Surrounded by a loving family in a farming community, Codie entered the world of music with his mother playing guitar at family celebrations. When the guitar wasn’t “strummed,” background music of Johnny Horton, Loretta Lynn and Johnny Cash found its way to the forefront. Codie experienced live performances of those just starting out – Martina McBride – and although he was only eight, the music bug bit. Upon college graduation and with a newly purchased acoustic guitar, Codie was introduced to Jessica Robinson for singing lessons that later brought him to the attention of Nashville producer Steve Fox.
In 2002, Codie auditioned for a talent contest in Zenon Park, SK. There, he met his current manager, Al Le Blanc and a partnership quickly forged. Songs were written and recorded with Steve Fox but the challenge became how to secure the financial resources to record the first album. Despite a carefully devised business plan, attempts for funding from conventional banks were met with chagrin. Every “no” moved Codie and Al to “go” in the direction of Community Futures.
Established in 1986 by the federal government Community Futures has played a significant role in entrepreneurial and community development. With that in mind, Codie’s business plan was presented during the first meeting; his second meeting had him shaking hands with management after singing a few songs and playing his guitar. Just before his 20th birthday in December 2004, the Community Futures Board in Newsask approved Codie’s funding requirements. Recognizing Codie’s talent and aligning with his dream, his debut album “The Road Ahead” was created.
The success of Codie’s debut album was more than anyone could imagine. Released in 2005, “The Road Ahead” yielded nationally charted singles. The momentum enthusiastically continued with over 150 performances. This translated to multiple nominations at the 2006 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards where Codie won The Rising Star Award and Album of the Year for “The Road Ahead”. His manager, Al Le Blanc was awarded Manager of the Year. Throughout the entire process of performances and award acceptance speeches Community Futures was graciously acknowledged.
In 2007, Codie opened for Doc Walker, Emerson Drive, Gord Bamford, Aaron Pritchett, and Deric Ruttan while the creative process was in high gear for Codie’s next album. The dynamic artist and manager duo came up with an ingenious idea – a six-song mini CD, called a “6-Pak” – the first of which is named SPIN. Co-written with Willie Mack, “Spin” took Codie’s music to his best radio audience ever with the follow up release of “Good Livin’”, co-written by Jason Blaine to even greater heights. SPIN, was launched to the supportive Archerwill hometown crowd in August 2008. In September 2008 the Canadian Country Music Awards were held in Regina and Codie was selected as one of eight New Artist Showcase Spots to perform out of hundreds of submissions that were received.
In early 2009 Community Futures called upon Codie to be Western Canada’s front line spokesman. His winter and spring travels in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta had Codie touching thousands of lives during “The Road Ahead” tour – appropriately named given Community Futures support of Codie’s debut album. High attendee and media success of this tour resulted in some CF offices boasting 90% of loan targets being met for the entire year after Codie’s visits. Codie was re-invited and revisited the province of Alberta during the Fall of 2009. A Community Futures television commercial was created and filmed featuring Codie and continues to be aired in the province of Saskatchewan on CBC and CTV reinforcing the message of Community Futures alignment with Codie’s dream.
Codie Prevost – Biography
Page 2
Successful songwriting sessions in Nashville coupled with a personal invitation to perform at the highly acclaimed SxSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, was followed by an unprecedented 15 nominations at the 20th Anniversary of the 2009 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards handed out in Nipawin, SK. Family, friends and fans witnessed as Codie Prevost and his band took the stage 10 times to accept 10 awards over the course of the April 25th weekend including the highest accolade, Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year for SPIN. Every award had Codie realizing his dream and acknowledging the support of everyone that made his current wins possible and achievable.
Codie’s talent as a writer, performer and multi award winning artist caught the eye of US Grammy Award Winner Randy Kohrs who recently recorded "Quicksand" as the title track of Randy’s acoustic album, releasing and launching world wide in Fall 2009. “Quicksand” is also featured on Codie’s award winning sophomore album SPIN.
As 2009 comes to a close, Codie Prevost fans in 2010 can look forward to the embarking of
Codie Roadies, major sponsorship and tour announcements and the much anticipated release and launch of Codie’s third album.
Famous
Codie Prevost Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
The song "Famous" by Codie Prevost talks about the universal desire of people to be famous. The lyrics depict the story of a young girl who grew up in Georgia, the youngest daughter of a preacher. Living in a small town, she had never traveled far from her hometown except for her car. She had been waiting for a long time to make her dreams come true and finally decided to make the move to Hollywood to achieve her goal of fame. She packed up her Chevy and set out on her journey.
The song also tells the story of a boy who traveled all the way to Dallas to win a million-dollar record deal. The people voted him the next big star and he soon became number one on the charts. The lyrics emphasize the power of fame and how achieving it can transform people's lives.
The bridge of the song, which says "Use what you got, fake what you don't. You only get one shot, go big or go home," suggests that people should use all their talents and abilities to make their dreams come true, regardless of whether they are completely true or not.
Overall, the song reflects the reality that many people crave fame and are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it, sometimes even at the cost of their integrity and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
SHE GREW UP DOWN IN GEORGIA WHERE THE PEACHES GROW
The singer of the song grew up in the southern state of Georgia, known for its peach production.
THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF A PREACHER DOWN AN OLD DIRT ROAD
She was raised by her father, who is a preacher, in a rural environment.
SHE'D NEVER BEEN MUCH FARTHER THAN HER LICENSE PLATE
She had never been anywhere beyond her hometown, as indicated by her license plate.
BEEN WAITING 18 YEARS TO MAKE HER GETAWAY
She had been waiting for 18 years to leave her hometown and pursue her dreams.
SAID HERE I COME HOLLYWOOD READY OR NOT
She announced her intention to head to Hollywood and take on whatever comes her way.
SHE PACKED UP HER CHEVY GOT THE HELL OUT OF DODGE
She packed her Chevy and left her hometown, determined to make it big in Hollywood.
CHORUS
The chorus highlights the universal desire for fame and the glamorous lifestyle it promises.
HE DROVE DOWN TO DALLAS STOOD IN LINE ALL NIGHT
A male character in the song also pursued fame by standing in line all night in Dallas.
TO WIN A MILLION DOLLARS SIGN THE DOTTED LINE
He participated in a competition that promised a million-dollar prize for the winner.
EVERYBODY VOTED HIM THE NEXT BIG STAR
He emerged as the winner of the competition and was declared the next big star by the public.
HE'LL SELL A BUNCH OF RECORDS NUMBER ONE ON THE CHARTS
The male character is expected to produce hit records and top the music charts.
YOU HIT A HIGH NOTE IN THE BRIGHT SPOT LIGHT
The song highlights the experience of performing on stage and achieving success in the limelight.
WATCH YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES
Success and fame enable an individual to see their dreams come true and live the life they desire.
CHORUS
The chorus reaffirms the universal desire for fame and the luxurious lifestyle it promises.
BRIDGE
The bridge emphasizes the importance of using one's strengths and faking what one lacks to achieve success.
USE WHAT YOU GOT, FAKE WHAT YOU DONT
The song suggests that individuals should use their unique qualities/skills and fake what they lack to pursue fame.
YOU ONLY GET ONE SHOT, GO BIG OR GO HOME
The song emphasizes that individuals only get one chance at achieving success and should aim for the best.
CHORUS
The chorus reiterates the universal desire for fame and the luxurious lifestyle it promises.
TAG
The tag concludes the song by reminding the listeners that everyone wants to be famous.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind