Cody Gentry is a singer-songwriter and performer hailing from Upstate South Carolina, where he was born and raised. Influenced by classic country and folk artists like John Prine—whose song “Please Don’t Bury Me” was the first he ever learned the lyrics to—Gentry began writing music during his middle school years.  Over the past five years, he has honed his craft by performing in music halls, bars, and coffeehouses throughout the southeast, drawing inspiration from the Blue Ridge Mountains and the storytellers of his youth. 

Specializing in Americana music, Gentry’s songs are known for their gritty, poetic, and unmistakably Southern style, blending literary depth with honky-tonk honesty.  His work explores themes of love, heartbreak, victory, and vindication, often mixing fiction with real-life experiences. Testimonials compare his literate and lyrical voice to contemporaries like Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers, as well as legends like John Prine, praising his raw, engaging live performances that encourage audience sing-alongs.