American Idol' 2023: Country singer Cody Winkler from Texas dazzled Luke Bryan with soulful voice

ABC has dropped a photo in which judge Luke Bryan is seen playing the guitar while Cody Winkler sings his country song
PUBLISHED FEB 26, 2023
Country-singer Cody Winkler will appear in 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 2 (ABC) (Instagram/@cody_winkler97)
Country-singer Cody Winkler will appear in 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 2 (ABC) (Instagram/@cody_winkler97)

MARION, TEXAS:  'American Idol' Season 21 has started its journey with a blast, giving the first platinum ticket to Tyson Venegas. Some of the premiere night singers took the judges by surprise with their soulful voices, while others made them go teary-eyed with their performance. Churning out the best voices from Las Vegas, Nevada, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Nashville, Tennessee, ABC's singing competition show surprised the viewers with their beautiful harmonies.

The panel judges, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, return for 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 2 of the show. Once again, we will see singers coming from all walks of life and from all over the country. Katy Perry claims, "They (the singers) really represent the fabric of America, and they’re all coming together, and they really are so unified." Well, the singer who will make Bryan come out of his seat and play for him as he sings is Cody Winkler. Read on to know all about Cody and his vibrant performance that will make all the judges go ga-ga.

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Who is Cody Winkler?

Cody Winkler is a Marion, Texas, native. He got his basic education in his own city. Cody pursued his degree at Texas A&M University. Coming from a Texan family involved in ranching, he also got himself involved in the same business. Cody is the owner of Cody Rach & Cattle. Moreover, he is also the owner of Winkler Construction & Trucking LLC. Therefore, when Cody is not found riding the truck, he can be seen spending time with his cattle. Cody is close to his father. On Father's Day, the star posted a heartwarming note for his father, saying, "Thanks dad for making me the man I am today, hope you had a good Father’s Day!" 

2022 was a hard year for Cody. He claimed, "realizing all the bull s**t I’ve been thru since senior year and realizing how much it’s just made me stronger and a better man. Yes, it’s s**ked but surely i opened my eyes to who to trust and who to not."

Cody is a country singer. He is often seen performing at various places in his hometown. He just got his two songs, 'Fourteen Carat Minds' and 'Pick Me on Your Way Down' released. 'Fourteen Carat Minds' is one of his most famous albums listed on Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms. The song is released by Colt Records.

Cody Winkler on 'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 2

ABC has dropped a photo on the internet where we can see Cody standing near Bryan on the stage. Bryan is seen playing the guitar while Cody sings his country song. Seeing the photo, it seems that the singer is going to impress the judges with his artistic voice. The star uploaded a photo of himself on social media where he is seen wearing a white shirt with black prints on the sleeves and collar area. Cody wrote "My American Idol!" as he posed near his guitar wearing the ranch black colored hat.



 

It is yet to be seen whether Cody will be able to impress the judges with his voice and secure a place for himself in the future or not.

'American Idol' Season 21 Episode 2 will air on February 26, 2023, at 8 pm ET, only on ABC.

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