Australian Independent singer/songwriter
BRAD COLE is credited for being one of the most added and most played country music artists on Australian radio in 2009 with three consecutive hit singles. His accomplishments have been recognised by APRA where in 2010 he was an awards finalist for - The most played country artist on Australian radio and TV.
Cole delivers a distinctive and popular brand of modern contemporary country music that is uniquely his own. He burst onto the scene in late 2008 releasing his debut album – ICEBREAKER with the majority of the tracks being penned by Cole himself. Containing a variety of well written songs, a slick production and outstanding performances from Cole and some of Australia’s best musicians, his recorded works have attracted broad market attention with significant support from Australian radio and television.
His debut single
‘Hits Me Like Lightning’ rocketed up the Australian Music Network Country Radio Charts where it held the #2 spot for 11 consecutive weeks amongst the company of major international and Australian artists.
Cole’s follow up release –
‘Come Home’ debuted at #2 on the Australian Music Network Country Radio Charts behind US sensation Taylor Swift – Love Story. During its first week of release, Come Home was the 6th most added song on Australian radio in all genres. The single was also the 3rd most added song on Adult Contemporary, a cross over feat rarely achieved by local country music acts.
His most recent single
‘Hold Me in Your Arms Tonight’ debuted at #6 which was the highest debuting Australian country single that month. The single climbed to #3 only being kept out of the #1 and #2 positions by Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
Following a raft of consecutive radio hits and well received live performances, Cole is quickly gaining credibility amongst his peers, industry and music fans alike.
Brad Cole is also credited with releasing Australia’s 1st locally produced and manufactured 1080P Full HD Blu-ray music video, a significant industry milestone and a 1st by any Australian artist in any genre. His Blu-ray music video was showcased on High Definition LCD & Plasmas TV’s in selected major retail stores across Australia and has been archived by the National Film and Sound Archives in Canberra.
He is a recent
Australian Country Music ‘Peoples Choice’ Award winner for Most Promising Artist. Overseas he took out an award for
The Best International Independent Artist (in all genres) – Canadian Ontario Independent Music Awards. http://www.bradcole.com.au
