CODY ALAN is as beloved by the Nashville stars he covers as he is by country music fans. As host and executive producer of CMT Radio, millions of listeners hear Cody daily on more than two hundred radio stations. On CMT’s flagship music show, Hot 20 Countdown, his face can also be seen in 90 million homes, making him “Country’s Renaissance Man” (Radio Ink) and the ultimate host and insider.
Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Cody leapt at the first opportunity to be heard on the airwaves at age fifteen. With a single-minded determination to succeed, he built his reputation as a highly regarded radio host over the next two decades. He has won multiple awards, including being named National On-Air Personality of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards twice and Best Syndicated Personality by Country Radio Broadcasters in 2019. Cody has worked in all roles in the business, from host to executive positions as operations manager and program director. Additionally, he was a nine-time recipient of the Country Music Director of the Year award during his tenure in Dallas.
Cody has opened up beyond the microphone, allowing many country fans to see themselves in his journey. At the start of 2017, Cody made national headlines by boldly coming out as gay. He partners with GLAAD each year to host The Concert for Love and Acceptance. As part of Nashville Pride, Cody has been an honorary speaker, invited to share his coming out story. Most recently, Cody received the 2020 Vision Award from the Human Rights Campaign for his efforts leading in the LGBTQ+ community.
Cody’s support for the military has been a key aspect of his efforts to give back. Over the years, he’s traveled around the globe to support the men and women of the armed forces at US military bases in Bahrain, Alaska, Arizona, Washington, South Korea, Florida, and more. With the inclusion of the American Forces Network, Cody’s shows are now heard on more than one thousand bases and naval carriers in 160 countries.
The man Keith Urban says “makes Ryan Seacrest look like a slacker,” Cody is a proud father of two. When he’s not on the air, he enjoys spending time with his partner and family. He was also named one of “Nashville’s Most Beautiful People” by Nashville Lifestyles magazine.