Cody Jinks in Portland

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 + Portland

Cody Jinks played AURA in Portland on June 17, 2022, with a 21-song set that covered his full range. All It Cost Me Was Everything opened, and the deep cuts kept coming -- Tell'em What It's Like, Big Last Name, Shoulders, and Mercy all made the list. He covered The Way I Am (Merle Haggard) mid-set and dug into earlier material like How It Works and Lifers. No Words landed before the Hippies and Cowboys closer, and Hurt You provided the penultimate gut-punch before Loud & Heavy sealed it.

Cody Jinks in Portland News

• Cody Jinks Took Over A Year & A Half To Write His Heartbreaking 2015 Track “David” – “I Tried To Make That Song As Sad As I Could” whiskeyriff.com · Nov 18, 2025
• CODY JINKS DEBUTS ELEVENTH ALBUM, IN MY BLOOD, OUT NOW Red Light Management · Jul 25, 2025
• Cody Jinks Announces Show in Bar Harbor Q106.5 · May 16, 2022
• Cody Jinks Plays New Songs, Covers Randy Travis in Portland (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS) Glide Magazine · Aug 15, 2018
• Cody Jinks: Country's newest outlaw makes PacNW tour swing Oregon Music News · Feb 7, 2017

Live Music in Portland

Portland's country scene tends toward the weird and experimental—think alternative country with Portland sensibilities. Cody Jinks is different: he's a straight-ahead honky-tonk guy with no irony, no reinvention, just solid country songs played well. That kind of authenticity can hit different in a city that usually complicates its genre conventions. It'll be interesting.

Portland road trip to see Cody Jinks?

Stay in the Pearl District or Nob Hill for walkability and the kind of quiet that lets you recover between shows. Eat at Canard, where the charcuterie and wine list are thoughtfully curated—it's the kind of place that respects both food and your time. Spend the afternoon at Powell's Books, the massive independent that justifies its reputation. Walk through Forest Park if the weather cooperates. Portland's best element is how it refuses to take itself too seriously while maintaining actual standards. That's worth the trip.