Reba & Cody Johnson Unite For “Whoever’s In New England” Duet During CMA Fest

Reba McEntire & Cody Johnson Perform Live Duet Of “Whoever’s In New England” During 2023 CMA Fest In Nashville

Every summer, country artists and fans gather in Nashville, Tennessee for the annual CMA Fest. Previously know as Fan Fair, the multi-day event features multiple stages that showcase the hottest names in country music.

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Because CMA Fest is such a big deal, artists often surprise their fans with superstar collaborations. In the past we’ve seen Carrie Underwood sing with Dwight Yoakam, watched Tim McGraw and Luke Combs duet, and got the chance to enjoy a collaboration between Dierks Bentley and Billy Ray Cyrus.

During the 2023 CMA Fest, fans were treated to a duet from two country powerhouses…Reba McEntire and Cody Johnson.

This wasn’t McEntire and Johnson’s first time singing together. The duo previously collaborated on the song “Dear Rodeo,” which was released in 2020.

Their official music video has over seven million views at the time of this writing.

During 2023’s CMA Fest, Johnson and McEntire opted to sing one of her biggest hits. They performed 1986’s “Whoever’s In New England.”

Cody Johnson Covered “Whoever’s In New England” Before The 2023 CMA Fest

Johnson is quite familiar with “Whoever’s In New England.” He’s covered the song solo for years.

One video of Johnson performing the tune has over two million views.

For months, we only had fan-filmed videos of McEntire and Johnson singing “Whoever’s In New England” at CMA Fest. But finally, a television special that aired on July 19, 2023 showcased their full duet in all of its glory.

Most of the performance was delivered by Cody, accompanied only by his acoustic guitar. The crowd was eerily silent and completely captivated as he sang. Cameras caught the surprise on faces in the crowd when Reba walked onto the stage to sing the second verse. The song’s conclusion was the only time during the song that CoJo and Reba sang together, and it left fans wanting more from the two stars.

Head below to watch the video of McEntire and Johnson’s “Whoever’s In New England” duet at the 2023 CMA Fest. They crushed it!