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‘I’ve Got It So Good’: How Australian Country Artist Brad Cox Is Living His Best Life
Australian country musician Brad Cox has opened up about balancing life on his rural Queensland property with a flourishing music career, describing himself as thoroughly content with both his farm pursuits and his creative output. The interview marks the release of his new single "What Are The Odds," a tender ballad written for his wife, and comes as he kicks off a fresh tour of Australia, underlining his steady rise since breaking through in the country music scene.
Cox, who grew up in Jindabyne in New South Wales, first drew attention by winning the 2018 Toyota Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival before signing with Sony Music. His subsequent albums have performed increasingly well on the ARIA charts, with 2023's "Acres" and 2024's "Endemic Intelligence In Multiple Dimensions" both reaching No. 7, following a move to Warner Music Australia. A four-time ARIA Award nominee, he began his latest national tour on Friday 17 July at Perth's Astor Theatre, and says he is already laying groundwork for a fifth album, though it won't arrive this year.
In short
- Brad Cox releases new single "What Are The Odds," written for his wife
- The Australian country artist begins a fresh national tour in Perth
- His recent albums have twice peaked at No. 7 on the ARIA chart
Explained simply
Brad Cox is an Australian country musician from Jindabyne, New South Wales who gained initial recognition in 2018 by winning the Toyota Star Maker competition at Tamworth's Country Music Festival. This victory led to record deals with major labels and launched his professional music career.
Since then, Cox has released several albums with Sony Music and later Warner Music Australia. His albums "Acres" and "Endemic Intelligence In Multiple Dimensions" both reached number seven on the ARIA charts, and he has been nominated for four ARIA Awards, establishing him as a notable figure in Australian country music.
Cox is currently touring Australia and continues to release new music. Alongside his career, he maintains life on a rural Queensland property, which has become an integral part of his identity and public profile.
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