Brad Cox (musician)
Australian country musician
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Brad Cox (born 1995) is an Australian country singer-songwriter from Jindabyne, New South Wales.
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| Born | Brad Cox |
| Origin | Jindabyne, New South Wales |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Website | iambradcox |
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 album
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?.
2022–2023: 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]
2024: Warner Music Australia and Endemic Intelligence in Multiple Dimensions
In September 2024, Cox announced he had signed with Warner Music Australia.[9]
In May 2025, Cox announced his fourth studio album Endemic Intelligence in Multiple Dimensions will be released in September 2025[10]
Discography
Albums
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| My Mind's Projection | 12 | |
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7 [13] |
| Endemic Intelligence in Multiple Dimensions |
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7 [14] |
Live albums
| Title | Details | Peak positions |
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| Hot Lettuce Session - Live in Hobart |
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Extended plays
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. |
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| 2021 | "Give Me Tonight" | Most Performed Country Song | Nominated | [17] [18] |
| 2022 | "Short Lived Love" | Most Performed Country Song | Nominated | [19][20] |
| 2024 | "Last Time Last" | Most Performed Country Work of the Year | Nominated | [21] |
| 2026 | "I'm a Boxer" (Brad Cox / Alexander Burnett) |
Most Performed Country Work of the Year | Nominated | [22] |
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. |
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| 2021 | My Mind's Projection | Best Country Album | Nominated | [23][24] |
| 2023 | Acres | Best Country Album | Nominated | [25] |
| 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.[26]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | himself | Toyota Star Maker | Won | |
| 2019 | Brad Cox | Contemporary Country Album of the Year | Nominated | [27] |
| New Talent of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | "Rusty Strings" (with Jackson Besley) | Song of the Year | Nominated | [28] |
| "Rusty Strings" (with Jackson Besley) | Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | "Remedy" (with Adam Eckersley) | Vocal Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [29] |
| "Give Me Tonight" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Give Me Tonight" | Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Unknown | Unknown | Nominated | [30] |
| Unknown | Unknown | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Brad Cox | Male Artist of the Year | Won | [31][32][33] |
| Acres | Contemporary Country Album of the Year | Won | ||
| Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year | Won | [34] | ||
| 2026 | Brad Cox | Male Artist of the Year | Nominated | [35] |
| Endemic Intelligence in Multiple Dimensions | Contemporary Country Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Vocal Collaboration of the Year | "The High Cost of Living" (Brad Cox and Randy Houser) |
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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.[36]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Acres | Highest Selling Album | Won | [37] |
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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Acres | Best Record | Nominated | [38] |