Richard Lee Cody (Espinoza) has spent
much of his life in the Heber Valley of
Utah where he
and his wife, Lynnie, still live today. Together they have 8 children and 6 grandkids between them.
Richard spent over 15 yrs. riding
for the Heart M brand raising quarter horses and beef cattle. Living the cowboy life he would later reflect on to write
and perform the music he loves.
In June of 2001 Richard married Lynnie Casper. Richard gives
her allot of credit for helping him to find his voice,music,and the self confidence to pursue a music career. They have spent
the last 10 yrs. writing music together and performing throughout 12 Western States. In 2006, New Artist Radio named him "Male
Vocalist of the Year".
Nowdays Richards solo career is in full swing with the release of his 5th CD, "A Free and Restless Spirit".
In 2010 he teamed up with Mary Kaye, and were named "The
Best New Act of 2010" with the Western Music Association's, Crescendo Award and Richard Lee was runner-up for
Male Vocalist of the Year. They also hold the honor of being 2010's most nominated act (7) in Western Music.
In 2010 the Duo released their CD, "Way Out West"
which stayed at the top of the western charts for 24 weeks.
May 2011, Richard Lee was honored by an invite to become the newest member of the Bar D Wrangler's of Durango,
CO. The Bar D Chuckwagon has been in business since 1969. A dream come true for Richard.
Richard Lee has performed along side many of Western
Music's top performers, and now spends his life performing with 4 of the best, Cy Scarborough,Gary Cook,Matt Palmer,and
Joel Racheff of the Bar D.
As a songwriter,vocalist,performer,and all around good guy,you need
look no further than Richard Lee Cody to bring you the best in Western entertainment.
