KC Johns Ignites “Bad Perfume” Era with Music Video Release, Radio Breakthrough, and West Coast Run with Creed Fisher
Highest Debut of the Week on the Texas Country Music Chart and American Country Music Chart
NASHVILLE, TN — February 19, 2026 — Country-rock artist KC Johns turns up the heat with the release of the official music video for her fiery new single, “Bad Perfume,” alongside a major debut at radio. She follows with a stacked stretch of tour dates across the U.S. with her Bad Perfume Tour, and with newly announced appearances on the West Coast leg of Creed Fisher’s This Whiskey And Me Tour this spring.
The release arrives as “Bad Perfume” makes a powerful impact at radio, debuting at the Highest Entry on both the American Country Music Chart and the Texas Country Music Chart. In its first week, the single secured the third-most adds and earned Song of the Week honors on the Texas Country Music Chart, while also landing the fifth-most adds, ninth greatest gainer, and “surging and emerging” recognition on the CDX Charts.
Directed by Carl Diebold (Gavin DeGraw, Mandy Moore, Rascal Flatts), the “Bad Perfume” video marks Johns’ fifth collaboration with the filmmaker and brings the song’s gripping storyline to life with smoky, backlit, high-energy shots of the band performing, intercut with moments of KC confronting the emotions tied to a former relationship. The result is a visceral experience that mirrors the track’s magnetic pull–culminating in a striking clip that feels like the first full breath after the scent finally releases its hold.
Johns is bringing the song’s explosive energy directly to fans on her Bad Perfume Tour, which kicked off in East Point, GA, and continues with stops in Key West, FL, Yorkville, IL, Raleigh, NC, Knoxville, TN, and more. KC joins Creed Fisher this spring for select dates on his This Whiskey And Me Tour. Running April through May 2026, the shows will take her to Salt Lake City, Tacoma, Reno, West Hollywood, Phoenix, and additional markets — expanding her national footprint while complementing her own headline run.
Together, the video release, radio surge, and persistent touring schedule signal a defining moment for Johns as she continues to build momentum around “Bad Perfume” and connect with fans coast to coast.
Full dates for the Bad Perfume Tour and select appearances with Creed Fisher are available here.
“Bad Perfume” music video is available now on YouTube
Stream “Bad Perfume” Here
KC Johns delivers infectious country-rock with dynamic, compelling vocals and an undeniable determination. She turned heads with her viral single “Rodeo Queen,” hitting over 1.9 million streams, climbing to #28 on Texas Country Radio, and earning Top 10 honors from the Texas Country Music Association. Johns kicked off 2026 with “Bad Perfume,” accompanied by a music video. The track is a smoky, dangerous rocker driven by bold guitars and sultry rhythm, capturing the intoxicating rush of a love that smelled sweet at first but turned sharp and unforgettable. From opening for major artists like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, and Randy Houser to headlining her own stages around the world, KC brings her signature blend of honesty, grit, and soulful storytelling. She remains grounded in connection, dedicated to creating experiences that resonate, all while enjoying a glass of her Thunder Mesquite Smoked Bourbon Whiskey. Learn more at KCJohns.Rocks.