While making his latest album, Cody Johnson returned to his roots, drumming up inspiration from his childhood in the small town of Sebastopol, Texas, on the winding Trinity River. “Banks of the Trinity” will debut June 26, with a 16-song track list that is unmistakably personal. Anchored by traditional country and bluegrass stylings, the award-winning artist reflects on his younger days spent fishing for dinner, playing his first live show, and working summer jobs.
Johnson began working on “Banks of the Trinity” right after winning Album of the Year for “Leather” at the 2024 Country Music Association Awards. “The day we won ... I said, ‘Okay, it’s time to get back to work,’” Johnson shared with Billboard. He views this album as a “journey back” to his roots, which aided his recovery after a health setback.
