Brandon Lake Brings Out Cody Johnson as Surprise Guest at Texas Show

The 'Just Like Heaven' singer welcomed the country star to the stage during his sold-out performance in San Antonio.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:54pm

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A minimalist, abstract illustration using bold, jagged black silhouettes against a stark white background, conceptually representing the musical collaboration between country artists Brandon Lake and Cody Johnson.The surprise appearance of Cody Johnson at Brandon Lake's Texas concert underscores the excitement and viral potential of unexpected artist collaborations.San Antonio Today

Brandon Lake's fans were treated to a special surprise when the singer brought out Cody Johnson to join him on stage during his 'King of Hearts Tour' stop in San Antonio, Texas. The two artists performed their collaborative track 'When a Cowboy Prays' to the delight of the crowd.

Why it matters

The surprise appearance highlights the growing relationship between the two country stars and the excitement it generates among their fanbases. Collaborations between popular artists often create viral moments that drive further engagement and interest in both acts.

The details

Before performing 'When a Cowboy Prays,' Lake called Johnson out to the stage, much to the audience's excitement. The two singers then delivered a live rendition of their fan-favorite track, which was released earlier this year after fans 'broke the internet' requesting the collaboration. Lake and Johnson's version features lyrics about a hardworking man's simple prayers for 'a little bread' and 'a little water'.

  • Brandon Lake is currently headlining his 'King of Hearts Tour'.
  • The surprise appearance happened during Lake's sold-out show at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

The players

Brandon Lake

An American Christian singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Just Like Heaven' and his Grammy-winning collaboration 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' with Jelly Roll.

Cody Johnson

A popular country music artist from Texas who has found success with songs like 'When Cowboys Pray,' his duet with Brandon Lake.

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What they’re saying

“I immediately said yes. I'm a huge fan.”

— Cody Johnson

“I told y'all! You never know who might show up next at the King of Hearts Tour.”

— Brandon Lake

What’s next

Fans are hoping Lake will continue to surprise concertgoers with more special guest appearances, potentially including collaborators like Jelly Roll or Lainey Wilson.

The takeaway

The surprise appearance of Cody Johnson at Brandon Lake's Texas show exemplifies the excitement and viral potential of unexpected artist collaborations, further strengthening the connection between their fanbases.