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Cody Jinks
Nationwide Arena — Columbus, OH
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About Cody Jinks

Cody Jinks is an outlaw country artist from Seymour, Texas who built his following the hard way—years of relentless touring before landing on most people's radar. He's known for a gritty, unpolished approach to country that feels more like something your uncle would play at a backyard barbecue than something built for radio. His lyrics tend toward the working-class and the reflective, dealing with drinking, faith, relationships falling apart, and the kind of self-examination that comes at 2 AM. Songs like 'Must Be Doing Something Right' and 'I'm Not The Devil' showcase his ability to write hooks that stick without sounding slick. Jinks has maintained creative independence largely by staying off major label deals and leveraging direct-to-fan relationships, which has earned him a fiercely loyal audience that actually shows up. His catalog spans albums like The Burning Hell and Lifers, both of which solidified his position as a genuine voice in modern country rather than another polished imitation.

Cody Jinks shows draw crowds that actually know the words. The energy is more sing-along intensity than arena enthusiasm—people care about being there, not performing their attendance on social media. He plays tight, doesn't waste time between songs, and the room gets noticeably quieter during the slower tracks because nobody wants to miss anything.

Known for Loud and Heavy, Must Be Doing Something Right, I'm Not The Devil, Hippies and Cowboys, She's Got the Honey

Cody Jinks + Columbus

Cody Jinks played Ohio Stadium in Columbus on July 23, 2022, with an 11-song set that hit the essentials. All It Cost Me Was Everything opened, and David and Must Be the Whiskey followed. Fast Hand and Ain't a Train kept the energy up, and Killin' Time -- the George Jones cover -- was a nice nod. Cast No Stones, Hippies and Cowboys, and Loud & Heavy were the obvious closers, with Hurt You landing right before them. Mamma Song in the middle was the emotional anchor.

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Live Music in Columbus

Columbus has a solid country presence that's grown beyond the typical stadium shows, with venues supporting artists who lean traditional rather than pop-inflected. Jinks fits that lane well—his audience tends toward people who care about songwriting and authenticity over spectacle. The city's country crowd has always appreciated artists who don't compromise on sound, which plays to his strengths.

Columbus road trip to see Cody Jinks?

Stay in German Village, where the restored brick townhouses and tree-lined streets feel like an actual neighborhood rather than a tourist zone. Dinner at Harvest Bistro on High Street for refined American food done without fuss. Spend the afternoon at the Columbus Museum of Art, then walk through the Short North corridor—the gallery district has real energy without feeling manufactured. Catch the show at Nationwide Arena, then grab drinks at Drinkery in German Village for something low-key.

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