Johnson stated that the 12 tracks released on November 3, 2023, were the intended first part of a double album.[ 1] The deluxe edition was released a year later on November 1, 2024, and included a set of 13 additional tracks.[ 2] Johnson co-wrote three of the album's 25 tracks and it was produced by Trent Willmon .[ 2] [ 3]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Entertainment Focus [ 4]
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".[ 5] 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".[ 4]
Leather won Album of the Year at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 20, 2024.[ 6]
Leather track listingTitle Writer(s) 1. "Work Boots" 2:49 2. "Double Down" 3:09 3. "Watching My Old Flame" 3:24 4. "That's Texas" Erik Dylan Wyatt McCubbin Andy Sheridan 2:43 5. "Dirt Cheap " Josh Phillips 3:59 6. "Jesus Loves You" 4:51 7. "Whiskey Bent" (featuring Jelly Roll ) Rocky Block James Mikey Reaves 3:16 8. "Leather" 3:13 9. "People in the Back" 2:39 10. "Long Live Country Music" (featuring Brooks & Dunn ) 3:24 11. "The Painter " Benjy Davis Higgins Ryan Larkins 3:31 12. "Make Me a Mop" 3:16 Total length: 40:19
Deluxe edition disc two track listing Title Writer(s) 1. "Overdue" 2:45 2. "The Fall" 3:17 3. "How Do You Sleep at Night?" 3:13 4. "Country Boy Singin' the Blues" Johnson Matt Rogers Ben Stennis 3:52 5. "Georgia Peaches" Johnson Jody Bartula Jake Mears 3:53 6. "Damn Good Life" 3:16 7. "C'mon Cowgirl" Aby Gutierrez James Jonathan Stark 3:17 8. "I Wished It Was You" Abend Troy Cartwright Davis 4:03 9. "Take It Like a Man" 2:48 10. "I'm Gonna Love You " (with Carrie Underwood ) 3:08 11. "Made in the USA" 3:47 12. "Over Missin' You" Helen Cronin Jesse Raub Jr. Patrick Savage Sean Scott White 3:28 13. "The Mustang" 4:56 Total length: 1:26:00
^ a b Casey Young (July 25, 2023). "Cody Johnson Announces New Single "The Painter" Is Dropping Next Month, Confirms Deluxe Album Leather Coming This Fall" . Whiskey Riff . Retrieved July 25, 2023 .
^ a b Lorie Hollabaugh (September 30, 2024). "Cody Johnson Bulks Up 'Leather' With 13 Extra Tracks On New Deluxe Edition" . Music Row . Retrieved November 24, 2024 .
^ Maxim Mower (November 3, 2023). "Leather by Cody Johnson – Lyrics & Meaning" . Holler . Retrieved November 4, 2023 .
^ a b James Daykin (November 2, 2023). "Cody Johnson – Leather album review" . Entertainment Focus . Retrieved November 4, 2023 .
^ Bjorke, Matt (November 3, 2023). "Album Review: Cody Johnson – Leather " . Roughstock . Retrieved November 4, 2023 .
^ Carena Liptak (November 20, 2024). "No One Was More Pumped for Cody Johnson's CMA Win Than Jelly Roll" . Taste of Country . Retrieved November 24, 2024 .
^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 November 2023". The ARIA Report . No. 1758. Australian Recording Industry Association . November 13, 2023. p. 6.
^ "ARIA Top 40 Country Albums Chart" . Australian Recording Industry Association . November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023 .
^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canadian Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved November 14, 2023.
^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved November 11, 2023.
^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved November 14, 2023.
^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Top Country Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved November 14, 2023.