The Painter (song)

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"The Painter"
Cody Johnson - The Painter.jpg
Single by Cody Johnson
from the album Leather
ReleasedAugust 11, 2023
Genre Country
Length3:31
Label Warner Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Benjy Davis
  • Kat Higgins
  • Ryan Larkins
Producer(s) Trent Willmon
Cody Johnson singles chronology
"Human"
(2022)		"The Painter"
(2023)		"Long Live Cowgirls"
(2023)
Music video
"The Painter" on YouTube

"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.

Contents

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. [4] [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 performance for "The Painter"
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

Certifications for "The Painter"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [15] Platinum80,000‡
United States (RIAA) [16] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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References

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  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ O'Connell, Madeleine (August 9, 2023). "Cody Johnson Tributes His Wife, Brandi, In Heartfelt New Single, 'The Painter'". Country Now. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Dukes, Billy (August 11, 2023). "Cody Johnson's 'The Painter' Is an Original 'I Love You' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  7. 1 2 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.
  8. ↑ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
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