The Early Show with Cody

08/26/2026

Cocke County Emergency Management Director - Joe Esway, joined me on The Early Show this morning for his monthly visit.

08/25/2026

The one and only Dolly Parton is gone. 🕊

A true icon, legend, and queen!

BREAKING: Dolly Parton, a country music legend and cultural icon, has died. She was 80. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/7NHAF0

08/18/2026

I have your chance to win Cody Johnson tickets after the 730 news!!

Tune up your singing voice for "Cody'oke"!!!

Sing your way to a pair of tickets to Cody's big show on Saturday night at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville with Clint Black and Chayce Beckham!!!

08/14/2026

Andre Pratt and Dr. AC Willis joined me this morning to preview the Cocke County Opry!!

Don't miss an unforgettable evening of Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel featuring Authentic Unlimited on Saturday, August 29 at the Cocke County High School Auditorium.

Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Show Begins: 4:30 PM

🎟️ Advance Tickets: $20
🎟️ At the Door: $25
👧 Kids 12 & Under: FREE

Tickets help support the COGUA Youth Center and Cocke County High School, making this more than just a concert—it’s an investment in our local youth and community.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets online:
https://cogua.com/newport/tickets

08/06/2026

The Newport Farmers Market is celebrating 👉YOU👈 this Saturday!

Don't miss the 🎉BIG🎉 customer Appreciation Day this Saturday, from 9am to Noon in from of City Hall.

This morning Regina Thornton joined me to preview what all will be going on, throughout the day and how you can win prizes!

PLUS.... Radio Robin Keith will be there broadcasting LIVE from 9 to Noon as well!

07/28/2026

Celebrating 250 years of America in Downtown Newport, this Friday! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Just in case you missed it this morning Jennifer Ellison (C5), Gary Carver (City of Newport), and Curtis Hance (Black Market Stage), all joined Cody on The Early Show to preview this Friday's big event downtown!

The evening will include music from Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, Dale Ann Bradley, Pickety Split, and MANY MORE!

All the fun starts at 3:30pm and last till 10:30pm in downtown Newport.

07/09/2026

MY FELLOW COCKE COUNTIANS!!! 🫡

Hey y'all, I've has been nominated for "BEST RADIO ANNOUNCER" on the Newport Plain Talk's - Best of the Best 2026!

You can vote once per day, up to July 26th at 11:59pm!

I'd LOVE to have your VOTE! Simply click the link below and vote!

Link to Vote:
https://newportplaintalk.secondstreetapp.com/BEST-OF-THE-BEST-2026/gallery?group=550440

06/18/2026

One Last Time....... 📻

This morning we shared the news that our very own Dale Jones was leaving the station. It's news I've know for a couple of weeks now and it still didn't get any easier.

I want to say a BIG thank you to this man, over the last five years he has helped bring The Early Show to a whole new level.

I have enjoyed every single second of it and I hope you have too, from the "Wrong Games" to the "Neighbor Skits" and yes, our favorite "Dumb Crook News", you helped me enjoy what radio had to offer again, in a much needed time.

I'll never be able to thank you, for all you did for me and the time we have spent together. You were the one back in April 2015 that trained me and showed me the ropes, taught me the do's and don't, I typically didn't listen to those, but you at least told me. Lol

It's goodbye for the work side of our life's, but it's a friendship, I'll always cherish and never forget!

Thank you Dale, this ride has meant more to me than you'll ever know!

Glad to call you my friend!