Cody Daniel Johnson was born on May 21,1987 and is an American country music singer.
12 Facts About Cody Johnson
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Cody Johnson has self-released six albums, including Gotta Be Me, which debuted at number two on Billboards Country Albums chart, before releasing his first major-label album, Ain't Nothin' to It, in January 2019.
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Cody Johnson released his second major-label album, Human: The Double Album, in October 2021.
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Cody Johnson's style is classified as contemporary country and neo-traditionalist country, drawing influences from artists like George Strait and Willie Nelson.
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Cody Johnson learned from his father who performed in their local church.
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Cody Johnson performed at school and bars, where he discovered that people enjoyed his music.
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At the age of 19, the prison warden eventually convinced Cody Johnson to commit full time to his music career.
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In 2006, Cody Johnson formed the Cody Johnson Band with his father, Carl, and drummer Nathan Reedy.
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Cody Johnson won the 2011 Texas Regional Music Award for New Male Vocalist of the Year.
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Cody Johnson teamed with Kyle Park in 2012 for the Dancin' and Drinkin' at Johnson Park Tour.
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Cody Johnson's music is not classified as contemporary country, neo-traditionalist country, or Cowboy.
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Cody Johnson is inspired by many artists who are considered to be from the traditional days of country music: George Strait, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, and Loretta Lynn.