Corey Cox in Concert Monday Night at 8:00 p.m.
Concert to be held in the Grandstands at the tractor pull area.
Bio:
“When I was young, I kept my eyes wide open.
I learned all I could, saw all there was to see.
I trusted in the good heart of this nation,
and the values that my family taught to me…”
-- Corey Cox
Anyone who spends time with Nashville recording artist and East Central
Indiana native Corey Cox knows those words are more than just lyrics in a song.
Trust, values and family are the key principles in the career Cox is building.
And, as the rising singer/songwriter says, the ride is just beginning.
“I see myself on the road all the time and playing as many shows as possible,”
Cox says. “I want to share my music with everyone and be as successful as I can
possibly be. I am humbled by all that has happened over the last few years, but
I also know the ride is just beginning.”
The ride Cox refers to started in the small Indiana town of Pendleton, a
historic community with a population near 3,100. Located 20 minutes from
Indianapolis, the quaint community provided the backdrop where Cox learned the
benefits of family, friends, hard work, playing sports -- and listening to
country music.
“I think growing up listening to country music is what drove me to actually sing
country once I started playing,” Cox says. “I know the hometown, real-life
stories you experience growing up in a small community is definitely reflected
in my music.”
Despite being a multi-sport athlete in high school and playing college baseball
at Anderson University, it was only after receiving a guitar at the age of 15 in
which his life would be changed forever.
“I remember getting my first guitar and learning to play it from reading a
book,” Cox says. “I started strumming along with some Garth Brooks songs. When I
saw other people’s reaction to my music, I knew immediately what I wanted to do.
Being able to perform, and to see the reaction of our fans, is exactly why I
chose this career. We do this for the fans.”
Although Cox was focused on his college education and playing baseball, he still
played music when he could. He formed a band consisting of several friends from
high school and college, playing whenever his schedule -- and a willing venue --
allowed.
Since forming his first band just a few short years ago, Cox has packed many
clubs and venues. His path to success has recently included stops across the
Midwest and opening for several national acts such as Diamond Rio and Emerson
Drive.
“I am nothing without my band,” Cox says. “Everyone in the band, and everyone on
our team for that matter, makes a lot of sacrifices. I am only as good as the
guys playing behind me. It’s exciting because with each show we play, we get
tighter every time.”
Cox recently recorded and released his first, self-titled album containing 13
songs – 11 of which he wrote or co-wrote. The majority of songs were produced by
Dane Clark, a legendary musician, singer, songwriter and drummer in the John
Mellencamp band.
The album also contains three songs which were produced in Nashville by Dave
McAfee, who plays drums in Toby Keith’s “Easy Money Band”.
“I am very proud of my first album,” Cox says. “There was a lot of hard work by
many people behind the scenes to make this a reality. Not only can we now share
our music with the fans, it’s motivated all of us to start thinking about what
is next.”
The debut album includes the two hit singles, “The One That Got Away” and “Your
Memory Finds Me”, which continues to be added by radio program directors.
Cox has performed at prestigious county fairs and festivals across the Midwest,
plus the Indiana State Fair, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lucas Oil Stadium,
the National FFA Convention and for NFL fans prior to home games for the
Indianapolis Colts.
The rising country star is also a regular at premier clubs and casinos in
Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky. His 2010 schedule is expanding as quickly
as his fan base, transcending genres and borders.
“I say this all the time, but I believe the best stage show is built off the
stage,” Cox says. “This business can be scary at times. However, with the
support of my family, my friends and the many new fans we make each night, I
think the sky’s the limit.”