5 Things to Know about Country Newcomer Cody Johnson

Cody Johnson
(Photo courtesy of Warner Music Nashville)

You have been hearing the song “On My Way To You” on B104 by a new country singer-songwriter on the national stage. Here are five things to know about Cody Johnson.

  1. Cody was born May 21, 1987 in Sebastopol, Texas. He will turn 32 on his birthday this year.
  2. Cody’s hometown is Huntsville, Texas
  3. At age 19 Cody formed a band called “The Cody Johnson Band” that included his dad, Carl, as a member.
  4. Cody self-released six albums before being signed to Warner Music Nashville Records.
  5. Cody’s sixth self-released album was titled Gotta Be Me. That album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Album sales chart and #11 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart.

Cody Johnson’s debut major-label studio album is titled Ain’t Nothin’ To It and was released last Friday, January 18th. The debut single from the album “On My Way To You” is approaching the top 20 on the Billboard Country Airplay charts. The song is at #23 and climbing this week. Keep listening for the song on B104.

By: Buck Stevens