"Be Celebrated, Not Tolerated" (ft. Cody Belew) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep #161

Rooted Recovery Stories

On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick sits down with good friend and singer songwriter Cody Belew! Blending raw emotion with Southern stomp, Cody Belew offers a unique point of view on faith and love – both of which he approaches with fearless honesty. Coming off PRIDE week, Cody and Patrick discuss the embodiment of community and the importance of always knowing your neighbors. Cody shares his experience growing up gay in the Church and how it has impacted his religious journey. He dives into the inspiration behind his music and the wisdom he’s learned in not dimming your light for others. Visit https://www.CodyBelew.com/ to get tickets, find Cody's new releases and more! Cody's first full-length record I Did It For Love will release on September 20th - see more about his inspiration for the album below! His next single is titled "Long, Long Row" and will be out on July 19th! The most recent single, "Horseshoes & Hand Grenades," released in May. Cody made a splash at this year's CMT Awards. Attaching our release, which you'll also note links to all of his social accounts/artist profiles! Assembling a mix of candid originals and well-loved classics by artists who inspired him, Cody Belew released his self-titled debut EP in early 2022 via Visionary Media. That same year had Belew reimagining the Brooks & Dunn classic “Neon Moon '' with Grammy Award-winning producer, Dave Audé, which recently surpassed three million Spotify streams. Belew kicked off 2023 as a member of CMT’s coveted “Listen Up” program, which counts Kacey Musgraves, Thomas Rhett, and Marren Morris among its alumni, and saw the release of his single “Charlene,” which chronicled his experienced religious trauma as a Southern Baptist within the LGBTQ+ community. His star is rapidly rising with the recent release of the title track “I Did It For Love'' from his debut album due out later this year. A long-time Nashville resident, Cody recently completed a yearlong, sold-out residency at the city’s famed Lipstick Lounge and wowed crowds at the new hotspot The Eighth Room with his impassioned vocals, deft songwriting, and undeniable stage presence. Cody has been highlighted in WWD and Vanity Fair for his distinctive fashion sense and profiled by NBC and Billboard. Cody’s Inspiration for I Did It For Love: “Until the day I moved away from home, pointing my truck toward Nashville with all my belongings in tow, getting to Music City had been my singular mission. Ten years in, and I found myself writing about home, and family ties, and what sacrifices it took to get here. I wrote this with arenas in mind. I have christened this sound ‘Southern Glam Rock’ as I find myself embodying that intersection- those two truths. We would love to hear from you! Email us at [e-mail] Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ⁠⁠@rootedrecoverystories Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedrecoverystories/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Facebook: https://www.promises.com/rooted-recovery-stories/ URL: ⁠https://www.rootedrecoverystories.com⁠ __________________ Resources: Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica URL: https://⁠www.mhanational.org⁠ Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment for addiction, mental health/trauma: URL: ⁠https://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/promises_bh/ Follow Patrick Custer! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_custer/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Follow Cody Belew! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/codybelew TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@codybelew YouTube: @CodyBelew Website: https://www.codybelew.com/ #lgbtqia #trauma #recovery #podcast #mentalhealth #lifestyle #inspiration #purpose #therapy #tennessee #selfcare #overcome #healing #wellness #goodnews #promisesbehavorialhealth #patrickcuster #struggle #rootedrecovery #nashville #religion