Kristy Cox

Kristy Cox is blazing a trail across the bluegrass world, bridging the sounds of Australia and the heart of American roots music with undeniable flair. Crowned the “Australian Queen of Bluegrass,” Kristy has carved out a powerful reputation for her fearless artistry, soulful vocals, and genre-bending creativity. After first captivating audiences in Australia’s country music scene, she has gone on to dominate the U.S. bluegrass charts, earning multiple Billboard #1s and widespread acclaim on both sides of the globe.

Her latest release, Let it Burn, is a bold statement of artistic evolution — fusing high-energy bluegrass with the raw emotion of evangelical gospel. Fueled by Cox’s commanding vocals and impassioned delivery, the album lit up the Billboard Bluegrass chart with another #1, marking yet another milestone in her ever-growing legacy.

A longtime creative force alongside acclaimed songwriter Jerry Salley, Kristy continues to craft music that is both rooted in tradition and unafraid to push boundaries. Their collaborations strike a rare balance — honoring the heritage of bluegrass while sounding undeniably fresh and current.

With seven Golden Guitar Awards to her name — including her most recent win for Let it Burn — Kristy remains one of Australia’s most celebrated bluegrass exports. She’s been recognized internationally as well, with six consecutive shortlistings in the IBMA Awards for Emerging Artist and Female Vocalist of the Year, and a finalist nod in the prestigious 2019 IBMA Momentum Awards. Stateside recognition has continued to follow, including 2024 SPBGMA nominations for Female Artist of the Year and a 2025 Album of the Year nomination for Let it Burn.

As Country Standard Time perfectly puts it, “Kristy shows risk-taking as an artist that comes with the confidence and experience to not only meet but exceed expectations of what a contemporary bluegrass singer can do.”