Cody Johnson Wins Coveted Album of The Year for Leather at 58th Annual CMA Awards
Cody’s remarkable night included a performance of his current single “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood bringing the crowd to their feet. Fans can catch the amazing vocal performance on the “58th Annual CMA Awards” on Hulu today.
Yesterday both Rolling Stone and the Tennessean ran features on Cody about the newly released Leather Deluxe Edition album and his long-term yet laser focused path to this point in his career. The CMA Album of The Year winning Leather received rave reviews from media from the onset of its release in 2023 – (and his Leather Deluxe Edition has continued that praise.) Reviewers have claimed the album from the “undeniably authentic” Cody: The “Human” singer captured that same unapologetic storytelling throughout the remainder of the record and even on the cover photo. While Johnson has always waved the country flag, he dove in even deeper with the production on "Leather," wanting his country music to ‘look, feel, sound, smell, and taste like country music’.
Cody Johnson has a way of captivating his fans with his heartfelt delivery and powerful, rugged vocals. His ability to get a crowd fired up and also draw them in for a sentimental ballad is unmatched.
The album includes a collection of songs that all highlight Johnson’s beloved authentic Texas vocals and loyalty to the traditional Country sound.
This well-rounded album stays true to the roots of country music and makes classic country fans proud. Early this month Cody played his first-ever headline stadium concert for 40,643 fans at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. To announce the tour date Cody attended batting practice and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a home Texas Rangers game this spring and returned to the field to perform the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in July. He will wrap his “Leather Tour” with a double show at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on December 12 and 13.
Get Cody’s Leather Deluxe Edition HERE
About Cody Johnson:Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. The artist that media has touted “just might be the future of real country music” has skyrocketed success with numerous celebrated albums: Leather Deluxe Edition, Leather, Human The Double Album, A Cody Johnson Christmas, Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live, and Ain’t Nothin’ To It plus an award-winning feature-length documentary “Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story.” Cody has 42 Gold and Platinum certifications, has nearly 8 billion global streams and three #1 singles.
Cody’s #1 single “Dirt Cheap,” written by Josh Philips, was recently awarded as Storyteller of The Year at the “People’s Choice Country Awards” and “The Painter” was awarded as the NSAI 2024 Song of The Year for writers Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins. Both #1 hits are included on the Leather Deluxe Edition.
His numerous industry honors include recognition as a CMT Artist of The Year, three CMT Music Awards wins, three CMA Awards, being named “Best New Country Artist” at the iHeart Music. His #1 His television appearances have entertained fans on the Today Show, the Kelly Clarkson Show and the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in addition to outstanding live tv performances at the iHeart Music Awards, the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards, CMT Giants honoring Vince Gill, and the CMT Artist of the Year Special.