LOVE, LOSS, AND THE LONG ROAD: KRISTY COX'S NEW SINGLE HITS HOME
NASHVILLE, TN (September 12, 2025) – Billy Blue Records is proud to announce the release of the latest radio single from award-winning bluegrass artist Kristy Cox, titled “Broke Down in Georgia.” The new track showcases Kristy’s unmistakable voice and ability to fuse traditional roots with a modern emotional edge, continuing the momentum of her celebrated Let It Burn album.
Written by Mickey Cates and Tony Ramey, “Broke Down in Georgia” tells the story of a road trip gone wrong—and a heart unraveling right along with it. With vivid imagery of passing headlights, breakdown lanes, and emotional detours, the song captures the weight of lost love and the quiet ache of not being as far down the road as you thought you’d be.
“With 'Broke Down in Georgia,' I got to do what I love most—take the bones of a country lyric and breathe bluegrass into it,” Kristy shares. “What excites me about this track is the double meaning tucked in the lyrics. On the surface it’s about breaking down on the road, but underneath it’s about life and love wearing you down. That mix of grit and heart is why this song feels so personal to me.”
Billy Blue Records A&R/Creative Director Jerry Salley agrees, noting, “Kristy’s new single, 'Broke Down in Georgia,' is a wonderful example of the right song for the right artist at the right time. Her delivery of this lyric and melody is one of her very best performances.”
“Broke Down in Georgia” follows the release of “Front Porch of Paradise,” "The Wrong Girl," and the fiery title track “Let It Burn,” all of which have resonated strongly with radio programmers and listeners alike. With each single, Kristy Cox continues to deliver the honest, emotionally driven bluegrass she’s known for—and this latest offering may be her most powerful yet.
Broke Down in Georgia
Mickey Cates and Tony Ramey. © Anthem Willdown Music/ASCAP/Reservoir 416/O TexMusic/BMI. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Producer - Jerry Salley
Acoustic Guitar and Fiddle - Jason Roller
Mandolin and Resophonic Guitar - Justin Moses
Banjo - Aaron McDaris
Upright Bass - Jeff Partin
Harmony Vocals - Magnolia Williams and Jerry Salley
Engineers - Jason Roller and Chris Latham
Mixed and Mastered - Chris Latham
Billboard-topping artist Kristy Cox has been awarded with radio success and accolades for her talent. Having signed with bluegrass label Billy Blue Records, Kristy released her album Shades of Blue in February 2022, following her latest award-winning releases No Headlights and Ricochet.
Kristy has received 6 Golden Guitar Awards for “Bluegrass Recording of the Year” from the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) during their annual honors presentation in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, with the most recent in 2023 for her song, "Good Morning Moon.”
Praised for her performance and songwriting capabilities, Kristy has been shortlisted in the International Bluegrass Music Awards the past five years for Emerging Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year and was a finalist in the 2019 IBMA Momentum Awards for Vocalist of the Year.
From a young age, Kristy has captured attention with her distinct singing style and positive outlook, going on to open shows for major acts and appearing on television and major festivals across Australia, Europe and the USA.
