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Cody Johnson
"The Painter" is the lead single from Cody Johnson's third major-label studio album, Leather. Johnson chose to record the track, which was written by Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, and Ryan Larkins, because of its personal resonance for him.
The song is a tribute to Johnson's wife of 15 years, Brandi Johnson. Using a color metaphor, it describes a woman who turns a black and white world vibrant, and Johnson has said she encouraged him to keep pursuing music when he was ready to quit.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.