Cody Jinks | "The Way I Am" (Cover) | I'm Not The Devil

[@Jack-1967]

Cody, the measure of a musician isn't in the amount of records he sells; it's in the way he touched the listener and the impact he has on their emotions. I'm bordering on being an old bastard and I've seen a lot of musicians perform in the last 50 years. I truly believe that you have touched more of your fans and listeners than 99% of the musicians that came out of Nashville in the last 2 decades. Take pride because you are one of the last few of a dying breed.

[@Mark8395217]

Captain Jack you are tellin the stone cold truth

[@kimgatlin1715]

Hey

[@robertjensen1094]

As a old bastard myself I can assure you that the previous old bastard is telling the truth.

[@davebaker6506]

I'm a young old bastard and I agree

[@spacewrangler68]

Damn right.

[@JasonBrockwell25]

Merle Haggard. Waylon Jennings. Johnny Cash. Willie Nelson. George Jones. George Strait. Alan Jackson. Hank Williams. Hank Williams, Jr. Brooks & Dunn. Alabama. Loretta Lynn. Dolly Parton. Miranda Lambert. Lainey Wilson. (And some others) ...And now, Cody Jinks. These are the country music legends with songs that are true to life and sound damn good. Thank you, Cody Jinks, for doing this cover to the late, great Merle Haggard (aka The Hag). I hear many country music artists mention him in their lyrics, but have never seen a cover song of his until now.

[@BlacktopAngel66]

Finally! An artist that knows country music!! I stopped listening to country along time ago, as it took a turn I didn't care for. But you Cody Jinks.. You got me listening to yours! I am old school country. Waylon, Johnny, George and the list goes on and on.. And my friend you are bringing the legends back, through your music!! heart Wish my Dad was here to hear your music.. :) But I am sure he hears you on the other side.. :) Peace out brother..

[@CodyJinks]

Thanks. All the best

[@lancemccravy2014]

Cody Jinks you're keeping the music alive Brother !!! Keep up the great music !!!

[@tonywilson2530]

you hit the nail square on the head with your statement you ain't the only one

[@kevinedwards9090]

If he is on the other side then he hears onlu the best brotha

[@kalebdavis9166]

Same here I grew up listening to the country music my parents listened to that was more like Cody's music. Then most of country music transitioned to 'modern' country, and all of em were about the same ole corny shit...so I stopped listening to it. But a while back I heard "I'm not the devil", and started going thru all of Cody's songs, and they all remind me of the country I grew up on. I can relate to most, if not all of them. And most importantly, his songs sound nothing like most of the modern cringeworthy country that I cannnot even bare to listen to.

[@danielcallahan5404]

Thank God there is Authentic music busting through . Cody Jinks is what America needs.

[@Nick-ws3vv]

It's a damn shame that so called "country" radio stations refuse to play real country like this, and instead they play pop and rap but call it country. Thanks for keeping real country alive!

[@WarrenStanley]

This mans got it. He's so awesome and sings real country. The kind of stuff that tells a story and has heart and soul, that's what's missing on radio today. Cody Jinks and Whitey Morgan and the 78's are where it's at. I love these guys.

[@kyles4932]

Nothing like a good Merle song

[@DELTA19ACTUAL]

I hung up the phone all those years ago, and knew the clock was ticking, so I ask my girl friend to marry me, we were married that afternoon, the next morning I went to Vietnam, tomorrow thanks to my daughter, my wife of 48 years and I will see Cody Jinks in concert, I heard this song a few years ago, and my wife and I sorta adopted him as our favorite, it has been many years since attending a concert, so I am like a kid going to a candy store, and this song touches you where only love resides !

[@davebaker6506]

Thank you for your service Semper Fi

[@travnbrandicummings3669]

Thank you for your service! Cody is my favorite of all time there's not 1 of his songs I don't like. Really love this 1! Cody puts on a helluva show! Cody Jinks for president!

[@renots365]

I'm not crying because Im 24 and miss merle Haggard. I'm crying because I'm 24 and in 2019 there still hope for country music after all.

[@larrywarren1049]

Who's gonna fill their shoes......Cody Jinks is working on it

[@937boyz1]

There's a few artist bringing back real country music & this guy is one of them.... ✊

[@willpadgett6299]

I think Mr. Haggard would greatly approve! Keep up the great work Mr. Jinks!

[@jeremiahlancaster5138]

Absolutely. Great cover

[@colerobinson8527]

If the hag would still be alive and if they were to make a album together it would be badass

[@leoreynolds8618]

Amazing rendition

[@JordanWalrath]

Agreed!

[@mEr775]

Just wow....so well done... I think Merle would definitely approve..

[@davebaker6506]

I think John Conlee approved it

[@zippykimball3769]

70yrs old...love this music!!

[@denniscampbell7199]

This dude is ALL I listen to. Best concert ever. Absolutely LOVE THIS DUDE! You rock Cody!!

[@larryjohnson9636]

Man this fella has PURE FUCKING COUNTRY all over him... I love listening to Cody Jinks with a beer,fire and some good friends his songs fit any occasion.... Thanks for bringing long beards and cowboy hats back to country!!!!

[@chrissssymaee17]

Merle haggard would be so proud! It's amazing to me how your voice range can go from metal to this! Amazing!

[@jorden9815]

🔥

[@girlwithattitude5529]

I'm pretty sure I have a musical crush on Mr. Cody Jinks. ....I just hang on every word he sings in awe. ...I can't listen to him enough. ...when I I think about listening to music he is all I can think of. ...he has ruined me for the rest of the musical world. ...and I'm not complaining. ...just saying. ..

[@kellyrogers5735]

Such a great song.Cody does it justice.Somebody give the man a thumbs up

[@murphy9464]

What a Fantastic cover, I'm sure Merle is looking down and singing along.

[@patwilliams1322]

As a true country fan, PLEASE keep making music even if its not well received. Do what you love and we will love it guaranteed 🤘

[@jeffhamrick2016]

Wow I can so relate but God is good always 🙏 it always gets better

[@jacobcaruthers2265]

you are a legend. you are one of the REAL country singers of today. hearing you sing makes me feel as though there is hope for the country music that once was... keep up the good work. there needs to be more singers like you in this world. just started listening to your music and am a huge fan!

[@johnmyers130]

That's what country music is supposed to sound like. Reminds a lot of Randy Travis' voice before his stroke. Purely awesome!

[@dustingeorge8532]

my #1 jam.. you absolutely nailed this one cody

[@CodyJinks]

#1 is good

[@indianaoutdoors748]

Cody, I just found you tonight. It's great to find some real country music again. George Jones asked " who's gonna fill these shoes?" Well I think you are one of them!

[@rustypatterson1339]

Indiana Outdoors Indiana sucks

[@smalltownfire]

Rusty Patterson lol ya never been to Illinois

[@donniecampbell4972]

Well said. He Can.

[@nekkedwelder6980]

I’d love to hear Cody do a cover of that....

[@anthonydavis5186]

stopped listening to country music years ago due to the pop country crap. Cody Jinks has brought back faith that there are still true artists out there. Awesome

[@rgman2858]

This song just brings me such happiness. After a year long battle with cancer its medicine that healed me and music that soothes my soul

[@erickramer5449]

Thank GOD for people like Cody Jinks.....I'm a 3rd shifter and stop at the local pub after work and play your music.......I walk into George Jones and Marty Robinson playing and when my songs come on there all like wow who is this guy..........I say Cody Jinks :) They all like it..............Keep em coming Mr. Jinks.

[@patshifflett5581]

Wow..just found this guy my son turned me on to his music and others like him, Whiskey Meyers and others but Cody Jinks is in my opinion the BEST since Keith Whitley! AWESOME AWESOME MUSIC!!

[@jefficusgunman5885]

Ol Merle would be proud brother, amazing cover.

[@sebhac0123]

I just can't wait for your new album!! Real country is still alive. Just harder to find!! Keep it going Jinks

[@almanaylor2586]

Amazon has a good selection of every one

[@jamesdemoville2029]

I normally (99.9% of the time) dont like re-makes when it comes to songs. It seems that all the originality of the song is lost and the new artist just did it for the money they hope theyll get. But this one is different. Cody you did a tremendous job ! I think Haggard would be proud.

[@kimnurse6691]

Best I've heard in a while

[@jeannierodriguez9144]

Keep on being the way you are Cody....We love it!

[@scottcardwell6409]

Jeannie Rodriguez yes please

[@danielcallahan5404]

I just discovered Cody Jinks. Wow! Southern Blues Rock n Roll Out Law county solid GOLD!

[@meganclackum473]

So blessed that there are still TRUE country folks left these days... TRUE country is in your blood ..not your closet... and this reaches my blood for sure!!!

[@johnfcomeau5011]

Merle would be very happy. Awesome job!

[@davidroyster7889]

A Dam hell of a song yes we do have a great singer in Mr Cody.Jenks and I know Merle Haggard and Mr George Jones

[@JordanWalrath]

Cody Jinks is the modern Merel Haggard! Keep it up man I love the music!

[@Nbro454]

this kicks ass rock on Cody

[@bradcochran1726]

a man that songs about the truth and from a life of struggles and great to have a friend that can carry on the true meaning of country music and from the grace of god...sing on brother I'm sure u have touched many lives and more to come..thanks and peace to ya .........

[@jimmypercival2728]

Great job by all. I love the harmonizing.

[@carolynwest558]

CODY JINKS new singer with old country talent! Love it !

[@jimbrimhalljr.6640]

Dang good stuff.

[@brandonhinshaw8138]

Cody you are a king yourself I am positive the 8 thumbs down on this track are from people that just got done listening to Taylor Swift and Sam Hunt.

[@neilcormany7322]

Brandon Hinshaw 😂😂😂😂😂👊👍✌

[@carlramsey1117]

ABSOLUTELY!!!...smh

[@charlenethomas6198]

OMG I despise hearing Taylor Swift 😜

[@bigbigjohnlee666]

HOLY CRAP! its been a long damn time since ive heard fresh country music! just happen to stumble on the hippies and cowboys song and been listening to the rest of his stuff the past 2 days AMAZING how he can sound like Alan Jackson one song and Randy Travis in another and then throw his own kick ass sound to Pink Floyd and Merle Haggard... Thank Jeezus Cody's stuff may not be on the radio and it might be I dont listen to "country stations" but its just really great to know that the spirit and soul and sound of country music as I know and grew up on is still alive and out there! I will be buying some albums for sure gonna look for concerts too!! Cody you got a new fan here man Im gonna spread the word too! major thumbs up to your music and your attitude towards it and not caring if anyone cares or not but just keep on doing what you love i like it man dont cave to the corporate pigs that have RUINED country music.

[@stansmith8570]

I do music editing for a living... I LOVE Haggard with a passion... I am bias to him... Your version is FAR superior to his classic. Speechless

[@CodyJinks]

Thanks Stan. He's the king of kings

[@thetroubledtwo9287]

Cody took it to the next level with this album real heartfelt good old country music

[@SunnyDaysooXxO]

I got that warm fuzzy feeling again Cody ..Bravo👋

[@kellyrogers5735]

This is straight to your heart country.

[@rissyj1978]

First in 2017 & many visits to come to watch Cody Jinks on KZbin! Love this music

[@keenankelley187]

Damn't Son!!! Put a few tears in my eye's... I think I'll keep on being the way I am... Thanks Cody..

[@ih1206]

It's hard to beat the Hag, but damn this is right there with it. Love your music Cody, keep true to real country.

[@NotsoBerAreBostoN]

Second best version and cover, of this song

[@243kywildcat]

One of the best country songs ever written. Great job covering it.

[@jessewest6886]

Outstanding! Finally someone that you can enjoy listening to without feeling like you are on the set of Solid Gold.

[@amiegriffin7267]

I love Cody Jinks and the way he takes Country Music back to the roots, Can't wait to see him Feb 2018!!!

[@chrisrose5740]

Awesome!!!

[@nealhardin7472]

Love it. Keep on doing your thing Cody. Your music is great. Thank you brother.

[@curtisanderson8013]

Cody Muthasuccn Jinks!!!🖤🤍⚡️🍻⚡️🦾🦾🦾til Valhalla Brother!!!

[@jodieholliday6199]

As always, awesome. You take a classic to another level. Currently on repeat!

[@rla78ra]

You're AMAZING!! Love what you do.

[@dickmontana8629]

My favorite Hag song. Thanks Cody

[@shovelheadpec]

Fits me perfectly to a T !

[@teamwolferacing]

my grandad would be so proud to hear someone still carrying the true sound of country music!! thanks man you are awesome! cant wait to catch a concert here in Michigan and hopefully have the honor to shake your hand! keep rockin brother!

[@oldozerman]

You never fail my ears Ol' Merle would be so proud!! great job!!

[@bridgitteyerkey5946]

i have always loved country this takes me back to my younger years.... Great song

[@mallardcalls5802]

Love your music

[@gailporter8503]

Goosebumps galore! Just absolutely AWESOME!! 🌞

[@brittanysanderford5316]

Love it!😍

[@txmsjoshua]

Love it and can't wait for the release!

[@bev4155]

Love Merle, he would be proud to hear you sing this one - but you know he's listening in from up above and smiling 😎💙

[@debbyktx]

Cody, we have always been one of your biggest fans! I almost had a wreck today because I heard I'm not the devil on the Highway! So happy for your deserved success but sad to lose the up close and personal you! Debby

[@kennethdirt]

Doing the HAG proud!

[@davidb4922]

Nashville has to notice..........one of my favorites from Merle......well done!! Album release can't come soon enough!

[@SquareBody_Crewcab]

always awesome brother... keep on kickin ass!!

[@almanaylor2586]

ordered this CD from Amazon, should get it tomorrow. can't wait. play music every night to go to sleep by. this will be one of my favorites.

[@williamsheffield4028]

Just another great song from Cody Jinks

[@rayjon237]

amazing, I didn't think someone could do this song justice, but you did and then some... Almost didn't listen as much as I love Merle but glad I did, Keep doing this Cody,

[@simplemanva]

This is right on up there with Hag's version. Glad that I found this guy.

[@CodyJinks]

Hag is the greatest of all time.

[@bigbigjohnlee666]

I got to sit 15 feet from center stage at one of the last 2 or 3 concerts Merle did and it was amazing! so I can say as being a Merle fan and an Old country music fan born and raised Merle would definitely approve and say hell yes! Great Job

[@donnaw3723]

One of my fave songs. Great job! The Hag would approve!

[@seanjd1971]

A real badass but yet so humble 👍👍

[@jonathanallen2602]

Dude grabs your soul love to hear him do his thing

[@sheilatrumbo3246]

I think I've listened to every one of your songs , over n over. and always look for more. you've nailed it and touch peoples hearts , lives , souls and so down to earth with every song it seems.

[@dylanclark9953]

nailed it!

[@dotanderson1275]

My favorite Haggard tune. He is exceptionally great!

[@AmeisterAmerica]

Great stuff...Long live the Hag man y’all...

[@jaminswanson5591]

One of my favorites

[@debbiehatfield7068]

Great man, an I love heavy metal music, but Cody kicks ass, love his music an the words are real, pure good country here, Rock on Cody.

[@russellpugh316]

This guy is awesome

[@jack-is_the_man]

2024 still listening

[@jeannegowdyfreeman1845]

Your such a refreshing voice and share with us so much talent. Love the music. Thank you for sharing. Hope to see you in Kansas or somewhere close to us here in Kansas. Thanks for being a genuine... no bones singer... like Shooter... you are making country music listeners proud. Best wishes for every dream you all have to come to present.

[@williambennett3555]

This song speaks volumes to me!

[@lindastaton5612]

hell yes love this song 😍 lol

[@stevedesmet1216]

I think you and Chris Stapleton should do something together it would be awesome keep up the good work

[@kimgatlin1715]

Hey

[@nekkedwelder6980]

Shit no. Chris Stapleton’s garbage ass attempt at being a musician will just drag Cody down...

[@eddiethompson6355]

REAL COUNTRY MUSIC

[@michaeledwards2622]

One of my personal favorite haggard songs! Mr jinks; i love your music! All the way back to less wise. Thank you for keeping true to this song. I wish you nothing but the best! #giveallyoucan!!!

[@tonywilson2530]

keep it up Cody Jinks This is an awesome rendition of one of my favorite Merle Haggard songs. Your keeping it alive man Thank You

[@loganmeister4593]

Had to subscribe. Man your an amazing singer. Your songs are the soundtrack to my life.

[@danareddinmckenzie4826]

One of my favorites!