Evoking classic styles from outlaw country to Southern rock, Cody Jinks shifted from a career in thrash metal to that of a successful country rebel, issuing several well-received indie releases in the early 2010s before breaking into the mainstream with his self-released sixth album, I'm Not the Devil, which reached number four on the Billboard country charts in 2016. With his smooth baritone and lonesome, dark-hued country songs, the Texas native parlayed his newfound success into a deal with Rounder Records, making his label debut with 2018's Lifers.
A native of Haltom City...