Brad Cox
Australian country musician

Brad Cox

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Australian country musician
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Introduction

Brad Cox is an Australian country singer-songwriter from Jindabyne, New South Wales.

Early life

Brad Cox was born in 1995 as the son of two swimming coaches. Brad was drawn to the songs he heard on the car stereo during many weekend road-trips to swimming tournaments on the NSW south coast. Brad said "There was always four cassette tapes in the car, being Joe Cocker, Shania Twain, The Commitments soundtrack and something else. So yeah, I just started singing along in the car."

Brad's commenced piano lessons when he was in primary school. Brad said he "...started playing drums in a high school band and then playing cover gigs at a pub when I was 14 years old." Brad started listening to and writing country music at age 15. Brad said he is influenced by artists who "challenge country music" and the inspiration for his writing coming from personal experiences or from those around him.

Career

2017–2018: Debut EP

In January 2018, Cox won the Toyota Star Maker at the Country Music Awards of Australia during the Tamworth Country Music Festival

In May 2018, Cox released his self-titled, debut studio album. The album was proceeded by the singles "Too Drunk to Drive" and "Lake House". At the 2019 CMAA Awards, Cox was nominated for Contemporary Album of the Year and New Talent of the Year.

2019–2021: My Mind's Projection

In August 2019, Cox signed with Sony Music Australia. On signing Cox, said: "I've worked so hard on my career over many years from the ground up, and for me it's extremely humbling to know that Sony Music also has the same belief in my music that I do. I'm really excited to be working closely with Denis and the team to take this to the next level locally and internationally."

In November 2020, Cox released My Mind's Projection, which featured the singles "Short Lived Love", "Give Me Tonight", "Drinking Season" and the Adam Eckersley collaboration "Remedy". Cox described the album "as a snapshot the last three years of his life.". The album debuted at number 12 on the ARIA Charts.

In May 2021, Cox released the EP What's Your Favourite Country Song?.

2022–present: Acres

On 11 November 2022, Cox announced the forthcoming release of his third studio album, Acres, scheduled for release on 5 May 2023.

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak positions
AUS
Brad Cox
  • Released: 4 May 2018
  • Label: Tamworth Music Works (TMW002)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
My Mind's Projection
  • Released: 6 November 2020
  • Label: Sony Music Australia (19439812901)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, LP
12
Acres
  • Scheduled: 5 May 2023
  • Label: Sony Music Australia (19658782832)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, LP
7

Extended plays

Title Details Peak positions
AUS
What's Your Favourite Country Song?
  • Released: 7 May 2021
  • Label: Sony Music Australia (19439866782)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
84

Awards

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Give Me Tonight" Most Performed Country Song Nominated
2022 "Short Lived Love" Most Performed Country Song Nominated

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 My Mind's Projection Best Country Album Nominated
2023 Acres Best Country Album Pending
Connor Dewhurst for Brad Cox – Acres Best Cover Art Pending
Acres Tour Best Australian Live Act Pending

Country Music Awards (CMAA)

The Country Music Awards of Australia (CMAA) (also known as the Golden Guitar Awards) is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They have been held annually since 1973.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 himself Toyota Star Maker Won
2019 Brad Cox Contemporary Country Album of the Year Nominated
2020 "Rusty Strings" (with Jackson Besley) Song of the Year Nominated
"Rusty Strings" (with Jackson Besley) Single of the Year Nominated
2021 "Remedy" (with Adam Eckersley) Vocal Collaboration of the Year Nominated
"Give Me Tonight" Song of the Year Nominated
"Give Me Tonight" Single of the Year Nominated
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