Fri Mar 28 21:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Country Star Cody Johnson and Mexican Music Icon Carin Leon Blend Genres in New Hit “She Hurts Like Tequila”
**Nashville, TN** – Country music star Cody Johnson and Mexican regional music sensation Carin Leon have teamed up for a groundbreaking bilingual collaboration, “She Hurts Like Tequila,” released Friday. The song masterfully blends the classic sounds of country with the vibrant energy of música mexicana, creating a unique sonic landscape.
The collaboration was born from a chance encounter. Johnson, while dining at a Mexican restaurant, heard Leon’s music and was immediately captivated. He tracked down Leon, and the two subsequently met to write “She Hurts Like Tequila,” drawing inspiration from the potent spirit itself. The song features Leon singing in Spanish and Johnson in English, showcasing a seamless blend of their respective styles.
Both artists expressed their enthusiasm for the project. Johnson described the experience as a fulfilling crossover, while Leon highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between música mexicana and country music, emphasizing the inherent similarities between the genres. Leon, a pioneer in this crossover, made history last year as the first Mexican artist to perform at Stagecoach.
“She Hurts Like Tequila” marks Johnson’s first single since the release of his *Leather* deluxe edition. For Leon, the collaboration adds to a string of recent successes, including features on other albums. The song is expected to appeal to fans of both country and Mexican regional music, promising to be a major hit.
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