Perth country-pop artist Emily Joy returns with her brand-new single, One Step Ahead Of You, a bold, hook-driven anthem about outsmarting the hot-and-cold games of modern dating. The track explores emotional push-and-pull relationships and knowing your worth before getting played.Blending sharp lyrics, country storytelling and polished pop production, the single showcases Emily’s evolving sound and confident female perspective. Backed by high-impact visual content, social campaigns and live performances, the release further cements Emily Joy as one of Australia’s most exciting rising country-pop artists.“ One Step Ahead Of You is about that moment when someone starts pulling away the second you finally let your guard down,” says Emily Joy.
“I think a lot of people can relate to the hot-and-cold dating culture that exists now, and this song is basically my way of saying, ‘I see what you’re doing, and I’m not playing the game.”“I wanted the track to feel confident, fun and empowering while still having that cheeky country-pop energy I love. It’s definitely one of my sassier releases and has quickly become one of my favourite songs to perform live.”
Everyone’s favourite cowgirl, Emily Joy — where sass, sequins, and storytelling come together in perfect harmony. Delivering performances packed with good times and yeehaw energy, Emily has graced stages from Perth to London, Nashville to Tamworth, rapidly establishing herself as a standout voice in modern country-pop.In 2024, Emily lit up the Main Stage at The Muster alongside Morgan Evans and Travis Collins before releasing her heartfelt single A Little Part Of Me, which led to her first nationally televised performance. She later followed with the playful country-pop anthem Give Me A Shot Or Two, supporting the release with an 11-date tour that further showcased her signature blend of catchy hooks, modern production and relatable storytelling.Most recently, Emily performed on the main stage at the Tamworth Country Music Festival and is currently touring internationally as a guest entertainer, bringing her original country-pop music to audiences across the Pacific. The momentum comes as Emily prepares to relocate to Nashville within the next 12 months, where she plans to immerse herself in the city’s renowned songwriting scene and continue evolving her signature country-pop sound.Known for her flirty, fun and fearless brand of country-pop, Emily blends classic country spirit with a polished modern pop edge. With an online audience of more than 130,000 followers and over 4 million video views, Emily Joy is quickly becoming an artist impossible to ignore.