| Cody Johnson was raised in a family deeply involved in music, where he learned to play various instruments from his father. |
| His early performances were at church and local amateur bands. |
| He started bull riding at 14 and aspired to compete in the National Finals Rodeo. |
| An English teacher inspired him to pursue a career in music after hearing his singing. |
| Prior to his music career, he worked as a chain gang overseer in a Texas prison. |
| In 2006, he formed the Cody Johnson Band with his father. |
| Though his wife, Brandi, first saw him at a Future Farmers of America event when she was 14, they began dating years later. |
| His album 'Six Strings One Dream' was released in 2009 and achieved significant success on Texas music charts. |
| Cody quit his prison job in 2011 to pursue music full-time, with support from his wife and the prison warden. |
| He has released several successful albums, including 'Gotta Be Me', 'Ain't Nothin' to It', and 'Leather'. |
| He wrote the song 'The Painter' as a tribute to his wife. |
| Cody collaborated with Carrie Underwood for the song 'I'm Gonna Love You' from his album 'Leather'. |
| He enjoys fishing and hunting, often accompanied by his family. |
| 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. |
