Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/05/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Sebastopol, Trinity County, Texas |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Cody Johnson
04/11/2026
Health concerns forced Johnson to cancel the remaining two shows of his international leg of the Live '26 tour. His next tour dates were scheduled to begin in February 2027.
17/05/2026
Cody Johnson won Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, held in Las Vegas. He dedicated the Entertainer of the Year win to Luke Combs.
17/04/2026
Johnson announced his tenth studio album, Banks of the Trinity, and released the promotional single 'I Want You'. The album was later set for a June 26, 2026 release, and he described it as a deeply personal record.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Cody Daniel Johnson |
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| Nickname(s) | CoJo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Medium Copper Golden Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Groveton Jr-Sr High School, Groveton, Texas |
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| Educational Qualification | High School Pass |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Brandi Johnson |
| Marriage Date | 08/11/2008 |
Family
| Father | Carl Johnson |
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| Mother | Sheila Johnson |
| Spouse | Brandi Johnson |
| Children | 3 children: Clara Mae, Cori Nicole, Jaycee Daniel |
Career
| Debut | Cody Johnson made his debut with the album 'Black and White Label' in 2006. |
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| Upcoming Album | Banks of the Trinity (tenth studio album, scheduled for release in 2026) |
| 2026 Singles | 'I Want You', 'Blame Texas', 'Footlights' (Merle Haggard cover), 'Hello Lonesome', 'Horseback' |
Favourites
| Food | Grandmother's Banana Pudding |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Ford F-350 (1995) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Cody Johnson was raised in a family deeply involved in music, where he learned to play various instruments from his father. | |
| 2. His early performances were at church and local amateur bands. | |
| 3. He started bull riding at 14 and aspired to compete in the National Finals Rodeo. | |
| 4. An English teacher inspired him to pursue a career in music after hearing his singing. | |
| 5. Prior to his music career, he worked as a chain gang overseer in a Texas prison. | |
| 6. In 2006, he formed the Cody Johnson Band with his father. | |
| 7. Though his wife, Brandi, first saw him at a Future Farmers of America event when she was 14, they began dating years later. | |
| 8. His album 'Six Strings One Dream' was released in 2009 and achieved significant success on Texas music charts. | |
| 9. Cody quit his prison job in 2011 to pursue music full-time, with support from his wife and the prison warden. | |
| 10. He has released several successful albums, including 'Gotta Be Me', 'Ain't Nothin' to It', and 'Leather'. | |
| 11. He wrote the song 'The Painter' as a tribute to his wife. | |
| 12. Cody collaborated with Carrie Underwood for the song 'I'm Gonna Love You' from his album 'Leather'. | |
| 13. He enjoys fishing and hunting, often accompanied by his family. | |
| 14. Cody is active in charity work related to education, housing, health, and empowerment, and hosts an annual fundraising event called The CoJo- Cody Johnson Championship. | |
| 15. After a ruptured eardrum sidelined him in late 2025, he returned to the stage in February 2026 for his Live '26 tour. | |
| 16. He has described Nashville executives wanting him to drop his cowboy hat before offering a record deal, which he declined to do. |
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