# Cody Jinks Pays Tribute to John Anderson

> Cody Jinks releases acoustic cover of John Anderson's 'I Wish I Could Have Been There' after his death.
- Title: Cody Jinks Pays Tribute to John Anderson · American Songwriter
- Summary: Cody Jinks releases acoustic cover of John Anderson's 'I Wish I Could Have Been There' after his death. Cody Jinks released a cover of John Anderson's 1993…
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/cody-jinks-pays-tribute-to-john-anderson-with-a-song-that-hits-even-harder-after-his-death
- Author: Chris Piner
- Published: 2026-10-23T22:43:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cody jinks, john anderson, country music, nashville songwriters hall of fame, i wish i could have been there, daddy's don't cry, music, culture
## John Anderson's Death
John Anderson died at 71, prompting country music tributes from stars like Blake Shelton and Alan Jackson.
## Cody Jinks Tribute
Jinks released an acoustic cover of Anderson's 1993 song 'I Wish I Could Have Been There' on YouTube.
## Upcoming Album
Jinks plans to release a new song titled 'Daddy’s Don’t Cry' on his 2027 album.
## Fan Reactions
Fans praised Jinks' tribute, saying it was a fitting farewell to Anderson and made them cry.
## Key takeaway

Cody Jinks released a cover of John Anderson's 1993 song 'I Wish I Could Have Been There' for his upcoming 2027 album.