"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.
| "The Painter" | ||||
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| Single by Cody Johnson | ||||
| from the album Leather | ||||
| Released | August 11, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
| Label | Warner Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Trent Willmon | |||
| Cody Johnson singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "The Painter" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editCody 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.[4][5][6]
Music video
editThe 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
edit| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 55 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 27 |
| UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[11] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 25 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] | 7 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[16] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Young, Casey (July 25, 2023). "Cody Johnson Announces New Single "The Painter" Is Dropping Next Month, Confirms Deluxe Album Leather Coming This Fall". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Crabtree, Mary Claire (August 1, 2023). "Cody Johnson Teases New Single "The Painter" In Video Dancing With His Wife". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (August 9, 2023). "Cody Johnson Tributes His Wife, Brandi, In Heartfelt New Single, 'The Painter'". Country Now. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Watts, Cindy (August 10, 2023). "Cody Johnson Talks "The Painter" And How His Wife Is Tougher Than He Is". CMT. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (August 11, 2023). "Listen: Cody Johnson's 'The Painter' Celebrates His Love And Appreciation For His Wife, Brandi". Country Now. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (August 11, 2023). "Cody Johnson's 'The Painter' Is an Original 'I Love You' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Madeleine O'Connell (January 19, 2024). "Cody Johnson Puts His Love Story On Display Through Cinematic Music Video For 'The Painter'". Country Now. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Secures UK Country Airplay Chart No.1 With "The Painter"". Holler. March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Cody Johnson – The Painter". Music Canada. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Cody Johnson – The Painter". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 16, 2024.