Kristy Cox Releases Her New Single Hurricane.
Acclaimed bluegrass artist Kristy Cox has released her powerful new single, Hurricane this month. It enjoyed a World Premiere on Bluegrass Junction (SiriusXM) with Joey Black upon release. The track is available via Billy Blue Records and marks Cox’s first new music of 2026. We last featured Kristy Cox in 2024.
Co-written by Cox and her label mate, Bob Minner, Hurricane explores the emotional terrain of transformation, leaning into uncertainty, growth, and the courage it takes to embrace life’s unexpected turns. With heartfelt lyrics and Cox’s unmistakable vocal clarity, the song delivers both vulnerability and strength, capturing a season of personal change through a soaring bluegrass lens.
I’m so excited to be releasing new music. ‘Hurricane’ was written with my friend, Bob Minner, and is all about getting ready for and embracing change. The last two years of my life have brought more change than I ever expected, and this song became a way of leaning into that instead of fighting it. I’m incredibly proud of this one and can’t wait for you to hear it – Kristy Cox.
Hurricane showcases Cox’s signature blend of contemporary storytelling and traditional roots, reinforcing her reputation as one of bluegrass music’s most authentic and emotionally resonant voices. The release follows a period of major personal and creative evolution for Cox, making this single a defining moment in her current chapter.
Hurricane chorus:
Is that a storm on the horizon or just our memories
Clouding up my mind with the way things used to be
I thought by now the skies would clear up
But the forecast still says pain
I don’t mind the winds of change
But I don’t need a hurricane
About Kristy Cox:
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.”
About Billy Blue Records:
Billy Blue Records is a boutique bluegrass label, home to an award-winning roster of artists including Alan Bibey and Grasstowne, Appalachian Road Show, Barry Abernathy, Carolina Blue, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Donna Ulisse, Jason Barie, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Kristy Cox, Marty Raybon, Tennessee Bluegrass Band, and the Grammy-nominated recording “Gonna Sing Gonna Shout.” Founded in 2018 by Jerry Salley, Ed Leonard, and Dottie Leonard Miller, Billy Blue is distributed to retail by the Orchard (Sony) and New Day Distribution.
