Cody Johnson – A Different Day

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Artist: Cody Johnson

Title: A Different Day

Year: 2011

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1. 18 Wheels (3:00)
2. Guilty As Can Be (4:02)
3. Diamond In My Pocket (3:16)
4. Keep Her Man (3:18)
5. A Different Day (4:10)
6. Ride With Me (3:35)
7. The Way She Loves Me (3:28)
8. What's Left Of Texas? (4:33)
9. Get Back Home To You (3:49)
10. Ocean Of Whiskey (3:43)
11. I Don't Care About You (3:58)
12. Jesus Ain't Watching (3:39)
13. The Grandpa Song (5:52)

Review

Alright, let's dive into Cody Johnson's 2011 album "A Different Day." This Texas boy didn't just dip his toes into the country music scene; he cannonballed right in. Released on October 30, 2011, this album was Johnson's ticket to the big leagues, especially in the Lone Star State.

Johnson's got that old-school country vibe that'll make you think of George Strait and Willie Nelson, but with his own modern twist. The album's got range, baby. You've got "Guilty As Can Be," a gritty tale about a guy who offed his wife's lover and ended up behind bars. Then there's "Diamond In My Pocket," a lovey-dovey proposal tune that went Platinum. Talk about variety!

But it's not all murder ballads and love songs. Johnson's got something to say about his home state in "What's Left of Texas?", and he gets all sentimental in "The Grandpa Song." The production's slick too, thanks to Trent Willmon's magic touch. This album was such a hit that Johnson scored New Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2011 Texas Regional Radio Music Awards. It was enough to make him quit his day job as a prison guard and go all-in on music. "A Different Day" isn't just an album; it's the sound of a star being born. - Chase