Brad Cox on new music, marriage, touring New Zealand & country music's evolution.

Australian country star Brad Cox is returning to New Zealand and he dropped by to talk about his upcoming album, touring regional New Zealand, and the friendships that have helped shape his career.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Why Brad is in New Zealand ahead of schedule
00:31 - Returning after his first NZ shows
01:02 - The significance of his first international gig
02:07 - The story behind his cheeky merchandise
02:46 - Inside the Drinking Pioneers fan club
03:28 - Building a live show centred around fun
05:11 - Why his band feels more like family
06:40 - Taking the new tour beyond Auckland 
07:55 - Why touring regional New Zealand matters
09:00 - Country music's rise in New Zealand
10:08 - Married life and wedding memories
11:20 - The inspiration behind the new album
12:23 - Writing about things that genuinely matter
13:14 - Songs about the cost of living and real-world issues
14:09 - Why he wants fans to dance at every show
15:30 - Staying off social media and avoiding trends
16:43 - The story behind Democracy Manifest
18:38 - What fans can expect from the new album
19:35 - Looking ahead to the NZ tour

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Brad Cox on new music, marriage, touring New Zealand &amp; country music's evolution.
Australian country star Brad Cox is returning to New Zealand and he dropped by to talk about his upcoming album, touring regional New Zealand, and the friendships that have helped shape his career.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why Brad is in New Zealand ahead of schedule 00:31 - Returning after his first NZ shows 01:02 - The significance of his first international gig 02:07 - The story behind his cheeky merchandise 02:46 - Inside the Drinking Pioneers fan club 03:28 - Building a live show centred around fun 05:11 - Why his band feels more like family 06:40 - Taking the new tour beyond Auckland&nbsp; 07:55 - Why touring regional New Zealand matters 09:00 - Country music's rise in New Zealand 10:08 - Married life and wedding memories 11:20 - The inspiration behind the new album 12:23 - Writing about things that genuinely matter 13:14 - Songs about the cost of living and real-world issues 14:09 - Why he wants fans to dance at every show 15:30 - Staying off social media and avoiding trends 16:43 - The story behind&nbsp;Democracy Manifest 18:38 - What fans can expect from the new album 19:35 - Looking ahead to the NZ tour
Hear Brad Cox and more of your fave country stars on iHeartCountry NZ!
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From Nashville to New Zealand, iHeartCountry NZ brings you closer to the biggest names in country music. Hear exclusive interviews with global superstars and rising artists about the stories behind their songs, New Zealand tour news, new music, and life on the road. These are the conversations every Kiwi country fan needs to hear!

From Nashville to New Zealand, iHeartCountry NZ brings you closer to the biggest names in country music.&nbsp;Hear exclusive interviews with global superstars and rising artists about the stories behind their songs, New Zealand tour news, new music, and life on the road. These are the conversations every Kiwi country fan needs to hear!