"Dirt Cheap" is a song by American country music singer Cody Johnson. It was released on March 11, 2024, as the second single from his third major-label studio album Leather. It was written by Josh Phillips and produced by Trent Willmon.
Content
"Dirt Cheap" was written by Josh Phillips and originally intended to be cut by Luke Combs. Phillips' wife later suggested he send it to Johnson after Combs ultimately did not use it, and Phillips' prior connection with producer Trent Willmon helped to pass it along to Johnson.[1]
The song describes a scenario in which representatives from a railroad company try to buy the land of an elderly cotton farmer to complete the right of way for a new subdivision, but the farmer refuses regardless of the company's offering price, due to the nostalgic value of his fields, citing his memories of raising his now-grown daughter, hunting with his pet dog who has since died, and his marriage.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Dirt Cheap" was directed by Dustin Haney and premiered on June 28, 2024.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 86 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 7 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 43 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 5 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 14 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2024) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 19 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 17 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Laura Lambert (March 8, 2024). "Cody Johnson: Chart-Topping Success with 'The Painter' and the Unexpected Journey of 'Dirt Cheap'". Men's Journal. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (2024-05-16). "LISTEN: Cody Johnson's 'Dirt Cheap' Lyrics Will Make a Parent Weep". Taste of Country. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Cody Johnson – Dirt Cheap (Official Music Video)". 28 June 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Cody Johnson – Dirt Cheap". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
