Cody Johnson lived the life of a man who stood between iron bars and the people behind them at the Huntsville State Penitentiary. In his family, you either wore the uniform of a guard or the orange of an inmate. This was the family business in East Texas.
Cody worked the fields as a correctional officer while he dreamed of country music. He had to be firm but fair to stay safe. It is one thing to sing about hardship, but it is another thing to live it every single day. You can see the grit in his eyes when he talks about his past.
Watch him below explaining this gritty life:
Cody Johnson Before the Fame: From Prison Guard to Country Powerhouse
One viewer said that Cody is the only artist who makes them feel proud to be from Texas. Another fan mentioned that his stories are the reason his music feels so real. People love him because he does not fake his roots.
That hard time behind the walls gave birth to a story about a man facing his own judgment. The song is a raw look at a soul caught in the middle of a mistake. It is the sound of a man who has seen the inside of a cell and knows that everyone has a story to tell. You can hear the weight of the Huntsville prison in every single note he sings.
Cody Johnson – “Guilty As Can Be” (Official Audio)
Cody Johnson is the real deal in a world of dress up cowboys. His voice carries the weight of every mile he rode and every gate he locked. Follow Cody Johnson on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to see more of his journey.