Cody James
Better State of Mind
© 2002 Cody James (659057238623)
The rich baritone of this successful songwriter turned artist gets this modern country CD off to a rockin' start with the title track. James also fills his self penned ballads with a great deal of emotion.
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Cody James arrived in Nashville in the summer of 1994, bringing with him little more than raw determination, raw talent, and a guitar case full of songs. He spent the next few years honing his craft, developing relationships, and learning the music business.
By 1997, Cody James had gained the respect of his peers. That year he caught the attention of the legendary Loretta Lynn. After hearing only a few of Cody's songs, Loretta reopened her publishing companies, which she'd chosen to close ten years earlier. She signed Cody to a three-year contract as her only writer.
Through Loretta's friendship and mentoring, Cody developed the utmost love and respect for her. During this period, he co-wrote Loretta's Single "I Can't Hear the Music", a poignant ballad about Loretta's late husband Doolittle (Doo). The song appears on Loretta's album, "Still Country" and has received great revues from Billboard Magazine. During and since his three years at Coal Miners Music, Cody has had cuts by Mark Chestnut, Pam Tillis, and numerous other independent artists.
Cody James wrote, sang, and produced "Welcome to the Country" for a John Cherry movie production entitled "Pirates of the Plain" starring Tim Curry, famed for his role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". "Welcome To the Country" is currently climbing the charts in Europe. Cody was featured in Robert MacNeil’s “Do You Speak American” on PBS, and Several of Cody's songs are being performed in musical stage productions in an expanding theater chain in Ohio.
As a writer, Cody has accomplished a lot in a short period of time. His face and name are well known in the industry and his music in radio and TV. He has performed many of the songs from his CD, "Better State Of Mind" on WSM Radio's Oprystar Spotlight with Mathew Gillian. In a feature article on Cody in American Songwriter Magazine, Cody talks about his humble beginnings and the personal goals that drive him professionally. In a quote from the article, the interviewer states, "Cody is enormously grateful for everything he gets and polite to a fault…..I admit this has not been objective reporting. I like Cody James a lot. So sue me. But you know what? It's really fun to watch someone as their dreams come true".
Cody also volunteers his time as an Adopt-A-Shop Pro for NSAI, teaching and guiding aspiring songwriters. But he is most definitely a performing artist in his own right.
Hey everybody this is Cody. This that you have just read was written a few years back. It well describes the events that were going on in my career; but if you listen closely to these songs I wrote, they tell a different story. my writing was good but if you listen closely to the lyrics of” 2 Strong”, “Near Perfect”, “You’ll Know When You Get There” and “Better State of Mind”, the reality is in some of these songs I was writing about the man I wanted to be, not the man I was. I was searching. Though all these very cool things were going on in my career then, I was addicted to drugs and alcohol so bad that at times I didn’t think I could keep going; Then in 2001 my Mom got sick and I left Nashville for Missouri to care for her. In 2003 she died in my arms in a hospital bed in her living room, her name was Norine, she was 63, and was my best friend. Her death sent me into an alcohol soaked downward spiral that turned me into an outlaw and eventually led me to incarceration. But as life goes by, people change and grow. I’m not that man any longer. I have a new life, new goals, a new path, and all new songs. Please check out my other albums on CDBaby and join me in this new chapter of my life. (other albums will be available in 3 weeks)
Be blessed,
Cody James
October 30th 2008
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Better State of Mind
author: lelani RamageBeautifully composed and performed. An Album you'll never get tired of.
- author: Your Hermitage Bartender/Old Girlfriend
I find it rather funny - most of your comments are from the girls you xxxoxoxox'd! I still love your voice baby.
your music was awesome, thanks for the free cd
author: TravisJ&D Excavating!!! ........................ do you remember
AH I LOVE IT =)
author: Ashleyyi love the way he writes, and hes amazing singer too.
Way COOL!!!
author: D. A. THORNHILLCody's CD tells stories about real people, real places and real life. No plastic here, just the real thing. His songs make me want to pick up my guitar and play along!!
Perfert
author: Cirlcle G RanchThis album is loaded with great songs. You wont hit the skip button on your CD player. You will want to hear each song over and over again. This album should be #1 on the charts... It will be someday!
Great Music By Great Guy
author: DanaeThe CD is great although i dont really like country music:) i still like the songs.... Cody is also a great guy in general..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Remember me?
author: KimberlyI was around before you finished the CD. I hope it's doing well for you. I always thought you were an amazing man. I still have my version of Get On With It. Remember that? I sang the female version. I'll never forget the camping trips and the wonderful garden we had. Hope all is well and God bless. Kimberly M....
Awesome Music
author: CherylThere are not enough great words to describe the music on this CD. It is a Must Buy!!!!! I am looking forward to more CDs from this Very Talented Singer!!!!
Delightfully pleased!
author: Michael Kelly - Michael's Mobile MusicIf you like pure and true country music, give this CD a listen. Wonderful song selection. Enjoyed them all. My fave: Remake of Left Side Of the Bed.
Great voice such emotion I will buy this CD and his next one too!!
author: AngelaCody James is wondeful!! Great ballads... one hell of a writer! He makes me cry and smile both at the same time, I wish him all the succes he can handle!GOOD LUCK CODY!!
He makes me cry & dance at the same time!
author: Michelle (your sister in law)The CD is great. It has songs to make you cry & dance. So full of emotion. Its great!
Great lyrics, fantastic voice!
author: Mtobler- author: Your Future Wife.
This CD is a great combination of music.
Absolutely Wonderful
author: DonnaThis is a very talented artist. Wonderful voice that touches the heart.
He Rocks!
author: JoniHe rocks! Great, lyrics and a great mix of tunes.
Very good
author: AngelI like all the songs & will buy the next cd that comes out