What is Cody Alan’s Net Worth?

Cody Alan has a net worth of $5 million. His fortune is the result of a multi-decade career as one of the most recognized on-air personalities in country music, holding prominent roles in both television and radio.

Alan’s wealth has been built primarily through his long-running hosting contracts. He is the host of Highway Mornings on SiriusXM’s popular “The Highway” channel. For 17 years, Alan was also the face of CMT’s flagship music program, CMT Hot 20 Countdown, serving as both host and executive producer. In November 2025, it was announced that the show would air its final episode at the end of December 2025.

Previously, Alan hosted the nationally syndicated iHeartRadio shows CMT After MidNite and CMT Radio Live, which broadcast to millions of listeners on more than 200 stations. His income is further supplemented by his work as an author, having published his memoir, “Hear’s the Thing: Lessons on Listening, Life, and Love,” in 2021.

Early Life

Cody Alan was born in South Carolina on November 13, 1985. He developed an interest in broadcasting at a young age, landing his first job in radio at 15 in his hometown of Columbia, South Carolina.

Career

Cody Alan began his professional career working at local radio stations in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. He moved to a major market at age 23 when he joined 99.5 The Wolf (KPLX) in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he gained significant industry recognition.

His success in Dallas led to his high-profile national career based in Nashville. He became the host of CMT Radio Live and later CMT After MidNite. His most visible role was as the host of CMT Hot 20 Countdown, which he anchored for 17 years, becoming a staple for country music fans.

Alan’s work has earned him several accolades, including two wins as the Academy of Country Music’s “National On-Air Personality of the Year” (2010 and 2013). Following the conclusion of his run with CMT Hot 20 Countdown at the end of 2025, his primary role is as the host of Highway Mornings on SiriusXM.

Personal Life

Cody Alan was previously married and has two children, a son and a daughter. He publicly came out as gay in 2017. He detailed his personal and professional journey, including his decision to come out, in his 2021 book “Hear’s the Thing.” Alan is engaged to his long-time partner, Trea Smith.

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