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In this in-depth segment, Analytic Dreamz breaks down Cody Johnson’s long-awaited official release of “Travelin’ Soldier.” On November 11, 2025, CoJo dropped the powerful live performance video “Travelin’ Soldier (From The Stage)” on YouTube as a Veterans Day tribute to the brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for our freedom. Just four days earlier on November 7, the studio version finally hit all platforms after six years of relentless fan demand.Analytic Dreamz traces the song’s journey: originally written by Bruce Robison in 1996, made iconic by The Chicks in 2002–2003 (platinum #1 hit until the 2003 radio ban), and reborn through Cody Johnson’s 2020 lockdown livestream that exploded online. The 2022 acoustic YouTube upload has now surpassed 58 million views and 247K likes, with fans holding “Play Travelin’ Soldier” signs at every show worldwide.From October 30, 2025, Johnson fueled the fire by reposting dozens of fan TikToks begging for the studio cut, sending speculation viral. The result: one of the most anticipated country releases of the decade, arriving alongside his current radio single “The Fall” climbing Billboard Country Airplay.Analytic Dreamz explores why this heartbreaking story of a young soldier and the girl he leaves behind still resonates globally, how Johnson’s raw delivery has turned it into a modern classic alongside covers like Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” and Combs’ “Fast Car,” and what this dual release (studio + live Veterans Day video) means for CoJo’s unstoppable 2025–2026 momentum heading into his massive Leather Deluxe Tour arena run and Stagecoach 2026.Stream the full segment now on Notorious Mass Effect with Analytic Dreamz – the definitive breakdown of Cody Johnson’s “Travelin’ Soldier” takeover.