HR269 - Congratulating recording star Cody Daniel Johnson on his achievements in country music.

  89R14117 CW-D     By: Harless H.R. No. 269       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Recording star Cody Daniel Johnson, an East Texas   native who is as comfortable in the rodeo arena as he is on a   performance stage, has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the   country music industry; and          WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "CoJo," Cody Johnson was   born in Sebastopol and grew up on a ranch as a working cowboy who   excelled in bull riding at local rodeos, and he is now a formidable   competitor in team roping; he honed his skills on the music circuit   in the Lone Star State, releasing six independent albums before   signing with CoJo Music/Warner Music Nashville and making his major   label debut with Ain't Nothin ' To It in 2019; and          WHEREAS, Today, with nine studio albums under his belt,   Mr. Johnson is a multiplatinum artist and one of the most   celebrated singer/songwriters in country music; he has garnered   many accolades, including recognitions as a Country Music   Television Music Artist of The Year and Best New Country Artist at   the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards; his smash hit "'Til You Can't"   collected the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Country Song and CMA honors   as the Single and Music Video of the Year, and it was also selected   as the CMT Male Video and Performance of the Year; most recently,   his acclaimed record Leather was named the 2024 Album of the Year at   the Country Music Association Awards; and          WHEREAS, One of the most compelling vocalists of his   generation, Mr. Johnson delivers lyrics with raw vulnerability,   drawing listeners into heartfelt songs; one such recording, "Dirt   Cheap," was selected as the Storyteller Song of the Year at the 2024   People's Choice Country Awards and reached No. 1 on the radio; in   addition, he has racked up some 8.5 billion global career streams, a   number boosted by hits including "The Painter" and "I'm Gonna Love   You," a duet with Carrie Underwood; he is currently on the road for   his Leather Deluxe Tour; respected for his strong moral code and   work ethic, he supports education and community development causes   while promoting the sport of rodeo and mentoring young riders; in   all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife,   Brandi, and they live on their East Texas ranch with their two   daughters; and          WHEREAS, Cody Johnson is a source of tremendous pride to his   fellow Texans, and it is indeed fitting to honor him for his career   achievements at this time; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Cody Daniel Johnson on his   exceptional success in country music and extend to him sincere best   wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.