Brad Cox (musician)

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Brad Cox
Birth nameBrad Cox
OriginJindabyne, New South Wales
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
Websitewww.iambradcox.com

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.[1] 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."[1]

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."[1] Brad started listening to and writing country music at age 15.[2] 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.[2]

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[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–present: My Mind's Projection[]

In August 2019, Cox signed with Sony Music Australia.[5] 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."[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?.

Discography[]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions shown
Title Album details Peak positions
AUS
[7]
Brad Cox —
My Mind's Projection
  • Released: 6 November 2020[9]
  • Label: Sony Music Australia (19439812901)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, LP
 12

Extended plays[]

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title Details Peak positions
AUS
[10]
What's Your Favourite Country Song?
  • Released: 7 May 2021[11]
  • Label: Sony Music Australia (19439866782)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 84

Awards[]

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 ARIA Award for Best Country Album Nominated [12][13]

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.[14]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2018 himself Toyota Star Maker Won

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Welby, Augustus (November 2020). "Brad Cox: "I'm pretty comfortable with who I am and who I'm not"". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Brad Cox Announces Debut Album and Releases New Single "Lake House"". Kix Country. 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  3. ^ "The winners of the 46th Country Music Awards of Australia – The Toyota Golden Guitar Awards". TCMF. January 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Brad Cox Signs Record Deal with Sony". Kix Country. 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  5. ^ Wilson, Zander (August 2019). "Rising country act Brad Cox signs with Sony Music Entertainment". The Music Network. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  6. ^ Gray, Georgie (6 November 2020). "Brad Cox unveils stunning second album, My Mind's Projection". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Australian Charts: Kylie Minogue Disco Debuts At No 1". Noise11. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Brad Cox by Brad Cox". Apple Music. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  9. ^ "My Mind's Projection by Brad Cox". Apple Music. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  10. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 17 May 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1628. Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 May 2021. p. 6.
  11. ^ "What's Your Favourite Country Song? by Brad Cox". Apple Music. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  12. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  13. ^ Gbogbo, Mawunyo (24 November 2021). "You could dub this year's awards the Hip Hop and R'n'B ARIAs". ABC News. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Australian Country Music Hands of Fame". historyofcountrymusic. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
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