A Mississippi native, Dickinson grew up revering and watching the Hill Country Blues masters Kimbrough and RL Burnside. He shares, “’All Night Long' is an anthem hit from Junior Kimbrough’s in Tchulahoma, Mississippi. Junior and his sons David and Kent would close the show with this song every Sunday night, usually with RL Burnside and his family playing and watching. I was so blessed in this life to have witnessed this firsthand.” As a founding member of North Mississippi Allstars, Dickinson has earned five Grammy nominations, including a nod for the band’s 2023 album Set Sail. He earned a Blues Music Award nomination for Best Drummer this year as well. 
His numerous film credits are highlighted by Take Me to the River, the award-winning documentary he produced and co-created which showcases multiple generations of award-winning Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians together. He has shared the stage with the likes of Robert Plant, the Allman Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Mavis Staples, and Patty Griffin among many others. As a music producer, Cody has worked with a wide range of artists including Lucero, Cisco Adler, and Ian Siegal.