CMT’s NEXT Artist Discovery, Julia Cole, has created a fresh new sound true to her Houston, TX roots. Cole combines Nashville country with R&B and pop influences. Cole’s shows are high energy and exciting. Julia is honored to have been selected as CMT’s Next Artist Discovery. Her music video for “Priority” world-premiered on their platforms and stayed on the 12 Pack Countdown for 12 weeks. Cole’s been featured on Spotify’s curated country playlists “Wild Country” and “New Boots,” as well as Apple Music’s “Cool Country” and “A-List Country”. You can also hear Cole’s new single, “Miss Love” on Radio Disney Country’s airwaves.
Now, this volleyball playing Vanderbilt graduate is on the road opening for acts such as Dan + Shay, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Kane Brown, The Chainsmokers, Lee Brice, Jon Langston, Eli Young Band, Michael Ray, Jake Owen, Love and Theft, Thompson Square, David Nail, Chris Lane, Hunter Hayes, Canaan Smith, Jonny Lang, Chase Rice, Kevin Fowler and many more. Cole sings for many events by the NFL, MLB, MLS, NASA, SEC, NCAA, NASCAR and more and incorporates her love for sports into her music career as much as possible. Cole is an advocate for women’s athletics via a movement called @WomenSportsSocial, and a #GameOnTour performing for women’s athletic departments across the country.
Her 2018 acoustic project, the “Priority Acoustic Mixtape” debuted top 10 on iTunes and is available everywhere (Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)“ Cole was also featured on the most recent season of American Idol.