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."
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| Born | July 10, 1990 Northfield, Illinois |
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| Years active | 2006-present |
| Labels | Decca |
| Website | codyfry |
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
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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
edit| Cody Fry discography | |
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| Studio albums | 8 |
| Compilation albums | 1 |
| Singles | 12 |
| Music videos | 7 |
| As featured artist | 2 |
| Other appearances | 11 |
Studio albums
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| Coincidence? |
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| audio:cinema |
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| Keswick |
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| Flying | |
| Christmas Music: The Complete Collection |
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| Pictures of Mountains |
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| Symphony Sessions |
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| The End |
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Flying
edit| Flying | ||||
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| Released | October 6, 2017 | |||
| Length | 41:04 | |||
| Label | Atlas | |||
| Producer | Cody Fry, Chad Copelin, Brandon Hood | |||
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Flying is the fourth studio album released by Fry.[7] The album was recorded at Blackwatch Studio in Norman, Oklahoma and the orchestral score was mainly recorded at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.[8] Fry scored and arranged all 14 songs on this album.[9]
The song "I Hear a Symphony" went viral on TikTok in 2021. It was a surprise hit and Fry has played the song in symphony orchestras across the United States, including at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.[10][11]
Tracks:
All tracks are written by Fry, except where noted[8][12]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Prelude" | 0:47 | |
| 2. | "Better" | 3:27 | |
| 3. | "Go" |
| 3:14 |
| 4. | "Nobody But You" |
| 3:13 |
| 5. | "Love Somebody" | 3:03 | |
| 6. | "Interlude: Wind at the Edge of a Cliff" | 0:41 | |
| 7. | "Flying" | 3:58 | |
| 8. | "Hold On" | 3:15 | |
| 9. | "Interlude: From Across the Room" | 0:58 | |
| 10. | "Falling in Love" | 3:55 | |
| 11. | "Want Me Back" | 4:45 | |
| 12. | "Before I Met You" | 3:44 | |
| 13. | "A Little More" | 2:50 | |
| 14. | "I Hear a Symphony" | 3:05 | |
| Total length: | 41:04 | ||
Compilations
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Symphonic |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
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| "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
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Golden"[13] (Cory Wong featuring Cody Fry) |
2020 | Elevated Music for an Elevated Mood |
| "Coming Back Around"[14] (Cory Wong featuring Cody Fry) |
2021 | Cory Wong & The Wongnotes |
Music videos
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "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
editThese are writing and production credits for music outside of Fry's own solo work.
| Title | Year | Artist | Album | Notes | Ref. |
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| — | 2015 | Ben Rector | Brand New | String arrangement and conductor | [15] |
| — | 2018 | Magic | String arrangement, programming, conductor | [16] | |
| "Golden" | 2020 | Cory Wong | Elevator Music for an Elevated Mood | Co-writer | [17] |
| "Power Station" | 2022 | Power Station | Co-writer | [18] |
Other appearances
edit| Title | Year | Credited artist(s) | Album | Ref. |
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| — | 2018 | Ben Rector | Magic | |
| "'91 Maxima" | Cory Wong | The Optimist | [19] | |
| 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 | [17] |
| "Winslow" | Cory Wong | |||
| "BBC News" | ||||
| "Better" - Live | Cory Wong and Metropole Orkest (featuring Cody Fry) |
Live in Amsterdam | [20] | |
| "Want Me Back" - Live | ||||
| "Underground" - Live | ||||
| "The Way It Is" - Live |
Notes
edit- ^ Live Captured Recordings is the name of a three-song single.
- ^ Christmas Music, Vol. 1 is the name of a three-song single.
- ^ Christmas Music, Vol. 2 is the name of a three-song single.
- ^ 08.26.18 is the name of a two-song single.
- ^ Eleanor Rigby is the name of a three-song single.
- ^ I Hear a Symphony is the name of a three-song single.
- ^ Photograph is the name of a four-song single.
Awards and nominations
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| Nominations | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2022 | Eleanor Rigby | Grammy Award | Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals | Nominated |
| 2025 | The Sound Of Silence | Grammy Award | Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals |
References
edit- ^ Caro, Mark (5 April 2009). "Disney's Next Big Thing?". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ a b Schering, Steve (23 February 2015). "Northfield's Fry reflects on 'American Idol' experience". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "In His Words: Cody Fry Reflects On "I Hear A Symphony" Going TikTok Viral". American Songwriter. 28 April 2021.
- ^ Leimkuehler, Dave Paulson and Matthew. "Grammy nominations: Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton among Nashville's historic nominees". The Tennessean.
- ^ "FUTURE OF JAZZ: CORY WONG & METROPOLE ORKEST". THE METROPOLE ORKEST. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ ""Underground" - Cody Fry with Ben Rector and the National Symphony Orchestra". The Kennedy Centre. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ "Cody Fry - Flying (2017, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Information obtained from CD's booklet
- ^ Thompson, Gayle (January 3, 2018). "Exclusive Interview: Cody Fry on His Latest Album, 'Flying' and What he learned on 'American Idol'". Pop Culture. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "In His Words: Cody Fry Reflects on "I Hear a Symphony" Going TikTok Viral". American Songwriter. 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Tredway, Paula (March 29, 2024). "TikTok Star Cody Fry to Play with the St. Louis Symphony". River Front Times. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Flying - Album by Cody Fry". Apple Music. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Todd, Nate (January 15, 2021). "Cory Wong Shares New Single 'Coming Back Around' Featuring Cody Fry". JamBase. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Brand New - Ben Rector | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Magic - Ben Rector | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "Elevated Music for an Elevated Mood". Bandcamp. Cory Wong. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Power Station [Deluxe Edition]". Bandcamp. Cory Wong. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Optimist". Bandcamp. Cory Wong. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Live in Amsterdam". Bandcamp. Cory Wong. April 3, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2024.