Cody Fry
Fry in 2012
Fry in 2012
Background information
Born (1990-07-10) July 10, 1990 (age 33)
Northfield, Illinois
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • composer
  • producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • keyboards
Years active2006-present
LabelsDecca Records
Websitecodyfry.com

Cody Fry is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He gained national attention on the 14th season of American Idol making it to the top 48. He has released several solo albums since 2006. His work spans many genres including pop, orchestral pop, and soul. He is known for his orchestral pop compositions, including orchestral versions of covers. In 2021, he was nominated for a Grammy Award at the 64th edition in the category of Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals for his cover of The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby."

He has collaborated and worked with a number of artists, including Cory Wong and Ben Rector. He's released eight albums and one compilation which include recent releases such as Pictures of Mountains (2021), Symphony Sessions (2022), and The End (2023).

Biography

Fry in 2016

Cody Fry, the son of orchestral composer Gary Fry,[1] is a Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and musician. He moved to Nashville to study voice at Belmont University after graduating from New Trier High School in 2008, where he actively participated in various ensembles such as the symphony orchestra, choir opera, swing choir, and chorus.[2]

In 2015, Cody gained national recognition as one of the 48 final contestants on the 14th season of American Idol, leaving a lasting impression with his remarkable vocal abilities.[2]

In 2021, his song "I Hear a Symphony" became a hit on TikTok,[3] achieving massive success and climbing the Spotify Global Viral Charts, charting in 38 countries. This achievement solidified his reputation as an artist with global appeal and a unique musical style. Furthermore, Cody's talent as an arranger was acknowledged in 2021 when his cover of The Beatles' Eleanor Rigby received a Grammy nomination in the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals category.[4]

Fry's musical career has afforded him the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues worldwide and collaborate with various artists in the industry. In 2020, he performed with the Metropole Orkest for the live show "Live in Amsterdam", featuring Cory Wong and the Metropole Orkest.[5] In 2023, Fry performed his songs "Underground" and "Photograph" at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with Ben Rector and the National Symphony Orchestra.[6]

Discography

Cody Fry discography
Studio albums7
Compilation albums1
Music videos7
Singles12
As featured artist2
Other appearances7

Albums

Studio albums

Title Album details
Coincidence?
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD
audio:cinema
Keswick
  • Released: January 7, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, digital download
Flying
  • Released: October 6, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Christmas Music: The Complete Collection
  • Released: November 27, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Pictures of Mountains
  • Released: January 29, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Symphony Sessions
  • Released: January 21, 2022
  • Label: Decca
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
The End
  • Release date: September 15, 2023
  • Label: Decca
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming

Compilations

Title Album details
Symphonic

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Find My Way Back - Live" / "Used to Be - Live" / "Underground - Live" 2014 Live Captured Recordings[A]
From the Cold (Live) 2016 Non-album single
"The Christmas Song" / "I'll Be Home for Christmas" / "From the Cold" 2017 Christmas Music, Vol. 1[B] / Christmas Music: The Complete Collection
"Vegas" 2018 Non-album single
"Jingle Bells" / "When Christmas Comes Around" / "Alone on Christmas With You" Christmas Music, Vol. 2[C] / Christmas Music: The Complete Collection
"Want Me Back" / "Better"
(with Cory Wong and Dynamo) 		2019 08.26.18[D]
"That Thing You Do" Non-album single
"Eleanor Rigby" / "Eleanor Rigby - Slowed + Reverbed" / "Eleanor Rigby - Instrumental" 2022 Eleanor Rigby[E] / Symphony Sessions
"I Hear a Symphony" / "I Hear a Symphony - Slowed + Reverbed" / "I Hear a Symphony - Instrumental" 2023 I Hear a Symphony / Symphony Sessions / Symphonic[F]
"Photograph" / "Photograph / Claire de Lune" / "Photograph - Instrumental" / "Photograph Epilogue" "Photography"[G] / Symphonic
"Fix You" The End
"Waltz for Sweatpants"
"Things You Said"
(featuring Abby Cates)

As featured artist

Title Year Album
"Golden"[7]
(Cory Wong featuring Cody Fry) 		2020 Elevated Music for an Elevated Mood
"Coming Back Around"[8]
(Cory Wong featuring Cody Fry) 		2021 Cory Wong & The Wongnotes

Music videos

Title Year Album
"Go" 2016 Flying
"That Thing You Do" 2019 —
"Photograph" 2020 Pictures of Mountains
"Thinking About You"
"Pictures of Mountains"
"I Hear a Symphony" 2023 Symphonic
"Waltz for Sweatpants The End

Production and songwriting

These are writing and production credits for music outside of Fry's own solo work.

Title Year Artist Album Notes Ref.
— 2015 Ben Rector Brand New String arrangement and conductor [9]
— 2018 Magic String arrangement, programming, conductor [10]
"Golden" 2020 Cory Wong Elevator Music for an Elevated Mood Co-writer [11]
"Power Station" 2022 Power Station Co-writer [12]

Other appearances

Title Year Credited artist(s) Album Ref.
— 2018 Ben Rector Magic
"'91 Maxima" Cory Wong The Optimist [13]
Jumbotron Hype Song Cory Wong
(featuring Antwaun Stanley and Sonny T.)
"The Optimist" Cory Wong
"Takeoff" 2020 Cory Wong
(featuring Rachel Mazer) 		Elevator Music for an Elevated Mood [11]
"Winslow: Cory Wong
"BBC News"

Notes

  1. ^ Live Captured Recordings is the name of a three-song single.
  2. ^ Christmas Music, Vol. 1 is the name of a three-song single.
  3. ^ Christmas Music, Vol. 2 is the name of a three-song single.
  4. ^ 08.26.18 is the name of a two-song single.
  5. ^ Eleanor Rigby is the name of a three-song single.
  6. ^ I Hear a Symphony is the name of a three-song single.
  7. ^ Photograph is the name of a four-song single.

Awards and nominations

Cody Fry awards and nominations
Wins 0
Nominations 1
Year Nominated work Award Category Result
2022 Eleanor Rigby Grammy Award Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals Nominated

References

  1. ^ Caro, Mark (5 April 2009). "Disney's Next Big Thing?". Chicago Tribune.
  2. ^ a b Schering, Steve (23 February 2015). "Northfield's Fry reflects on 'American Idol' experience". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. ^ "In His Words: Cody Fry Reflects On "I Hear A Symphony" Going TikTok Viral". American Songwriter. 28 April 2021.
  4. ^ Leimkuehler, Dave Paulson and Matthew. "Grammy nominations: Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton among Nashville's historic nominees". The Tennessean.
  5. ^ "FUTURE OF JAZZ: CORY WONG & METROPOLE ORKEST". THE METROPOLE ORKEST. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  6. ^ ""Underground" - Cody Fry with Ben Rector and the National Symphony Orchestra". The Kennedy Centre. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  7. ^ Millar, Mark (January 10, 2020). "Acclaimed guitarist, composer, producer CORY WONG releases new album 'Elevator Music For An Elevated Mood'". XS Noise. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  8. ^ Todd, Nate (January 15, 2021). "Cory Wong Shares New Single 'Coming Back Around' Featuring Cody Fry". JamBase. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "Brand New - Ben Rector | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "Magic - Ben Rector | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Elevated Music for an Elevated Mood". Bandcamp. Cory Wong. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "Power Station [Deluxe Edition]". Bandcamp. Cory Wong. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "The Optimist". Bandcamp. Cory Wong. Retrieved June 30, 2023.

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