Max Jackson

Max Jackson
Origin	Coonamble, New South Wales
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Labels	ABC Music (2023-present) [1]
Website	www.maxjackson.com.au

Max Jackson is an Australian country music singer-songwriter. At the 2025 Country Music Awards of Australia, she won Female Artist of the Year. ^[2]

Life and career

Early life

Jackson grew up in Coonamble, New South Wales. She has one sister. She was inspired by artists including Gina Jeffreys, Beccy Cole, Adam Harvey and Troy Cassar-Daley ^[3] and international artists Dolly Parton and Shania Twain. ^[4] Her family moved to Newcastle, New South Wales and she commenced singing at local music nights, scoring her first professional gig at age 13. Jeffrey's husband and musical producer Rod McCormack began mentoring Jackson shortly after. ^[4]

2017–present: Career beginnings

In November 2017, Jackson released a Christmas album, I Love Christmas and single "Under the Christmas Tree". ^{[4] [5]}

In February 2020 Jackson released the album Life of the Party. Country Music Capital News' described the songs on the album as "carefully crafted, nuanced and expertly woven together". ^[4]

In January 2022, Jackson won the 2022 Toyota Star Maker award and flew to Nashville, USA as part of her prize. ^[6]

In January 2023, Jackson released the 4-track EP Out Here. ^[6] Jackson signed with ABC Music in 2023. ^[1]

At the 2025 Country Music Awards of Australia, Jackson won Female Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for "Little More Country". ^[2]

Personal life

Jackson married Jeremy Minett in Wallalong, New South Wales on 9 September 2022. ^[7] The live in the Hunter Valley. ^[3]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details

Title	Details
I Love Christmas	Released: November 2017 [4] Label: Pistol Formats: CD, digital download
Life of the Party	Released: February 2020 [4] Label: Sonic Timber Formats: CD, digital download

Extended Plays

List of EPs, with selected details

Title	Details
Out Here	Released: January 2023 [6] Label: Max Jackson Formats: CD, digital download
Little More Country Sessions	Released: 24 March 2025 Label: Max Jackson, ABC Music Formats: digital download

Awards and nominations

Country Music Awards of Australia

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.

Awards wins for Max Jackson

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result (wins only)	Ref.
2022	Max Jackson	Star Maker Award	Won	[6]
2024	Max Jackson	New Talent of the Year	Won	[8]
2025	"Little More Country"	Single of the Year	Won	[2]
	Max Jackson	Female Artist of the Year	Won

Canadian Country Music Association Awards

Year	Association	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref
2025	Canadian Country Music Association	Musical Collaboration of the Year	"Won't Forget" (with Dan Davidson, Tim Hicks)	Pending	[9]

References

1. "Max Jackson Announces ABC signing". Country Town. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
2. "Golden Guitar Awards Winners List 2025". noise11. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
3. "Max Jackson My Countrytown". Country Town. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
4. "Max Jackson". AM Rap. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
5. ""Under The Christmas Tree" is available NOW!". Facebook. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
6. "Max Jackson To Release Toyota Star Maker Winning E.P". Country Town. December 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
7. "Max Jackson and The Viper Creek Band's Jeremy Minett Tie The Knot!". Country Town. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
8. "Max Jackson". CMC Rocks. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
9. "2025 CCMA Award Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association . Retrieved 22 July 2025.