Produced by Trent Willmon , the track is characterized by a traditional country sound that avoids modern "marketing gimmicks".
Johnson has dedicated the song to his wife, Brandi, noting that all the "hell he's caused" and "love he's lost" was worth it to eventually see her smile. Cody Johnson - On My Way To You (Official Audio)
Cody Johnson 's "" serves as the lead single for his major-label debut album, Ain't Nothin' to It . Released in August 2018 through a partnership between CoJo Music and Warner Music Nashville, the track marked a significant turning point for the Texas native, transitioning him from a powerhouse independent artist to a mainstream country mainstay. The Story Behind the Song Produced by Trent Willmon , the track is
Cody chose the song because of its vivid imagery—he mentioned that he could "see the truck" and "smell that sweet perfume" immediately upon hearing the demo. Production and Sound Released in August 2018 through a partnership between
The single peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 13 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
The track has been certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA, representing over 2,000,000 equivalent units in the United States.
It follows a conventional power ballad format, allowing Johnson’s robust vocals to take center stage against a spare but powerful instrumental backdrop. Chart Performance and Reception