Cody Fry

Cody Fry is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known for his orchestral pop compositions and collaborations, who also speaks on mental health and music education. After gaining national visibility as a top 48 contestant on the 14th season of American Idol in 2015, Cody Fry has cultivated a versatile career as a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and acclaimed arranger. Fry established his prolific output early, releasing debut album ‘Coincidence?’ in 2006, followed by ‘audio:cinema’ in 2012 and ‘Keswick’ in 2014. Post-Idol, he continued to release diverse material, including ‘Flying’ in 2017 and ‘Christmas Music: The Complete Collection’ in 2019, showcasing his intricate arrangements and blend of contemporary and classical influences across pop, rock, and soul genres.

His compositions were featured at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2023, where he appeared with Ben Rector and the National Symphony Orchestra, performing his songs ‘Underground’ and ‘Photograph.’ This partnership extended to a national tour in 2023, with Fry performing alongside prominent ensembles such as the Nashville Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, and Cincinnati Pops. His album ‘The End’ was also released in 2023. Cody Fry’s artistry continues to garner critical acclaim, with a second Grammy Award nomination in 2025 for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals for his reimagining of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘The Sound of Silence.’ Beyond his performance and arrangement work, Fry actively engages in music education, working directly with music students and speaking on important mental health topics, positioning him as a multifaceted talent in both creative and educational capacities.