{{Short description|American drummer (born 1982)}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Cody Hanson | image = Cody Hanson (Hinder drummer & founding member).jpg | caption = Hanson performing in 2024. | background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|05|24}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/hinder | title=Hinder | date=21 March 2007 }}</ref> | instrument = Drums<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hinder-fighting-for-their-right-to-party-266220/ | title=Hinder: Fighting for Their Right to Party | magazine=Billboard }}</ref> | birth_place = Plano, Texas, U.S.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cody-hanson-mn0000316279 | title=Cody Hanson Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | website=AllMusic }}</ref> | genre = {{flatlist| * Hard rock<ref>{{cite web | url=https://banana1015.com/hinder-launches-behind-the-scenes-youtube-channel-for-fans/ | title=Hinder Launches Behind the Scenes YouTube Channel for Fans | date=18 August 2011 }}</ref> * alternative rock<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.liveabout.com/hinder-biography-and-profile-2897998 | title=Biography and Profile of Hinder }}</ref> * glam metal * post-grunge * pop }} | occupation = {{flatlist| * Musician * producer }} | years_active = 2001–present<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/hinders-cody-hanson-rules-out-reunion-with-austin-winkler-our-focus-is-on-the-future | title=HINDER's CODY HANSON Rules Out Reunion with AUSTIN WINKLER: 'Our Focus is on the Future' | date=5 December 2024 }}</ref> | current_member_of = Hinder | website = {{URL|hindermusic.com}} }}

'''Cody Hanson''' (born May 24, 1982) is an American musician and record producer. He is the drummer and one of the founding members in the Oklahoma based rock band Hinder<ref name="auto">{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-boys-are-back-in-town-1043608/ | title=The Boys Are Back in Town | magazine=Billboard }}</ref> and co-owns the production company Back Lounge Productions with bandmate Marshal Dutton.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/28/hinder-keeps-rocking-challenging-music-climate/ | title=Hinder Keeps Rocking in Challenging Music Climate | website=The Washington Times }}</ref> Hanson has also provided drum work in the country group Drankmore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hindermusic.com/#about|title=Hinder – Official Website|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-with-cody-hanson-of-hinder/|title=INTERVIEW: HINDER – Cody Hanson|work=RockRevolt Mag|date=29 September 2013 |accessdate=3 April 2016 |last1=Harris |first1=Stina Marie }}</ref>

==Early life== Hanson was born in Plano, Texas but relocated to Jones, Oklahoma with his family when he was one year old. At the age of 12, Hanson received his first drum kit as a Christmas gift.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=25683|title=KNAC.COM – Features – Exclusive Interview: CODY HANSON Of HINDER|website=www.knac.com}}</ref> He immediately fell in love with the drums and began teaching himself how to play,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://drummerszone.com/artists/cody-hanson/10984/profile/#biography | title=Drummerszone – Cody Hanson }}</ref> he started a band in middle school but lost interest in the drums by high school and began playing guitar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/guests/cody-hanson/|title=Cody Hanson}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindermusic.com/new/bio-cody|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115031005/http://www.hindermusic.com/new/bio-cody|title=Cody Hanson – Drums – Hinder|archivedate=15 January 2010|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref>

==Career==

===Early years===

While studying business and marketing at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2001,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.last.fm/music/Hinder/+wiki | title=Hinder biography }}</ref> Hanson with the help of Joe "Blower" Garvey, met Austin John Winkler at a college party while Austin was singing in a cover band.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aaemusic.com/artist/hinder/ | title=Artist }}</ref> Hanson bragged of Austin saying he was "blown away" and "he has the kind of charisma very few people have and that unique voice. You can't really compare him to anybody." Shortly after, the three got together and formed Hinder.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://pearldrum.com/artist/cody-hanson | title=Cody Hanson &#124; Pearl Drums -Official site- }}</ref> Before forming the band, Hanson said that he had not picked up a set of drumsticks for over two years before the day Hinder began.<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1487525/cody-hanson/biography|title=Cody Hanson|magazine=Billboard |publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindermusic.com/new/bio-austin|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115033439/http://www.hindermusic.com/new/bio-austin|title=Austin Winkler – Vocals – Hinder|archivedate=15 January 2010|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref>

Hanson alongside Winkler and Garvey recorded their first band practice with a karaoke machine and for the next week let everyone they knew listen to their tape.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.melodic.net/artist/hinder | title=Melodic Net – We Rock, do you? }}</ref> For the next few years Hanson continued to go to school for business and marketing and took everything he knew and incorporated it into the music business.<ref name="billboard.com"/>

In late 2003 Hanson released his first EP with Hinder titled ''Far from Close''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/cody-hanson-of-hinder|title=Cody Hanson of Hinder : Songwriter Interviews}}</ref> The EP was released via Brickden Records and sold 5,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lbcurrent.com/uncategorized/2006/11/08/hinders-extreme-behavior-brings-back-rock-n-roll/ | title=Hinder's 'Extreme Behavior' brings back rock 'n' roll – Long Beach Current | date=8 November 2006 }}</ref>

After the success of the group's debut EP ''Far from Close'' and extensive touring, including building a local fan base at the local Oklahoma City club The Blue Note, Hanson and the other members in Hinder were offered recording contracts with Atlantic Records, Roadrunner Records and Universal Records, eventually signing with Universal in January 2005.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2005/09/30/going-to-extremebrcitys-hinder-unhindered-by-label-success/61922727007/ | title=Going to Extreme' City's Hinder unhindered by label success }}</ref>

Hanson released his debut album with Hinder titled ''Extreme Behavior'', which Hanson didn't play on, September 27, 2005. The album spawned the hit singles, "Get Stoned", "Better Than Me", and "Lips of an Angel".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.maximumink.com/index.php/articles/permalink/hinder | title=Hinder }}</ref> To date the album is 3× platinum.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hard-touring-hinder-may-not-hit-studio-until-august-56768/ | title=Hard-Touring Hinder May Not Hit Studio Until August | magazine=Billboard }}</ref> Hanson along with Winkler wrote the majority of the songs on the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.songwriteruniverse.com/hinder123.htm|title=Austin Winkler Hinder Interview – Writing Lips Of An Angel|work=Songwriter Universe – Songwriting News, Articles & Song Contest|date=4 October 2006 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/music-review-hinder-offers-formulaic-rock/article_40bb08c5-2deb-583c-99ac-86fa9f2a6d90.html | title=MUSIC REVIEW: Hinder offers formulaic rock | date=24 July 2008 }}</ref>

===Mainstream success: 2007–2011===

After touring nonstop in support of ''Extreme Behavior'' from 2006 to late 2007,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/extreme-behavior-tour | title=Jul 15, 2006: Hinder / Faktion at la Villa Real Special Events Center McAllen, Texas, United States &#124; Concert Archives }}</ref> Hanson and his other bandmates began writing and recording for their next album.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/hinder_we_bring_the_fun_back_into_rock-n-roll.html|title=Hinder: 'We Bring The Fun Back Into Rock-n-Roll!'|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> In July 2008 Hanson released the lead single titled "Use Me" from his band's sophomore album ''Take It to the Limit''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-use-me-video-available | title=HINDER: 'Use Me' Video Available | date=5 September 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://sleazeroxx.com/reviews/hinder-all-american-nightmare/ | title=Hinder – All American Nightmare – Sleaze Roxx | date=30 June 2015 }}</ref>

Hanson released ''Take It to the Limit'' with Hinder November 4, 2008, the album debuted at number 4 on the ''Billboard'' Top 200 chart. As of March 25, 2013 the album has sold over 500,000 copies in the US reaching Gold status.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/title_id/13688/|title=HINDER-TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT – RIAA|work=RIAA|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> Hinder toured in support of Take It to the Limit, the tours included multiple headlining and supporting tours, the most notable were Nickelback's<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.v100rocks.com/news/hinder-drummer-cody-hanson-reveals-he-almost-got-beat-up-by-nickelbacks-chad-kroeger/ | title=Hinder Drummer Cody Hanson Reveals He "Almost Got Beat Up" by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger }}</ref> Dark Horse Tour alongside Papa Roach<ref>{{cite web | url=https://v13.net/2018/03/hinder-s-cody-hanson-on-new-album-the-reign-touring-with-nickelback-and-papa-roach-the-future-of-hinder-and-more/ | title=HINDER Interview: Drummer CODY HANSON on New Album 'The Reign', Hard Partying, and Touring with NICKELBACK and PAPA ROACH | date=6 March 2018 }}</ref> and Saving Abel and Saints Of Los Angeles Tour with Theory of a Deadman and The Last Vegas.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/949535/top-25-tours-of-2010|title=Top 25 Tours of 2010|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref>

In January 2010 Hanson and the other members in Hinder had the idea to set up a recording studio in the back of their tour bus to start recording their next album early and save time when they're off tour.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.citybeat.com/news/an-interview-with-hinder-12156689 | title=An Interview with Hinder }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/blogs/scotthudson/2016/06/15/rockers-hinder-go-acoustic/85925060/ | title=Rockers Hinder go acoustic }}</ref>

Hanson released his third studio album with Hinder, All American Nightmare on December 7, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-s-all-american-nightmare-cracks-u-s-top/|title=Hinder's 'All American Nightmare' Cracks U.S. Top 40 - Blabbermouth.net|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|date=15 December 2010 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://myglobalmind.com/2010/12/10/hinder-all-american-nightmare/#google_vignette | title=Hinder – All American Nightmare | date=10 December 2010 }}</ref> According to Hanson, he and Winkler wrote over 70 songs for the album and cut the recording process down to 10.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.moondancejam.com/bands/2012/Hinder.html | title=Moondance Jam: Hinder }}</ref> Hanson and Winkler wrote the majority of the material for the album with additional help from former Faktion<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/Faktion/5876/ | title=Faktion reviews, music, news – sputnikmusic }}</ref> guitarist Dutton,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://musicjunkiepress.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/time-for-you-to-get-to-know-marshal-dutton/ | title=Time for you to get to know Marshal Dutton | date=9 July 2013 }}</ref> The Warren Brothers,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://maytherockbewithyou.com/mtrbwy/2011/01/cody-hanson-of-hinder/ | title=Cody Hanson of Hinder | date=22 January 2011 }}</ref> and country music artist Jeffrey Steele.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gaana.com/song/red-tail-lights-2|title=Red Tail Lights Song&#124;Hinder&#124;All American Nightmare&#124; Listen to new songs and mp3 song download Red Tail Lights online on Gaana.com|via=gaana.com}}</ref> Dutton became close friends with the group while his former band Faktion was touring in support of Hinder during their "Girls Gone Wild Tour" back in 2006.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20060203005547/en/Girls-Wild-Rocks-America-Hits-Road-Hinder|title=Girls Gone Wild Rocks America Hits the Road; Hinder, Revelation Theory and Faktion Take the Country by Storm|date=3 February 2006|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> and Hanson co-produced the album alongside producer Kevin Churko.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-all-american-nightmare-mw0002063242#credits | title=The All American Nightmare – Hinder &#124; Album &#124; AllMusic | website=AllMusic }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesoundalarm.com/?p=6651|title=Album Review: Hinder – All American Nightmare – The Sound Alarm|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> The album spawned 5 singles, "All American Nightmare",<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rockvf.com/song.php?title=All+American+Nightmare+by+Hinder&id=162236 | title=All American Nightmare (Song by Hinder) ••• Rock VF, Rock music hits charts }}</ref> "What Ya Gonna Do",<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gothictheatre.com/events/detail/?event_id=757056 | title=The Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO }}</ref> "The Life",<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rockshowcritique.com/2011/10/int-mike-rodden/ | title=Interview with Mike Rodden from Hinder | date=5 October 2011 }}</ref> "Hey Ho"<ref>{{cite web | url=https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858854481/ | title=Hinder – Hey Ho Lyrics & Meanings | date=6 October 2011 }}</ref> and "Red Tail Lights". The group toured all throughout 2011 in support of the album.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sj-r.com/story/entertainment/music/2011/02/17/ready-to-rock-hinder-coming/41761459007/ | title=Ready to rock: Hinder coming to PCCC }}</ref>

===New era of Hinder & side projects: 2012–2018===

Hanson went into 2012 preparing to start writing and recording his Hinder's fourth studio album.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-new-album-welcome-to-the-freakshow/ | title=Hinder Announce New Album, 'Welcome to the Freakshow' | website=Loudwire | date=2 October 2012 }}</ref> During the downtime Hanson along with frequent collaborator and friend, Dutton co-founded the production company "Back Lounge Productions"<ref>{{cite web | url=https://screamermagazine.com/interviews/proofed-hinder-every-end-new-beginning/ | title=HINDER – with Every End, A New Beginning | date=28 April 2015 }}</ref> together and created a new band named ''Seabass & tha Fellas''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Single-Seabass-Tha-Fellas/dp/B0079QN2W6|title=Amazon.com|website=Amazon }}</ref> The comedy duo between Hanson and Dutton acted as a side-project in between Hinder's recording sessions and tour dates, with humorous lyrics and instrumentals in the style of the comedy trio, The Lonely Island, and the Glam metal parody band, Steel Panther.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://soundcloud.com/back-loungeproductions/move-on-seabass-n-tha-fellas | title=MOVE ON-Seabass N' Tha Fellas }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://soundcloud.com/back-loungeproductions | title=Back-Lounge Productions }}</ref> Seabass & tha Fellas released their debut single "Pocket" on February 14, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.reverbnation.com/seabassthefellas/songs | title=Seabass & the Fellas Songs }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/SeabassFellas/about_profile_transparency|title=Seabass & The Fellas|website=Facebook }}</ref> Upon the single's release during a phone live phone interview with Rock 108 KEYJ radio, the duo challenged then President Barack Obama<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.270towin.com/2012_Election/ | title=Presidential Election of 2012 – 270toWin }}</ref> and his opponent in the 2012 election,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2012/11/19/final-days-media-campaign-2012/ | title=The Final Days of the Media Campaign 2012 | date=19 November 2012 }}</ref> Mitt Romney<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/2012 | title=2012 Electoral College Results | date=5 November 2019 }}</ref> to a tag team ''Celebrity Deathmatch.''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://keyj.com/cody-from-hinder-and-marshal-from-faktion-form-new-group-video/ | title=Cody from Hinder and Marshal from Faktion Form New Group &#91;VIDEO&#93; | date=16 February 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNFjdU0ZBgw | title=Seabass N Tha Fellas ("Pocket" Official Video) | website=YouTube | date=10 February 2012 }}</ref>

During Hinder's downtime Hanson also provided drums for Dutton's country group, Drankmore with Dutton on lead guitar, Jarrod Denton on vocals, Hanson on drums and then Garvey, Mark King and Mike Rodden from Hinder providing extra guitar during live shows. The group released two singles and released one audio clip of a potentially hit song called "I Do" on Back Lounge Production's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.back-loungeproductions.com/|title=Back-Lounge Productions – Official Website|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> Hanson alongside Winkler and Dutton<ref>{{cite web | url=https://crypticrock.com/interview-marshal-dutton-hinder/ | title=Interview – Marshal Dutton of Hinder | date=14 August 2017 }}</ref> wrote the material for Hinder's fourth studio album entirely, with Hanson and Dutton producing the entire album themselves. The lead single "Save Me" was released August 29, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://noisecreep.com/hinder-welcome-to-the-freakshow/|title=Hinder Announce New Album, Release 'Save Me' Lyric Video|author=noisecreep-staff|date=2 October 2012|work=Noisecreep|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> Hanson's fourth studio album with Hinder titled "Welcome to the Freakshow" was released December 4, 2012. The album spawned the hit single "Should've Known Better".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chiefmusicmanagement.com/hinder-official-lyric-video-for-save-me/|title=Hinder official lyric video for "Save Me"|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> The band toured in support of the album throughout the spring and summer 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-2013-north-american-tour/|title=Hinder Announce 2013 North American Tour|author=chadchilders|date=5 February 2013|work=Loudwire|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref>

On July 23, 2013, Hanson along with the rest of his bandmates were involved in a tour bus accident resulting in injuries for members of the band and crew.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://97rockonline.com/hinder-tour-bus-accident/ | title=Hinder Banged up in Tour Bus Accident | date=23 July 2013 }}</ref> Hanson announced via the band's social media accounts that while traveling to their show at the Boise Music Festival their bus was unexpectedly cut off by another vehicle and resulted in a crash that left members of the band and crew suffering multiple injuries and were required to spend the night at the ER.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://klaq.com/hinder-members-injured-in-tour-bus-accident-video/ | title=Hinder Members Injured in Tour Bus Accident | date=23 July 2013 }}</ref> Hanson also stated that upon doctor's orders, the band will be taking some time off to heal.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-tour-bus-accident/ | title=Hinder Banged up in Tour Bus Accident | website=Loudwire | date=23 July 2013 }}</ref>

When Winkler left abruptly in the middle of the groups 2013 Welcome To The Freakshow tour to check himself into rehab<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kfmx.com/ex-hinder-front-man-austin-winkler-talks-about-his-future/ | title=Ex Hinder Front-Man Austin Winkler Talks About His Future | date=26 November 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://consequence.net/2024/12/hinder-drummer-i-almost-got-beat-up-by-nickelbacks-chad-kroeger/ | title=Hinder drummer says Chad Kroeger nearly fought him over joke about the metric system | date=5 December 2024 }}</ref> Hanson and the remainder of his bandmates in Hinder continued the tour with Jared Weeks from the band Saving Abel, and Hinder co-writer and producer Dutton stepped in as rotating lead-singers for the remainder of the summer tour dates. Upon Winkler's official departure from the band in November 2013 Hanson and the three other members of Hinder quickly began searching for a new vocalist to replace him. The group also played sets of songs at Major's Bar in Edmond, Oklahoma with fellow Hinder band-mates and other good friends.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://musicjunkiepress.wordpress.com/2013/07/03/hinder-continues-on-as-austin-winkler-leaves-the-tour-to-recover/ | title=Hinder continues on as Austin Winkler leaves the tour to recover | date=3 July 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq08Z4h14aY|title=Drankmore Baby I Do|date=10 November 2013|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref> While Hinder wasn't touring in the summer of 2013, Hanson toured with his and Dutton's country band Drankmore in support of their singles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kkaj.com/pages/18723875.php?|title=95.7 KKAJ – FM Texoma Country – KKAJ's "Wedding In The Arbuckles" With Drankmore|work=95.7 KKAJ – FM Texoma Country|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS63vUfmNVA|title=Drankmore Live You Got To Me|date=10 November 2013|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref> In the search for a new singer for Hinder Hanson reached out to Nashville-based singer Nolan Neal,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://keyj.com/hinder-hit-the-ground-lyric-video-new-singer-nolan-neal/ | title=Hinder Unleash 'Hit the Ground' Song with Singer Nolan Neal | date=24 November 2014 }}</ref> which led to the band performing a few live sets with Neal as lead singer from July–September 2014 as a try-out run.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-when-the-smoke-clears-album-art/|title=Hinder Unveil 'When the Smoke Clears' Album Art|author=chadchilders|date=18 December 2014|work=Loudwire|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> Together, Hanson, Dutton and Nolan Neal wrote the Hinder song "Hit The Ground" together while Hanson and Dutton produced the song. Hinder originally released "Hit The Ground" with Nolan Neal on lead vocals on November 24, 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://keyj.com/hinder-when-the-smoke-clears-album-art/ | title=Hinder Unveil 'When the Smoke Clears' Album Art | date=18 December 2014 }}</ref> After negative reviews Hanson and the other band-mates in Hinder decided Nolan Neal's voice was "too country" for the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-announces-another-new-singer/|title=Hinder Announces Another New Singer - Blabbermouth.net|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|date=22 January 2015 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref>

On January 22, 2015, Hanson announced via Hinder's social media sites that Dutton would be the new lead vocalist. Hinder released a new version of "Hit The Ground" with Dutton on vocals.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://themachineshop.info/interviews/Hinder/Hinder.html | title=The Machine Shop Hinder interview }}</ref> Cody and Marshal wrote and produced Hinder's 2015 album ''When the Smoke Clears'' entirely.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.amarillo.com/story/entertainment/local/2015/06/24/hinder-makes-comeback-new-singer/13229665007/ | title=Hinder makes comeback with Tulia-native singer }}</ref> The album included two covers, "Dead To Me" which was a song done by Marshal's originally band Faktion and the song "Nothing Left To Lose" originally recorded by 9 Left Dead, whose debut album was produced by Hanson and Dutton at Back Lounge Productions. When The Smoke Clears debuted at number 4 on the iTunes rock charts and spawned the singles "Hit The Ground", "Letting Go" and the hit single "Intoxicated".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sixxsense.com/articles/sixx-random-shhh-380191/exclusive-premiere-hinder-intoxicated-13554373/|title=Get Top Random Shhh Articles & News – Sixx Sense|work=Sixx Sense|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref>

In January 2016 Hanson announced in an interview that they are already writing songs for the next full length Hinder album and that they will be releasing an acoustic EP titled ''Stripped'' on May 13, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/midnight-sun-blog/bs-ae-hinder-20160106-story.html|title=Settling in with new frontman, Hinder ignores all the hate|work=Baltimore Sun|date=7 January 2016|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-to-release-stripped-acoustic-ep/|title=Hinder To Release 'Stripped' Acoustic Ep|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|date=7 March 2016 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref>

After embarking on an acoustic tour during the spring and summer of 2016 in support of the new ''Stripped'' EP, Hanson along with the rest of his bandmates began heavily writing and recording material for Hinder's sixth studio album.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.toddstarphotography.com/blog/2016/6/interview-marshal-dutton-of-hinder---june-2016 | title=INTERVIEW: MARSHAL DUTTON of Hinder – June 2016 }}</ref> A October 9, 2016 post Hanson posted on the band's official Facebook and Instagram accounts stated that the he and the group began working with pianist and songwriter Sarah Thiele for some new tracks on the upcoming album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BLM816VBbGB/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/hindermusic/1354725175484330369 |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram post by Hinder • Oct 6, 2016 at 1:04am UTC|website=Instagram|accessdate=July 21, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On December 11, 2016, Hanson posted another new update on the album's recording process via Hinder's official social media accounts with a photo of him and bassist Mike Rodden with a caption reading "Just taking a nice break from working on the album in Nicaragua!".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BN4_kywh2Qv/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/hindermusic/1403150889258542127 |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram post by Hinder • Dec 11, 2016 at 8:37pm UTC|website=Instagram|accessdate=July 21, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

During an April 19, 2017 interview with Loudwire Hanson debuted the upcoming new Hinder single ''Remember Me'' will be released with an accompanying music video on April 28, 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-remember-me-exclusive-song-premiere/ | title=Hinder, 'Remember Me' – Exclusive Song Premiere | website=Loudwire | date=19 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://kfmx.com/hinder-remember-me-exclusive-song-premiere/ | title=Hinder, 'Remember Me' – Exclusive Song Premiere | date=19 April 2017 }}</ref> In the following months while on tour with Nonpoint,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-to-release-the-reign-album-in-august | title=HINDER to Release 'The Reign' Album in August | date=12 June 2017 }}</ref> Hanson revealed in another interview with Loudwire that his new album with Hinder titled The Reign will be released on August 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/listen-to-title-track-of-hinders-new-album-the-reign | title=Listen to Title Track of HINDER's New Album, 'The Reign' | date=14 July 2017 }}</ref> and that the group had signed a new record deal with The End Records to release the new album.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-the-reign-album-title-artwork-track-listing/ | title=Hinder Reveal 'The Reign' Album Title, Artwork + Track Listing | website=Loudwire | date=12 June 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sheltermusic.com/artists/hinder | title=Shelter Music Group }}</ref>

On August 30, 2017, it was revealed by the attorney Blake Johnson<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hinder-sues-former-lead-singer-trademark-7949080/ | title=Hinder Sues Former Lead Singer over Use of Band's Trademark | magazine=Billboard }}</ref> via The Oklahoman<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/08/29/oklahoma-rock-band-hinder-sues-former-lead-singer-austin-john-winkler/60578936007/ | title=Oklahoma rock band Hinder sues former lead singer Austin John Winkler }}</ref> that Hanson and the remaining band-members in Hinder filed a lawsuit against Winkler<ref>{{cite web | url=https://apnews.com/general-news-music-b54c41ff63594b329dce21a6a1dcda8b | title=Hinder sues former lead singer over use of band's trademark | website=Associated Press News | date=29 August 2017 }}</ref> for allegedly unlawfully using the band's trademark to promote his solo career after exiting the group in 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-sues-former-lead-singer-austin-john-winkler/ | title=Hinder Sue Former Lead Singer Austin John Winkler | website=Loudwire | date=30 August 2017 }}</ref> The lawsuit filed in Oklahoma City federal court<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kfmx.com/hinder-sues-former-lead-singer-austin-john-winkler/ | title=Hinder Sue Former Lead Singer Austin John Winkler | date=30 August 2017 }}</ref> accuses Winkler of violating the agreement made with his former bandmates upon his departure from Hinder that allows him to promote himself as "Austin John Winkler, formerly of Hinder"<ref>{{cite web | url=https://pagesix.com/2017/08/30/hinder-sues-former-frontman-for-copyright-infringement/ | title=Hinder sues former frontman for copyright infringement &#124; Page Six | date=30 August 2017 }}</ref> and that the agreement also explains if Winkler utilizes the Hinder name in promotional materials, the band's name or logo can't be larger or more prominent than his individual name within the advertisement.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-sues-former-singer-austin-john-winkler-over-trademark | title=HINDER Sues Former Singer AUSTIN JOHN WINKLER over Trademark | date=30 August 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://purerock.us/hinder-sues-former-singer-austin-john-winkler-over-trademark/ | title=PureRock.US – America's Pure Rock – HINDER Sues Former Singer AUSTIN JOHN WINKLER over Trademark }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rttnews.com/2810102/hinder-files-suit-against-former-lead-singer.aspx | title=Hinder Files Suit Against Former Lead Singer }}</ref>

In support of the new album ''The Reign'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://renegaderadio.net/2017/11/24/hinder-the-reign/ | title=Hinder – the Reign – Renegade Radio | date=24 November 2017 }}</ref> Hanson participated in Hinder's fall 2017 co-headlining tour with Buckcherry's lead singer Josh Todd,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/josh-todd-the-conflict-hinder-co-headlining-tour-wayland-adelitas-way/ | title=Josh Todd & the Conflict + Hinder Announce Co-Headlining Tour | website=Loudwire | date=22 September 2017 }}</ref>Adelitas Way,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://donyc.com/events/2017/11/15/hinder-josh-todd-the-conflict-adelitas-way-wayland | title=Hinder, Josh Todd & the Conflict, Adelitas Way, Wayland at White Eagle Hall }}</ref> and Wayland.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bravewords.com/news/buckcherry-singers-josh-todd-the-conflict-team-up-with-hinder-for-co-headline-tour-wayland-adelitas-way-to-support | title=BUCKCHERRY Singer's JOSH TODD & THE CONFLICT Team up with HINDER for Co-Headline Tour; WAYLAND, ADELITAS WAY to Support | author1=Bravewords }}</ref>

===Hinder tours & Dangerous Hippies: 2018–2023===

In early 2018 Hanson announced via an Instagram story he and Dutton have begun working on new music and shared multiple short clips of unreleased demos.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/hindermusic/1770411176531247997 | title=Hinder (@hindermusic) on Instagram &#124; Ghostarchive }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://intriguemag.com/2018/06/21/cody-hanson-and-marshal-dutton-of-hinder-discuss-new-music-and-their-latest-approach/|title=Cody Hanson and Marshal Dutton of Hinder Discuss New Music and Their Latest Approach – Intrigue|work=Intrigue |date=July 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719024319/https://intriguemag.com/2018/06/21/cody-hanson-and-marshal-dutton-of-hinder-discuss-new-music-and-their-latest-approach/ |archive-date=19 July 2018 }}</ref> On November 7, 2018, Hanson announced Hinder's 2019 ''Lucky 7 Tour'' via the band's social media profiles with Soil as the tour's opening act.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://metalanarchy.com/2018/11/07/hinder-and-soil-announce-u-s-tour/ | title=Hinder & SOiL Announce U.S. Tour | date=8 November 2018 }}</ref>

Hanson announced on a Facebook post in early January 2019 that Hinder would release anew song titled "Halo" on January 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kfmx.com/hinder-are-back-with-a-new-album-and-single-halo/ | title=Hinder Are Back with a New Album and Single, 'Halo' | date=29 January 2019 }}</ref> At the time it was mentioned to be the lead single for their untitled seventh studio album which was slated to be released later that year.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lasvegasmagazine.com/entertainment/2019/jul/12/hinder-house-of-blues-mandalay-bay-music-vegas/ | title=Hinder remains in complete control of its destiny | work=Las Vegas Magazine }}</ref> Hanson released a cover of the hit song "Life in the Fast Lane" by the Eagles with Hinder on July 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-life-in-the-fast-lane-eagles-cover/ | title=Hinder Soar with Fresh Cover of Eagles' 'Life in the Fast Lane' | website=Loudwire | date=25 July 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-releases-cover-of-eagles-life-in-the-fast-lane#google_vignette | title=HINDER Releases Cover of EAGLES' 'Life in the Fast Lane' | date=26 July 2019 }}</ref>

In November 2019 Hanson announced a new side band along with Dutton titled Dangerous Hippies.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://americansongwriter.com/hinder-dangerous-hippies-song/ | title=Hinder Frontman, Drummer form Dangerous Hippies, Release Single, "Whoa" | date=22 November 2019 }}</ref> Hanson revealed the duo's origins in an exclusive interview with Loudwire stating "The decision to form the group came about organically, with the pair initially approached to write music for a commercial in 2011 that was in the vein of The Black Keys. After the song was finished, they got feedback from friends that inspired them to further continue what they had started."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-duo-dangerous-hippies-side-project/ | title=Hinder Duo Step Out for Dangerous Hippies Side Project | website=Loudwire | date=21 November 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://chicagoconcertreviews.com/2020/05/30/hinder-dangerous-hippies/ | title=Hard rockers Hinder reach 15 years of "Extreme Behavior," branch out with Dangerous Hippies | date=30 May 2020 }}</ref> The duo released their debut single titled "''Whoa''" on November 21, 2019, an acoustic version was released on December 27, 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rockhard.de/news/hinder-cody-hanson-und-marshal-dutton-gruenden-dangerous-hippies#google_vignette | title=Cody Hanson und Marshal Dutton gründen Dangerous Hippies – RockHard }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/whoa-single/1486222754 | title=Whoa – Single by Dangerous Hippies on Apple Music }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/whoa-acoustic-acoustic-single/1491610560 | title=Whoa (Acoustic) &#91;Acoustic&#93; – Single by Dangerous Hippies on Apple Music }}</ref> On January 16, 2020, Hanson released another single with Dangerous Hippies titled "Like a Ghost" along with an official music video,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://americansongwriter.com/dangerous-hippies-new-single-like-a-ghost-hinder/ | title=Dangerous Hippies Shine Light on New Single "Like a Ghost" | date=22 January 2020 }}</ref> a remix titled "Like a Ghost (Americana Version)" was released on February 21, 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/like-a-ghost-americana-version-single/1496994801 | title=Like a Ghost (Americana Version) – Single by Dangerous Hippies on Apple Music }}</ref>

During an interview with Loudwire on February 24, 2020, Hanson announced that Hinder had finished writing some new songs for their upcoming seventh studio-album that would be released sometime later in the year,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rockatnight.com/2020/02/hinder-announce-extreme-behavior-15th-anniversary-tour-playing-their-debut-platinum-album-live-for-the-first-time-ever/ | title=Hinder Announce 'Extreme Behavior' 15th Anniversary Tour Playing Their Debut Platinum Album Live for the First Time Ever | date=25 February 2020 }}</ref> and also announced that the band will launch a massive spring and summer 2020 tour to celebrate the 15th-anniversary of their debut album ''Extreme Behavior''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-extreme-behavior-15th-anniversary-tour/ | title=Hinder Announce 'Extreme Behavior' 15th Anniversary Tour | website=Loudwire | date=24 February 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Hinder-Announce-Extreme-Behavior-15th-Anniversary-Tour-20200224 | title=Hinder Announce 'Extreme Behavior' 15th Anniversary Tour }}</ref> The thirty-two city Extreme Behavior 15 Anniversary Tour<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-announces-extreme-behavior-15th-anniversary-tour | title=HINDER Announces 'Extreme Behavior' 15th-Anniversary Tour | date=24 February 2020 }}</ref> was to feature the groups Wayland<ref>{{cite web | url=https://metalanarchy.com/2020/02/24/hinder-announce-extreme-behavior-15th-anniversary-tour/ | title=Hinder Announce "Extreme Behavior" 15th Anniversary Tour | date=25 February 2020 }}</ref> and Blacktop Mojo as support,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://livemusicnewsandreview.com/2020/02/hinder/#google_vignette | title=Hinder Tour Announced &#124; Live Music News | date=25 February 2020 }}</ref> and was set to kick-off in Wisconsin and end in Oklahoma City, however a month later in March 2020 the entire tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Hinder-Announce-Rescheduled-Live-Dates-20200428 | title=Hinder Announce Rescheduled Live Dates }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://metalanarchy.com/2020/04/02/hinder-announce-rescheduled-dates-for-extreme-behavior-15th-anniversary-tour/ | title=Hinder Announce Rescheduled Dates for "Extreme Behavior" 15th Anniversary Tour | date=3 April 2020 }}</ref> the tour was eventually canceled altogether later in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/columns/brandy-mcdonnell/2020/10/22/hinder-guitarist-mark-austin-king-channels-90s-alternative-rock-with-side-project-caffeine-genius/305153007/ | title=Hinder guitarist Mark Austin King channels '90s alternative rock with side project Caffeine Genius }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://metalanarchy.com/2020/08/15/hinder-postpone-extreme-behavior-15th-anniversary-tour/ | title=Hinder Postpone "Extreme Behavior" 15th Anniversary Tour | date=15 August 2020 }}</ref>

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns Hanson worked with Dutton on new Dangerous Hippies material, releasing the song titled "1982" on May 1, 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/1982-single/1507647124 | title=1982 – Single by Dangerous Hippies on Apple Music }}</ref> During a FaceTime interview with Loudwire upon the single's release, Hanson says, "'1982' is a fun, upbeat track about a girl that was born in 1982. When I think about pop culture from the '80s, which I love, I remember everything being really fun and vibrant. The song alludes to the fact that no matter how many great things happened that year, she is what made really made the year 1982 special." 'We're having an absolute blast already with Dangerous Hippies. That fact that there are no rules and we can blend all of our different inspirations from different genres is super fun and rewarding."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/dangerous-hippies-1982-lyrics/ | title=Hinder Duo Flashback with New Song '1982' Under Dangerous Hippies Moniker | website=Loudwire | date=30 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lakesideentertainmentgroup.com/blog/dangeroushippies | title=Dangerous Hippies, 2/5th of the Multi-Platinum Band Hinder, Talks About Their New Project, New Music, & More! | date=29 July 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=158457&string=Hinder|title=Dangerous Hippies (Mems Of Hinder) Debut Retro Inspired Alt Pop Video "1982" @ Top40-Charts.com – New Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries}}</ref> Hanson released two more singles with ''Dangerous Hippies'' in 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dangeroushippies.com/|title=HOME|website=mysite}}</ref> releasing the single "Contagious Dangerous" on August 21, 2020,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.shazam.com/en-gb/song/1524820542/contagious-dangerous | title=Contagious Dangerous – Dangerous Hippies: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/contagious-dangerous-single/1524820541 | title=Contagious Dangerous – Single by Dangerous Hippies on Apple Music }}</ref> and the single "Hot off the Press" on December 4, 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://musicmecca.org/premiere-marshal-dutton-cody-hanson-of-hinder-talk-alt-pop-project-dangerous-hippies-their-new-single-music-video-for-hot-off-the-press/ | title=Premiere: Marshal Dutton & Cody Hanson of Hinder Talk Alt-Pop Project Dangerous Hippies & Their New Single & Music Video for 'Hot off the Press' | date=3 December 2020 }}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/hot-off-the-press/1581755135?i=1581756068 | title=Hot off the Press by Dangerous Hippies on Apple Music }}</ref>

Even though the band's Extreme Behavior 15th Anniversary Tour was canceled due to COVID-19, Hanson and his Hinder band-members performed a socially-distanced concert with Buckcherry on September 19, 2020, at Rivers Edge Live in Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tempotickets.com/event/NoQnAX | title=BUCKCHERRY w/HINDER – Live @ River's Edge! }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/buckcherry/2020/rivers-edge-park-somerset-wi-33857041.html | title=Buckcherry Setlist at River's Edge Park, Somerset | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> In November 2020 the band announced a string of livestreamed concerts branded as "Live From The Living Room".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://veeps.com/hinder/71f1e81b-c458-4aa3-9fc1-0e3b15d4f027 | title=Hinder – Hinder – Live from Your Living Room – VEEPS }}</ref>

Hanson toured with Hinder during their 2021 summer tour with Small Town Titans.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://therockrevival.com/rock-news/hinder-small-town-titans-2021-tour/ | title=Hinder, Small Town Titans Announce 2021 Summer Tour – the Rock Revival | date=26 May 2021 }}</ref>

Hanson and the rest of the Hinder members toured extensively throughout the winter, spring and summer of 2022, beginning with a small string of shows with Tantric in January 2022,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.daphneal.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=5339 | title=Hinder (Featuring Tantric) at Daphne Civic Center }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wkrg.com/calendar/#!/details/hinder-featuring-tantric-at-daphne-civic-center/9573557/2022-01-15T17|title=Community Calendar|work=WKRG News 5 |date=June 4, 2019}}</ref> a twenty-two city spring tour with Buckcherry<ref>{{cite web | url=https://concertful.com/tour/hinder/past?page=2 | title=Hinder Tour History }}</ref> and No Resolve,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://100percentrock.com/2022/06/live-hinder-wsg-no-resolve-june-14-2022/ | title=LIVE: HINDER WSG NO RESOLVE – June 14, 2022 | work=100% ROCK MAGAZINE | date=20 June 2022 | last1=Jolicoeur | first1=Todd 'Toddstar' }}</ref> and a twenty-six city summer tour with the likes of Hoobastank,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/elkofrc/6874/event/1255605 | title=Tix – Ticket Sales }}</ref> Buckcherry,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://visitcentraloregon.com/event/buckcherry-hinder/ | title=Buckcherry & Hinder }}</ref> Framing Hanley,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.melodic.net/news/hinder-release-tour-dates-with-buckcherry-hoobastank-framing-hanley-and-kingdom-collapse#:~:text=Hinder%20will%20be%20on%20the%20road%20the,Buckcherry%2C%20Hoobastank%2C%20Framing%20Hanley%20and%20Kingdom%20Collapse | title=Melodic Net – We Rock, do you? }}</ref> and Kingdom Collapse.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thesound228.com/post/kingdom-collapse-strikes-a-chord-with-new-single-and-video-break-free | title=Kingdom Collapse Strikes a Chord with New Single and Video "Break Free" | date=23 July 2022 }}</ref> The band also performed at the Blue Ridge Rock Fest in September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicfestivalwizard.com/festivals/blue-ridge-rock-fest-2022/|title=Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 &#124; Music Festival Wizard|work=Music Festival Wizard }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.jambase.com/festival/blue-ridge-rock-festival-2022 | title=Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 Lineup – Sep 7 – 11, 2022 }}</ref>

On May 12, 2023<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/UNSTOPPABLE-No-Resolve-Hinder/dp/B0C2JKB1DN|title=Amazon.com|website=Amazon }}</ref> Hanson and his Hinder bandmates teamed up with the band No Resolve to release a cover of the song "Unstoppable" originally by Sia with an official music video to accompany the single's release.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/track/6tHDtYkt3PyR9pSffKRVYz | title=Unstoppable | website=Spotify }}</ref> Their cover of collaborative cover was widely praised by music critics and the music video went viral, gaining over 10 million views.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=mJzvkAc4cLI&t=3s | title=UNSTOPPABLE (@sia ROCK Cover by NO RESOLVE & @HinderBackstage) (Official Music Video) | website=YouTube | date=11 May 2023 }}</ref>

Hanson toured with Hinder during their 2023 summer tour with the band Goodbye June.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://edgelittlerock.iheart.com/calendar/content/2023-08-02-hinder-wgoodbye-june-at-the-hall/ | title=Hinder w/Goodbye June at the Hall &#124; 100.3 the Edge &#124; Aug 2nd, 2023 &#124; the Hall }}</ref>

===New Hinder music: 2024–present=== In early 2024 it was announced Hanson would be touring with Hinder providing opening support on Creed's ''Summer of 99'' tour<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://slate.com/culture/2024/05/creed-2024-concert-tour-cruise-summer-99-scott-stapp.html | title=With Arms Wide Open | magazine=Slate | date=9 May 2024 | last1=Winkie | first1=Luke }}</ref> with 3 Doors Down,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/creed-2024-reunion-tour-dates/ | title=Creed Announce Huge 2024 Reunion Tour + Single-Day Festival | website=Loudwire | date=30 October 2023 }}</ref> and Daughtry.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2024/12/grammy-winning-rock-band-creed-announces-the-summer-of-99-tour-for-2025-as-fans-demand-encore-after-sold-out-reunion-run/ | title=Grammy Winning Rock Band CREED Announces the Summer of '99 Tour for 2025 as Fans Demand Encore After Sold-Out Reunion Run | date=10 December 2024 }}</ref> Hanson released a new single with Hinder titled "Live Without It" on September 13, 2024, the groups first new original song in five and a half years, since 2019's ''"Halo"''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-shares-new-single-live-without-it?utm_source=chatgpt.com | title=HINDER Shares New Single 'Live Without It' | date=13 September 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.98online.com/listen-to-new-hinder-song-live-without-it/ | title=Listen to new Hinder song, "Live Without It" }}</ref> ''Live Without It'' reached number 23 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jhTbzlNZaU2Lb6DJH6a8W | title=Billboard Charts Mainstream Rock Songs | website=Spotify }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mediabase.com/mmrweb/fmqb/charts.asp?format=6 | title=Mediabase 24/7 – 7 Day Charts | access-date=2025-01-11 | archive-date=2025-01-28 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250128053249/http://www.mediabase.com/mmrweb/fmqb/charts.asp?format=6 | url-status=dead }}</ref> During an interview with Loudwire Nights on October 15, 2024, Hanson announced fans would not have to wait much longer for the band's upcoming seventh album, stating that the album could be released as early as February, but definitely would be released sometime in 2025.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/hinder-cody-hanson-new-album-interview/ | title=Hinder's Cody Hanson is Excited for Band's Next Album – 'There's Something on It for Everyone' | website=Loudwire | date=16 October 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://kfmx.com/ixp/366/p/hinder-cody-hanson-new-album-interview/ | title=Hinder's Cody Hanson is Excited for Band's Next Album – 'There's Something on It for Everyone' | date=16 October 2024 }}</ref>

Hanson released another new single with Hinder titled "Everything Is a Cult" on November 16, 2024, a politically charged track that showcases Hinder's "in your face" style songwriting and addresses themes of societal division.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/hinder-shares-new-single-everything-is-a-cult | title=HINDER Shares New Single 'Everything is a Cult' | date=16 November 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.raisedrowdy.com/2024/11/25/hinder-brings-the-heavy-in-new-single-everything-is-a-cult/ | title=Hinder Brings the Heavy in New Single, 'Everything is a Cult' | date=25 November 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://livinglifefearless.co/2024/news/latest-buzz/rock-powerhouse-hinder-drops-raw-new-single-everything-is-a-cult/ | title=Rock Powerhouse Hinder Drops Raw New Single "Everything is a Cult" » LIVING LIFE FEARLESS | date=19 November 2024 }}</ref> A few days after the release of "Everything Is a Cult" Hanson announced via Hinder's social media pages that they band would embark on their ''"Back To Life Tour 2025'' with special guests Saliva,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://salivaofficial.com/tour/ | title=TOUR – Saliva }}</ref> Kingdom Collapse,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://dixierocker.com/2025/01/02/saliva-announces-2025-dates-supporting-hinder/ | title=Saliva Announces 2025 Dates Supporting Hinder | date=2 January 2025 }}</ref> and Kelsey Hickman as support to promote their latest singles and upcoming new album.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://whiskyagogo.com/calendar/events/13999953/hinder-saliva-kingdom-collapse/ | title=Hinder, Saliva, Kingdom Collapse }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://district142live.com/tm-event/hinder-back-to-life-tour-2025-wsg-saliva/ | title=HINDER – Back to Life Tour 2025 WSG Saliva }}</ref>

==Personal life== Hanson currently resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is married to his wife Danielle and is an avid animal lover.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/cody.hanson.96?fref=ts|title=Facebook|website=Facebook|publisher=|accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> Hanson was a supporter of former president Barack Obama. He had announced his support of 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/cody.hanson.96?fref=ts|title=Facebook|website=Facebook }}</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=aaron%20pose%20donald%20trump {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>

==Discography== ;With Hinder {{main|Hinder discography}} *''Take It to the Limit'' (2008) *''All American Nightmare'' (2010) *''Welcome to the Freakshow'' (2012) *''When the Smoke Clears'' (2015) *''The Reign'' (2017) *''Back to Life'' (2025)

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