Julia Cole

Julia Cole is an American singer and songwriter. She was born on September 3, 1993, in Houston, Texas. She developed an early love for music, beginning piano lessons at age 5 and later teaching herself guitar. Her musical influences included her parents' love of Journey and country music. Julia Cole's talent became apparent when she sang the National Anthem at her own high-school volleyball games, eventually leading to performances at NFL, MLB, MLS, NASCAR, and ESPN events. After moving to Nashville, she further honed her skills by interning at publishing houses and artist management companies. Her first break came through posting her songs online, with singles like "Side Piece" in 2021 gaining viral attention. Her 2022 duet single "Best Worst Ex" with Alexandra Kay received over 11 million streams across different platforms. Julia Cole released her debut EP, Whole 'Nother Margarita, in 2022. Through performances and viral hits, Julia Cole has gained prominence as a Nashville recording artist; she has had over 200 million streams and is a CMT Next Women of Country honoree. She toured globally, opening for renowned acts like Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, and The Chainsmokers. She also hosts the show Circle's Ultimate Fanfest on Circle TV and appears on other programs like Circle’s My Opry Debut and CMT’s Viral to Verified. In 2023, Julia Cole released the single "Catch," a duet with fellow country singer Kaylee Rose. She followed up with her second album Country Sugar, released in July 2023, and the EPs Life After You and O Christmas Tree in 2024. In 2026, Julia Cole released her third album Love You to Death, featuring singles "Day Late and a Buck Short", "Hunting Boots", and "What Could Go Wrong."