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In the second episode of our country music podcast, “Chicagoland Country Kids,” hosts Ryan Schiestel and Abby Varkalis discuss Cody Johnson, a country star gaining fame by the minute. Listen to find out about “Co Jo’s” former rodeo career, experience working in a prison, and his fast switch to country music. Also stay tuned to hear about his most popular songs and concert rituals!

Chicagoland Country Kids is recorded at KALA Radio on the campus of Saint Ambrose University. A special thank you to Luke Vera, the voice in the introduction to the podcast.

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