Cody Johnson Announces ‘Banks Of The Trinity’ Album And Releases Heartfelt New Song ‘I Want You’

Cody Johnson has announced plans to release his new studio album, Banks Of The Trinity, on June 26, 2026.

Produced by his longtime collaborator Trent Willmon, the album showcases a different side of Johnson, offering fans a deeper look into his childhood and the place he grew up. The album’s title is a nod to the Trinity River near his hometown, and even the cover art reflects that connection, featuring a photo of Lawrence’s Grocery Store in Sebastopol. As a kid, Cody would ride his bike two miles down a dirt road to the small-town store to grab a cream soda and a Blue Bell ice cream bar. He’d stick around for a bit, listening to the old men talk, before heading back home with a basket full of groceries.

Ahead of the album announcement, Johnson spoke with Billboard, sharing the inspiration behind the project.

“On this album, I wanted to tell the story about my childhood,” the Texas native shared. “When I heard the song ‘Banks Of The Trinity’ for the first time, it was like this portrait showed in my head of memories that I had honestly forgotten. It just took me back home to Sebastopol, Texas, where I grew up on the Trinity River. I had tears in my eyes when I heard it for the first time.”

To celebrate the announcement of Banks Of The Trinity, Johnson also released “I Want You.” 

The tender love song, written by Tom Douglas, Tony Lane, and Matt Rogers, finds the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year assuring his other half that he loves her in every version of herself. Carrying a message of unconditional love, the track reflects the kind of deep, enduring connection he shares with his wife, Brandi.

“I want you when you’re pretty/ And I want you when you ain’t/ I want you when you’re a sinner/ And I want you when you’re a saint/ I want you till the cows come home/ And till the moon turns blue/I want you,” he sings on the opening verse.  

The multi-platinum-selling star continues to climb the charts at country radio, with “The Fall” sitting in the Top 5 this week.

Johnson’s latest success comes as he earns four nominations at the 61st ACM Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year (“The Fall”), and Visual Media of the Year for “The Fall.”

The superstar is also set to take the stage during the show alongside Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and more. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be livestreamed exclusively on Prime Video.