Cody Johnson is an American country music singer and songwriter from Texas, known for a traditionalist country and Texas country style that blends honky-tonk, outlaw, and contemporary country influences. He began performing in the mid-2000s and gained regional attention with self-released albums before signing to a major label in the 2010s; his career includes both independent and mainstream country-charting releases. Johnson's music is characterized by baritone vocals, storytelling lyrics focused on working-class and rural themes, straightforward arrangements featuring guitars, steel, and fiddles, and an emphasis on live performance and traditional country sensibilities.