This past Saturday, Johnny Chiang surprised platinum-selling singer-songwriter Cody Jinks with a Pandora Billionaire plaque to commemorate his more than 2 billion streams on Pandora. The plaque, honoring Jinks’ career milestone, was presented in Houston, TX ahead of Jinks’ set opening for Luke Combs on his Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour. 

Johnny Chiang, VP of Music Programming – Country, Sirius XM Pandora, shares, “Cody Jinks has undeniably redefined the landscape of Pandora Country with his authentic storytelling and raw, emotive sound. His unique blend of traditional country roots and modern grit has resonated deeply with fans and set a new standard for the genre. Jinks’ music not only highlights the richness of country music’s heritage but also pushes its boundaries, making him a pivotal force in the evolution of Pandora Country.”

The accolade comes on the heels of the announce of his new project, Backside of 30, which is a re-release of his critically acclaimed 2012 record, 30. The album will be out September 27 via Late August Records, pre-order/pre-save HERE.