Cody Fry

Cody Fry is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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."

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).

Cody Fry, the son of orchestral composer Gary Fry, 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.

He gained national attention on the 14th season of American Idol making it to the top 48.

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.

In 2021, his song "I Hear a Symphony" became a hit on TikTok, 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.

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.

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.

These are writing and production credits for music outside of Fry's own solo work.