Leather (album)

Leather(2023)

Banks of the Trinity(2026) | Human: The Double Album(2021) | Leather(2023) | Banks of the Trinity(2026) | | Human: The Double Album(2021) | Leather(2023) | Banks of the Trinity(2026) | | | | | | | | "The Painter"Released: August 11, 2023 "Dirt Cheap"Released: March 11, 2024 "I'm Gonna Love You"Released: September 27, 2024 "The Fall"Released: April 28, 2025 | | | | | | | | |

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, "The Painter" was issued in August 2023 as the lead single.

Johnson stated that the 12 tracks released on November 3, 2023, were the intended first part of a double album. The deluxe edition was released a year later on November 1, 2024, and included a set of 13 additional tracks. Johnson co-wrote three of the album's 25 tracks and it was produced by Trent Willmon.

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". 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".

Leather won Album of the Year at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 20, 2024.