The Painter (song) explained

The Painter
Cover:Cody Johnson - The Painter.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cody Johnson
Album:Leather
Released:August 11, 2023
Genre:Country
Length:3:31
Label:Warner Nashville
Producer:Trent Willmon
Prev Title:Human
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Long Live Cowgirls
Next Year:2023

"The Painter" is a song by American country music singer Cody Johnson, released on August 11, 2023 as the lead single from his third major-label studio album Leather. It was written by Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins and produced by Trent Willmon.

Background

Cody Johnson announced the single in an interview with iHeartRadio's Spencer Graves in July 2023, which was set to be sent to country radio (including WLCY-FM) on August 14.[1] Prior to its release, he teased the song on Instagram with a video of him and his wife Brandi dancing in a field,[2] and later with a video of black and white photos highlighting moments of their relationship which ends with a color photo of their family.[3] Johnson has said his favorite lyric in the song is "For every wall I built, she saw a canvas", adding "If there's anything that describes my marriage with my wife, Brandi, it's that line."[4]

The song is a tribute to Brandi, in which Johnson describes the qualities he loves about her.[5] [6]

Music video

The music video for "The Painter" premiered on January 19, 2024.[7] It was directed by Dustin Haney and features scenes shot on Johnson's ranch in Texas alongside his wife Brandi.[7]

Charts

Chart (2023–2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 27
UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[9] 1

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Young . Casey . Cody Johnson Announces New Single "The Painter" Is Dropping Next Month, Confirms Deluxe Album Leather Coming This Fall . Whiskey Riff . August 29, 2023 . July 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: Crabtree . Mary Claire . Cody Johnson Teases New Single "The Painter" In Video Dancing With His Wife . Whiskey Riff . August 29, 2023 . August 1, 2023.
  3. Web site: O'Connell . Madeleine . Cody Johnson Tributes His Wife, Brandi, In Heartfelt New Single, 'The Painter' . Country Now . August 29, 2023 . August 9, 2023.
  4. Web site: Watts . Cindy . Cody Johnson Talks "The Painter" And How His Wife Is Tougher Than He Is . https://web.archive.org/web/20230812151634/https://www.cmt.com/news/ukm3mx/cody-johnson-talks-the-painter-and-how-his-wife-is-tougher-than-he-is . dead . August 12, 2023 . . August 29, 2023 . August 10, 2023.
  5. Web site: O'Connell . Madeleine . Listen: Cody Johnson's 'The Painter' Celebrates His Love And Appreciation For His Wife, Brandi . Country Now . August 29, 2023 . August 11, 2023.
  6. Web site: Dukes . Billy . Cody Johnson's 'The Painter' Is an Original 'I Love You' [Listen] ]. Taste of Country . August 29, 2023 . August 11, 2023.
  7. Web site: Cody Johnson Puts His Love Story On Display Through Cinematic Music Video For 'The Painter'. Madeleine O'Connell. January 19, 2024. Country Now. January 21, 2024.
  8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. August 21, 2023. August 29, 2023.
  9. Web site: Cody Johnson Secures UK Country Airplay Chart No.1 With "The Painter". Holler.. March 17, 2024. March 21, 2024.