Brad Cox (musician)

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Brad Cox
Birth nameBrad Cox
Origin Jindabyne, New South Wales
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
Website iambradcox.com

Brad Cox (born 1995) is an Australian country singer-songwriter from Jindabyne, New South Wales.

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Early life

Brad Cox was born in 1995 as the son of two swimming coaches. [1] He was drawn to the songs he heard on the car stereo during many weekend road-trips to swimming tournaments on the New South Wales south coast. He said that "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." [1]

Cox commenced piano lessons when he was in primary school. He said that he "started playing drums in a high school band and then playing cover gigs at a pub when I was 14 years old". [1] Brad started listening to and writing country music at age 15. [2] He also said that he is influenced by artists who "challenge country music" and the inspiration for his writing coming from personal experiences or from those around him. [2]

Career

2017–2018: Debut EP

In January 2018, Cox won the Toyota Star Maker award at the Country Music Awards of Australia during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. [3]

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". [2] At the 2019 CMAA Awards, Cox was nominated for Contemporary Album of the Year and New Talent of the Year. [4]

2019–2021: My Mind's Projection

In August 2019, Cox signed with Sony Music Australia. [5] On signing he said that "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." [4]

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". [6] Cox described the album "as a snapshot the last three years of his life.". [1] The album debuted at number 12 on the ARIA Charts. [7]

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. The album peaked at number 7 on the ARIA charts. At the 2024 Queensland Music Awards, it won Highest Selling Album, [8]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions shown
TitleAlbum detailsPeak positions
AUS
[7]
Brad Cox—
My Mind's Projection
  • Released: 6 November 2020 [10]
  • 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
[11]

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
TitleDetailsPeak positions
AUS
[12]
What's Your Favourite Country Song?
  • Released: 7 May 2021 [13]
  • 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.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 "Give Me Tonight"Most Performed Country SongNominated [14]
[15]
2022 "Short Lived Love"Most Performed Country SongNominated [16] [17]
2024 "Last Time Last"Most Performed Country Work of the YearPending [18]

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 My Mind's Projection Best Country Album Nominated [19] [20]
2023 AcresBest Country AlbumNominated [21]
Connor Dewhurst for Brad Cox – Acres Best Cover Art Nominated
Acres Tour Best Australian Live Act Nominated

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. [22]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2018himselfToyota Star MakerWon
2019Brad CoxContemporary Country Album of the YearNominated [23]
New Talent of the YearNominated
2020"Rusty Strings" (with Jackson Besley)Song of the YearNominated [24]
"Rusty Strings" (with Jackson Besley)Single of the YearNominated
2021"Remedy" (with Adam Eckersley)Vocal Collaboration of the YearNominated [25]
"Give Me Tonight"Song of the YearNominated
"Give Me Tonight"Single of the YearNominated
2022Un­knownUn­knownNominated [26]
Un­knownUn­knownNominated
2024Brad CoxMale Artist of the YearWon [27] [28] [29]
AcresContemporary Country Album of the YearWon
Top Selling Australian Country Album of the YearWon [30]

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006. [31]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)Ref.
2024AcresHighest Selling AlbumWon [32]

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024AcresBest RecordNominated [33]

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