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]
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]
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.[23]
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.[32]
