Kid Rock filled in for Cody Johnson at the Hondo Rodeo Fest in Arizona recently.
While he was onstage, he took the liberty of adding another verse to Johnson’s No.1 hit, ” ‘Till You Can’t”, about slain political activist Charlie Kirk.
Rock was standing in for Johnson as he continues to heal from his burst eardrum surgery, and he decided to use the opportunity to remember Kirk.
According to Music Mayhem, Rock sang the first verse of ” ‘Till You Can’t” then paused the song and show.
“Now, a few weeks ago, I woke up alone early on a Sunday morning and had this song stuck in my head,” he told the crowd.
“And in that moment, someone or something spoke to me and told me there was still a verse missing from this song, and to get up and write it down. So I did,” Rock continued.
At that exact moment, Kirk’s face showed up on the screens behind him.” And now, I know exactly who was speaking to me that morning,” Rock said.
Rock then continued, in a quiet, almost whisper-like tone, singing the new, added lyrics.
What Lyrics Did Kid Rock Add to Cody Johnson’s ” ‘Till You Can’t”?
Rock’s added verse focuses on finding faith.
There’s a book that is sitting in your house somewhere that could use some dusting off / There’s a man that died for all our sins / hanging from the cross / You can give your life to Jesus / and he’ll give you a second chance / ’til you can’t, ’til you can’t.
Kirk spoke about religion just as much as he spoke about politics during his career. He was an evangelical Christian who gave his life to Jesus at a young age, and his religious beliefs shaped much of his political worldview.
When Did Charlie Kirk Die?
Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University. He was there as part of his American Comeback Tour.
He was just 31 years old.
He is survived by his wife Erika Kirk, who was subsequently named as his successor at the head of his nonprofit Turning Point USA. He also leaves behind two young children.
Read More: The Country Music World Mourns Charlie Kirk
After his death, many country stars paid tribute to Kirk. Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany were among the most vocal of those, and they also recently helped present Erika Kirk with the Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at the 2025 Patriot Awards.
Where is Kid Rock From?
Kid Rock was born in Romeo, Michigan.
14 Powerful Photos From Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service
An estimated 90,000 people attended Sunday’s (Sept. 21) memorial for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
Among the notable speakers were President Trump, Vice President Vance, Kirk’s widow Erika, Marco Rubio and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes
PICTURES: See Inside Kid Rock’s Luxurious Childhood Home
Kid Rock has a rough-and-tumble image, but he didn’t exactly grow up in humble circumstances. His childhood home was a 5,660-square-foot luxury home in Michigan, situated on 5.5 acres that includes 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 5-car garage, along with a partially finished walkout and guest house. There’s also a 3 stall horse barn, regulation tennis court and inground pool. The 22-room house was renovated in 2004, and it also has a hot tub and a wet bar.
Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker
