Cody Johnson is an American country music singer and songwriter from Texas. He first built a following on the Texas country and Red Dirt scenes with the Cody Johnson Band, releasing several independent albums and touring regionally. In 2019 he signed with Warner Music Nashville, which broadened his audience and led to major-label releases. Johnson is known for a traditional, rugged country sound and lyrics that often reflect life in rural Texas and the cowboy lifestyle. He has continued to grow his career with projects that blend classic country influences with a modern edge.