Leather is the ninth studio album and third major-label album by American
country music singer
Cody Johnson. It was released on November 3, 2023, via
Warner Music Nashville,[1] and produced by
Trent Willmon.[2] "
The Painter" was issued in August 2023 as the lead single. Johnson has stated that the 12 tracks released on November 3 are the first part of a "24-track deluxe album".[1]
Matt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that "while Cody's uptempo gems are fantastic, he really shines on ballads where he can showcase his conversational storytelling vocals", highlighting "Whiskey Bent" with
Jelly Roll and "Leather".[4]Entertainment Focus's James Daykin felt that Johnson "delves into themes deeply rooted in country traditions, weaving tales of love, loss, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a cowboy" and called it "a cohesive and emotionally charged album".[3]
Leather is the ninth studio album and third major-label album by American
country music singer
Cody Johnson. It was released on November 3, 2023, via
Warner Music Nashville,[1] and produced by
Trent Willmon.[2] "
The Painter" was issued in August 2023 as the lead single. Johnson has stated that the 12 tracks released on November 3 are the first part of a "24-track deluxe album".[1]
Matt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that "while Cody's uptempo gems are fantastic, he really shines on ballads where he can showcase his conversational storytelling vocals", highlighting "Whiskey Bent" with
Jelly Roll and "Leather".[4]Entertainment Focus's James Daykin felt that Johnson "delves into themes deeply rooted in country traditions, weaving tales of love, loss, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a cowboy" and called it "a cohesive and emotionally charged album".[3]