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Kid Rock Adds Faith-Focused Verse to Cody Johnson Hit in Onstage Tribute to Charlie Kirk

He stepped into Cody Johnson’s slot at the Arizona festival because the singer was recovering from eardrum surgery.

Overview

  • During a Nov. 8 set at Hondo Rodeo Fest in Arizona, Kid Rock paused “’Til You Can’t” to debut a new verse honoring Charlie Kirk.
  • He told the crowd he woke up weeks earlier with the song in his head, felt a verse was missing, and said he later knew Kirk was the inspiration.
  • A large screen displayed Kirk’s image as Rock sang lyrics about Jesus, forgiveness, and getting a “second chance.”
  • Kid Rock was filling in for Cody Johnson, who was sidelined following surgery for a burst or ruptured eardrum.
  • Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University; suspect Tyler Robinson surrendered two days later and faces aggravated murder and related charges without entering a plea.