History of Cody Jinks in Timeline

Cody Jinks is a prominent American outlaw country music singer and songwriter. He gained widespread recognition with his 2016 album, I'm Not the Devil, which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Jinks has achieved further success with other albums, including Lifers, After the Fire, and The Wanting, all of which reached No. 2 on the same chart, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the outlaw country music scene.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 18, 1980: Cody Jinks Born

On August 18, 1980, Meredith Cody Jinks was born, who would become an American outlaw country music singer and songwriter.

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1998: Formation of Unchecked Aggression

In 1998, Cody Jinks started as the lead singer of a thrash metal band from Fort Worth named Unchecked Aggression, initially named Silas.

2000: Gary Burkham Leaves Unchecked Aggression

In 2000, Gary Burkham left Unchecked Aggression and was replaced by Chris Lewis.

2002: The Massacre Begins Album Release

In 2002, the thrash metal band Unchecked Aggression, with Cody Jinks as the lead singer, released an album titled 'The Massacre Begins'.

2003: Unchecked Aggression Breakup

In 2003, the thrash metal band Unchecked Aggression, featuring Cody Jinks as lead singer, broke up after a trip to Los Angeles.

2005: Transition to Country Music

Around 2005, Cody Jinks started playing country music, a genre he grew up with, after a year off from music.

2008: First Country Album Release

In 2008, Cody Jinks began to release albums in the country genre.

2010: Less Wise Album Release

In 2010, Cody Jinks originally released the album Less Wise, which was later re-released in 2017.

2012: 30 Album Release

In 2012, Cody Jinks released an album titled 30.

2013: Blacksheep EP Release

In 2013, Cody Jinks began to develop his own sound with the release of an EP titled Blacksheep.

January 2015: Adobe Sessions Album Release

In January 2015, Cody Jinks released the album Adobe Sessions, which charted in Billboard's regional Heatseekers charts.

August 12, 2016: I'm Not the Devil Album Release

On August 12, 2016, Cody Jinks released the album I'm Not the Devil, which debuted at No. 4 on the Top Country Albums chart.

2016: I'm Not the Devil Album Release

In 2016, Cody Jinks' breakout album, I'm Not the Devil, reached No. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.

January 2017: Wish You Were Here Cover Release

In January 2017, Cody Jinks released a cover of Pink Floyd's hit song "Wish You Were Here".

June 15, 2018: Must Be the Whiskey Single Release

On June 15, 2018, Cody Jinks released the lead single "Must Be the Whiskey" from the album Lifers.

July 27, 2018: Lifers Album Release

On July 27, 2018, Cody Jinks released the album Lifers via Rounder Records.

2018: Lifers Album Production

In 2018, Cody Jinks produced the album 'Lifers' with Rounder Records.

October 11, 2019: After the Fire Album Release

On October 11, 2019, Cody Jinks released the album After the Fire, independently produced by his own label, Late August Records.

October 18, 2019: The Wanting Album Release

On October 18, 2019, Cody Jinks released a second album, The Wanting, which was independently produced.

October 24, 2019: Top Album Positions on iTunes and Apple Music

On October 24, 2019, Cody Jinks' albums held the No. 1 and 2 spots for Top Albums on iTunes and Apple Music.

October 26, 2019: After the Fire Album Chart Position

For the week of October 26, 2019, Cody Jinks' album After the Fire reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

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