LAS VEGAS (July 25, 2022) – Today, country superstar Cody Johnson announced he will perform with special guest Ashland Craft at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Known for his explosive live shows and electrifying stage presence, COJO Music / Warner Music Nashville Platinum recording artist Johnson regularly sells out shows across the country due an established following of passionate and loyal fans.

Tickets starting at $45 (not including applicable service charges or fees) go on sale to the public Friday, July 29 at 10 a.m. PT at AXS.com. Cody Johnson fan club members will have access to purchase tickets starting Wednesday, July 27 from 10 a.m. PT to 10 pm. PT. Members of MGM Rewards, MGM Resorts International’s reimagined loyalty rewards program, and AEG customers will receive access to a pre-sale running Thursday, July 28 from 10 a.m. PT to 10 p.m. PT.  

In the last year, Johnson, who MusicRow predicts “just might be the future of real country music,” as released a critically acclaimed, award-winning feature-length documentary (“Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story”) and delivered two celebrated albums (Human The Double Album and A Cody Johnson Christmas). He has seen his platinum-selling “’Til You Can’t” single reach the #1 position on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts in addition to the top spot on Billboard’s airplay, streaming and sales-based ‘Hot Country Songs’ chart, added more RIAA platinum and gold singles and album certifications bringing his career total to 12 certifications, played sold-out concerts and more.

Johnson increased his worldwide streams by nearly one billion in 2021, growing from two billion to over three billion streams. Johnson’s new album Human The Double Album has received tremendous media praise making the ‘Best of’ lists with All Music (Favorite Country Albums of 2021, Human), Billboard (15 Best Country Songs of 2021, “’Til You Can’t”), Holler (Country Records of the Year, Human), New York Times (Best Album of 2021, Human), Saving Country Music (Best Mainstream Country Albums of 2021, Human), Taste of Country (Best Country Albums of 2021, Human and Top Country Songs of 2021, “’Til You Can’t”), Yardbarker’s (Country Music’s Biggest Breakout Stars of 2021) and more.
 

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About Michelob ULTRA Arena
The Michelob ULTRA Arena is a multi-purpose arena home to World Championship Boxing, premier concerts and special events. With seating for as many as 12,000, the arena, which was recently renovated in 2018, offers excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art lighting and sound. The entertainment venue is home to the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, the city’s first professional basketball team, and has hosted prominent events and concerts such as Justin Timberlake, KISS, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, John Mayer, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Alejandro Fernandez and David Foster & Friends. World championship boxing events have featured fighters including Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Shane Mosley and Bernard Hopkins. The Michelob ULTRA Arena also has been home to multiple Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events, USA Basketball and the Latin GRAMMY Awards.

About AEG Presents 
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across three continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Goldenvoice, Messina Touring Group, Concerts West, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, Madison House Presents, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

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Media Contact for Cody Johnson:
Jessie Schmidt
jessie@schmidtpr.com

Media Contact for Michelob ULTRA Arena:
Katharine Sherrer
MGM Resorts International
ksherrer@mgmresorts.com