Well now, honey, let me break it all down for ya:

– Ol’ Cody Johnson recently got himself busy covering Merle Haggard’s classic, “If We Make It Through December,” for a performance on the Circle Network.
– Now this ditty ain’t a cheerful Christmas carol; it’s about a hard-working man who gets laid off just before the holidays. Heavy stuff, y’all.
– Cody, he’s a native of Texas and he’s been making a name for himself in country music with his rugged voice and cowboy charm.

######Hot Take

Our Boy Cody Johnson Gets Nostalgic!

Now listen here, y’all,

Cody Johnson’s take on Merle Haggard’s classic ain’t no light-hearted holiday jingle,

but it sure does warm this old heart of mine. It’s got a real down-to-earth feel, kinda like a glass of strong, southern sweet tea on a hot summer day. Heavy, but with a sweetness that lets you know it’s all gonna be alright.

Now don’t get me wrong sugar,

Cody ain’t trying to replace ol’ Merle – that’d be like replacing my grandma’s peach cobbler at Sunday dinner! Just ain’t gonna happen!

But it sure is nice to see younger folks paying respects to the ones who came before ’em in the business.

So in conclusion, darlin’, Cody Johnson impresses yet again with a soulful cover, true to the original while adding his own Texas flair. Now that’s what I call country music, sugar!



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