horse, as Johnson explained in a social media post: “Most breakup songs are about getting the girl back. This one’s about getting the horse back. My new single, ‘Horseback,’ is out now.” Most breakup songs are about getting the girl back. This one's about getting the horse back. My new single, "Horseback," is out now. https://t.co/yhsHMWgiAA Written by Randy Montana, Wyatt McCubbin, and Paul Sikes. : JT Colston pic.twitter.com/1vdqLLUL2v — Cody Johnson (@codyjohnson) June 12, 2026 Definitely an interesting concept. The song was written by Randy Montana, Wyatt McCubbin, and Paul Sikes, and Cody Johnson does a beautiful job of bringing the comical lyrics to life. “Horseback” tells the story of a man who gets completely wiped out by his wife in a divorce, and the only thing he’s upset about is not having his favorite, trusty steed: “He’s a ranch hand in a pinch, man Hotter than the red on a cattle brand ‘Cause she’s a gold digger with a quick trigger A cast iron, skillet swingin’, lid-flipper Now he’s a double-wide on the county line Sipping on a six pack of Lonestar Light She did ’em dirty, took him to the cleaners Now her pockets and her pastures are greener And he says I don’t miss her or her sister I don’t need that old drop top Cadillac She can keep that diamond, I ain’t lyin’ I just want my horse back.” Beautiful… no notes. I’m just happy to see funny country making a comeback. The likes of Toby Keith and Brad Paisley held it up for a while, and now, it’s up to modern artists to carry on the fun. Granted, there’s been songs like Ashley McBryde’s “Brenda Put Your Bra On” that have come out more recently… but it’s still a bit of a lost art. Cody Johnson did his part to bring it back to the mainstream, and “Horseback” will certainly get a lot of listens considering it’ll be the lead track of his 10th studio album, Banks of the Trinity, which is set to drop on Friday, June 26. That release date keeps getting closer and closer, and the Texas native has helped make the wait go by a bit faster by releasing a number of other singles from the upcoming project. The latest being this one right here: “Horseback” by Cody Johnson Banks of the Trinity Tracklist “Horseback” “Hello Lonesome” “Fool Proof” (feat. Brothers Osborne) “Take Me Back (Leave Me There)” “Banks of the Trinity” “I Want You” “I Have” “Bible for a Boy (For Jaycee)” “Kissing a Married Woman” “Every Man” “Motel Miss You” “Shoot the Bull” (feat. Luke Combs) “Cricket on a Hook” “Time Bomb” “Thank Somebody Country” “Yippy Ty Oh Hey Hey” The post Cody Johnson’s New Single “Horseback” Is Not the Cowboy Anthem You Expected first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The collaboration we didn’t know we needed. You won’t find a lot of modern-day superstars in the bluegrass music scene, and that’s honestly okay, because Billy Strings has it pretty much covered. Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson sometimes dip into the realm of bluegrass, but there’s no one who can fill an arena by flat-pickin’ quite like William Lee Apostol, A.K.A. Billy Strings. Billy Strings didn’t just magically turn into a master bluegrass player overnight. He dedicated himself to playing guitar and learning music at a young age, even studying the likes of bluegrass legends like Doc Watson and trying to emulate the greats. And his parents helped introduce him to a variety of different music, which ultimately shaped him as the impressive artist that he is today. Now, at 33-years-old, there’s not really a song or style that’s off limits for Billy Strings. He’s far and above one of the best, young bluegrass artists in the world, and that’s why the Jackass crew knew they could trust him with covering a song that means so much to them and their fanbase. Ever heard the song “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough?” It’s a track that’s cherished by the Jackass community, and for their forthcoming movie – which has been confirmed to be the crew’s last – they got the one and only Billy Strings to cover it. Jackass fans will certainly recognize the tune, as it’s been featured in a number of the projects created by Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and company. Most notably, the song was played in the first ever MTV film focusing on dumb pranks and not-so-thought-through stunts: Jackass: The Movie. Believe it or not, that was released all the way back in late 2002, and it helped launch the crew and the Jackass brand to new heights. There in the 2000s, Jackass was on a roll. Over the years, the movies and idiotic clips have become fewer and far between. But the one thing that’s remained constant through it all? That’d be Roger Alan Wade’s “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough.” The song was penned for the Jackass movie, but Wade eventually included it on his 2005 album All Likkered Up. It’s a wonderful track that perfectly encapsulates everything the Jackass gang has been doing ever since they broke out on MTV. Now, after over two decades of tomfoolery, Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the crew are calling it quits… and they probably should have done so a long time ago for the sake of their health. Though it’s sad, they are going out on a high note, and that’s especially true now that they have this wonderful cover from Billy Strings to go along with their upcoming film. Check it out: “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough” by Billy Strings And here’s the original, just in case any Jackass fans wanted to throw it back to Wade’s version “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough” by Roger Alan Wade The post Billy Strings Tapped To Cover “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough” For ‘Jackass: Best & Last’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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