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KRISTY COX

Two time star-maker finalist, Kristy Cox, is a natural born performer. When you hear her pure, distinct vocals, it's hard to believe that she is only twenty-two.

Hailing from the Adelaide hills of SA, Kristy is the only artist to date to win both the South Australian Junior and Senior Champion of Champions. In 2002 she was awarded the major cash development prize in the Nescafe Big Break.

After winning the 2004 Rocky Page Memorial Scholarship to attended the CMAA college of Country Music, this determined young woman decided to move interstate to pursue her aspirations.
"From a little girl of four to a confident vivacious young woman…, Kristy has always worked hard to find her dream." Deborah Minter-Jan 2007

Kristy took her first part-time job at 13 just to support her music and has since opened shows for Slim Dusty, Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole and John Williamson in her home state.

Kristy is following up her 2006 debut album, 'From My Eyes', which was nominated for Victorian Album of the Year, with a brand new EP she recently recorded in Nashville. 'It was a dream come true' when Kristy got into the studio during a two month trip of the USA. She recorded 4 tracks, including 2 originals, with award winning producer Mark Thornton and some of the world's best session musicians. Rebecca Lynn Howard also features on Vocal Harmonies.

The first single, 'Fallen', is to be released mid 2008 along with her 2nd film clip to CMC.
Paying respect to her influences; Martina McBride, Leeann Womack, Melinda Schneider & Emmylou Harris, Kristy takes the stage with a style of country music that is dazzling, edgy and true to her generation.

Kristy Cox is sure to become a prominent young figure in Australian Country Music. Her stunning vocal ability, bright & genuine personality, and alluring stage presence will prove to you that she is that 'little girl living her dream'.