Max Jackson
Australian musical artist
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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]
Max Jackson | |
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| Origin | Coonamble, New South Wales |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
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| Label | ABC Music (2023–present)[1] |
| Website | www |
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]
Jackson's third studio album Dangerous in Denim will be released in February 2026.[7]
Personal life
Jackson married Jeremy Minett in Wallalong, New South Wales on 9 September 2022.[8] The live in the Hunter Valley.[3]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| I Love Christmas |
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| Life of the Party |
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| Dangerous in Denim |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Out Here |
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| Little More Country Sessions |
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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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Max Jackson | Star Maker Award | Won | [6] |
| 2024 | Max Jackson | New Talent of the Year | Won | [10] |
| 2025 | "Little More Country" | Single of the Year | Won | [2] |
| Max Jackson | Female Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| 2026 | Max Jackson | Female Artist of the Year | Won | [11] |
Canadian Country Music Association Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "Won't Forget" (with Dan Davidson, Tim Hicks) | Musical Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [12] |