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International Bluegrass sensation, and Billy Blue Records artist, Kristy Cox, had a big weekend at the CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) 51st Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, New South Wales. Cox received a well-deserved place in Australasian country music history when she was inducted into the 2023 Hands of Fame. Cox also won her 6th Golden Guitar at this year’s CMAA 51st Toyota® Golden Guitar awards for Bluegrass Recording of the Year for “Good Morning Moon,” a song she also performed live at the show. The song, written by, Jerry Salley and Laura Leigh Jones, was included in her 2022 Shades of Blue album release. Kristy Cox sums up the weekend, “Today has been one to remember. Getting inducted into the Hands of Fame in the morning was a dream come true. To follow it up that night with a CMAA award for ‘Bluegrass Recording of the Year’ is the icing on the cake. I can’t thank everyone enough for all of their support.” |
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Jerry Salley, A&R/Creative Director of Billy Blue Records adds, “Congratulations to Billy Blue Records’ recording artist Kristy Cox on her huge win last night at the CMAA’s in Australia. Picking up her 6th Golden Guitar for ‘Bluegrass Recording of the Year,’ this time for the song ‘Good Morning Moon’ that I produced and co-wrote with my dear friend Laura Leigh Jones! Kristy is SOOOOOOO talented and the hardest working girl in show business. We are so proud of her and her well-deserved accomplishments!” |
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ABOUT KRISTY COX Billboard® chart-topping artist Kristy Cox has been awarded with radio success and accolades for her talent. Kristy released her latest album, “Shades of Blue,” in February, 2022, a follow-up to her award-winning releases “No Headlights” and “Ricochet.” Kristy has now been awarded SIX “Bluegrass Recording of the Year” honors in Australia’s CCMA Awards (aka Golden Guitar Awards). Prior to 2022, her most recent win was in 2021 for her track with acclaimed guitarist Tommy Emmanuel entitled “Finger Picking Good.” Praised for her performing and songwriting capabilities, Kristy has been shortlisted in the International Bluegrass Music Awards five times for “Emerging Artist of the Year” and “Female Vocalist of the Year” and was a finalist in the 2019 IBMA Momentum Awards for “Vocalist of the Year.” From a young age, Kristy has captured attention with her distinct singing style and positive outlook, going on to open shows for major acts and appearing on television and major festivals across Australia, Europe, and the USA. |
