Kerrianne Cox facts for kids

Kerrianne Cox is a talented Aboriginal singer from Beagle Bay in Western Australia. She is known for her powerful voice and inspiring music. Kerrianne has performed all over Australia. She has also shared her music with audiences in the USA and South Africa. In 1996, she even appeared in the popular musical Bran Nue Dae.

Kerrianne Cox: An Award-Winning Singer

Kerrianne Cox has received many important awards for her music. These awards celebrate her talent and her contributions to Australian music.

Recognized for Her Talent

Kerrianne was nominated for the Deadly Awards several times. These awards celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in music, sport, and community. She was nominated for Best Emerging Artist in 1998. Then, she was nominated for Best Female Artist in 1999, 2000, and 2001. She finally won the Best Female Artist award in 2001!

More Awards and Nominations

In 1997, Kerrianne won a WAMi award. This award recognized her as the Best Indigenous Artist of the Year in Western Australia. She received another nomination for a WAMi award in 2002. In 2000, the NAIDOC organization named her their Female Artist of the Year. NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Kerrianne Cox's Music Albums

Kerrianne Cox has released several albums throughout her career. Each album shares her unique stories and musical style.

• Just Wanna Move (1999)
• Opening (2001)
• Return to Country (2006)