Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood Just Hit Platinum—And Their Love Song Isn’t Slowing Down Anytime Soon. ML
Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood Celebrate New RIAA Platinum Milestone with Their Chart-Topping Duet “I’m Gonna Love You”
Multi-Platinum country powerhouse Cody Johnson and eight-time GRAMMY Award winner Carrie Underwood are celebrating a major career milestone as their emotionally charged duet, “I’m Gonna Love You,” officially earns RIAA Platinum certification. The song, which spent two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the country charts, has now surpassed an impressive 360 million global streams, a testament to its wide-reaching impact and the undeniable chemistry between the two country superstars.
Co-written by Chris Stevens, Kelly Archer, and Travis Denning, “I’m Gonna Love You” appears on Cody Johnson’s Leather (Deluxe Edition), an album praised for its authenticity and powerful storytelling. The duet’s commanding vocal performances and heartfelt lyrics have resonated deeply with fans, solidifying it as one of the standout collaborations of the year.
Cody and Carrie first performed the song together during the 58th Annual CMA Awards, delivering one of the evening’s most talked-about moments. Their onstage chemistry and emotional intensity drew widespread praise from both fans and critics. Now, a year later, the two return to the CMA spotlight with nominations for Music Event of the Year and Video of the Year for the same track. The visually stunning music video, directed by award-winning filmmaker Dustin Haney, beautifully captures the song’s raw emotion and cinematic storytelling.
In addition to their joint nominations, Cody Johnson is also up for Entertainer of the Year — his first-ever nod in that coveted category — and Male Vocalist of the Year, further cementing his rise as one of country music’s most commanding voices.
The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19, airing on ABC and streaming the following day on Hulu.
