Kristy Cox

Kristy Cox has become a standout figure in both the Australian and American bluegrass scenes, earning recognition for her graceful and wise approach to the genre. Known as the "Australian Queen of Bluegrass" ; she initially made her mark in Australia’s country music scene and later gained prominence in the U.S. with her Billboard-topping releases. Her latest album, Let it Burn, is a bold and genre-expanding project, blending traditional bluegrass with elements of evangelical gospel, all delivered with a fiery passion that sets it apart from her previous works. This album secured her a #1 spot on the Billboard Bluegrass chart. Cox’s collaboration with Jerry Salley continues to create a timeless fusion of lyrics and instrumentation that pays tribute to bluegrass traditions while pushing the boundaries of the genre. With 6 "Bluegrass Recording of the Year" awards from Australia CMA Golden Guitar Awards, including her 2023 win for the track Good Morning Moon, she remains a highly respected and influential artist. In addition to her success in Australia, Kristy has been shortlisted in the International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) for 6 consecutive years for Emerging Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. She was also a finalist for Vocalist of the Year in the 2019 IBMA Momentum Awards. Recently, she received nominations in the 2024 SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year and in the 2025 SPBGMA Awards for Album of the Year for Let it Burn.