Charlottesville native Cody Purvis wanted to join the legends of country music for as long as he can remember. He survived on karaoke and singing contests through his middle school and teenage years, then hit the road for Nashville to make a name for himself in “real country” music. At 22, he’s already performed on the famed Ryman Auditorium stage and collaborated with Music City’s songwriting community, including award winners Dallas Davidson, Josh Hoge and Thomas Rhett for his latest EP Southern Thang.
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