Cody Johnson has released a new song “That’s Texas” ahead of his new deluxe album Leather. This is the fourth single ahead of the upcoming album which will be available November 3rd and is currently available for presale on his website.
This track was written by Ian Munsick, Jeremy Spillman, and Rivers Rutherford with Trent Willman on the production side of the song.
This is his third album as part of Warner Music Nashville, Ain’t Nothin’ to It, was his debut on the label. After being independent for so long, he’s helping shine a bright light on the Texas, Red Dirt scene. Johnson is currently on tour and begins his “Leather” tour in January with various arena and festival dates through July. He’ll be joined by Justin Moore, Dillon Carmichael, and Chris Janson, support will vary by market.
Originally a rodeo cowboy, Cody Johnson has been unapologetically traditional in his music with songs like “Dear Rodeo” having a direct connection to his past. Now centering his music around family and love, Johnson has been able to be a part of huge songs like “Nothing Like You”, “With You, I Am” and “On My Way To You” all receiving various gold and platinum certifications from the RIAA.
Johnson has worked with Ian Munsick before on their track “Long Live Cowgirls” which was later released on Munsick’s album White Buffalo. He’s also worked with Brooks and Dunn as part of their Reboot album singing “Red Dirt Road” alongside the iconic duo. Johnson collaborated with Zac Brown Band on their The Comeback deluxe version, lending his vocals on “Wild Palomino.”
