[4][6] She also performed solo on the South Australian festival circuit. Her sexuality doesnt matter, its not relevant.. She came out as lesbian in 2012, and is enjoying a romance with Libby O'Donovan. Her feelings changed as the relationship grew and she decided to pop the question at ODonovans 40th birthday party in January. Far fewer know their real story. 4 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart. Her mother is a country music singer, Carole Sturtzel, and her father, Jeff Thompson, was saxophonist for the Strangers. [27][28] Capital News described the work as by "a more mature, more reflective and more confident" artist. [34], During the festive season of December 2005 and January 2006, Cole joined the Tour de Force series of concerts in Iraq and "across the Middle East" for Australian Defence Force "personnel serving in Operation Catalyst". Once mum met Libby, she was much happier.. SA musician Libby ODonovan has posted for the first time since SA country music queen Beccy Cole called their break-up the darkest time of her life. ODonovan said as a law-abiding citizen who pays taxes and contributes to the community, she would like her country to recognise her marriage. In January 1993 at the Country Music Awards of Australia she won the Star Maker award, singing Reba McEntire's "Just a Little Love" and Slim Dusty's "Bushland Boogie". P. 02 6681 9500 ballinarsl.com.au. [7] In 1991, Cole joined a country music group, Dead Ringer Band, led by Bill Chambers; she had met his daughter, Kasey Chambers, in Adelaide in mid-1989. The law as it stands I think is silly and its not fair. Paul Rabil was the world's greatest lacrosse player. During the mid-1990s Beccy Cole and Gina Jeffreys were flatmates, while Mick Albeck and Rod McCormack were also flatmates. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Discover Beccy Cole's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Please call 1800 070 535. It won the 2007 Song of the Year at CMAA awards, and its music video was listed at No. It includes Albeck on violin and fiddle; McCormack on multiple instruments and producing; and Jeffreys and McCormack co-writing tracks with Cole. Also performing at the concerts were Little Pattie (patron of Forces Advisory Council on Entertainment, which organised the tour's entertainers), Angry Anderson, Bessie Bardot, Hayley Jenson, and comedian Lehmo. Upon return to Australia Cole received a letter from a disgruntled former fan who objected to her Tour de Force appearances and declared "I've taken your poster off of my wall and I won't be listening to your music any more". Beccy Cole was born as Rebecca Diane Thompson on 27 October 1972 in Glenelg. Not in conjunction with any other offer. The country music star explained to Mia Freedman how the moment unraveled on this week's episode of her No Filter podcast. Cole issued two singles, "Hearts Changing Hands" and "Rest in Pieces". 6 on the ARIA Top40 DVD Chart. Release date: 22 February 2017. 6 on the ARIA Top40 DVD Chart. has spent her year bringing hope and medial aid to disaster zones from Puerto Kico to Ukraine. A treehouse overlooking Puget Sound offers a winsome escape for multiple generations. [4] It also explains how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature. If they can accept me, then the politicians can accept me," she said. [55] She explained to Suzie Keen of InDaily that "I was concerned that there may be a lack of understanding towards my sexuality. On 13 February 2021, Cole commenced presenting the program from studios at ABC Radio Adelaide. Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby ODonovan, if the law is changed to allow same-sex unions. Maisys dress should have been delivered at midday but at 5pm theres still no sign of it. In December 2005 it was accredited with a gold certificate. Beccy Cole and Libby O'Donovan cover Dolly Parton's Jolene. Cole has been nominated for three ARIA Awards, all ARIA Award for Best Country Album, in 2001 for Wild at Heart, 2003 for Little Victories and 2012 Songs and Pictures. There . Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Cole moved to Sydney in 1993 to pursue her music career and to record a single. As soon as the result of the plebiscite was announced, she went straight into, Whens the party? Cole said the reaction from her fans should be an example for politicians currently debating the same-sex marriage issue. [48], The Australian Broadcasting Corporation announced on 22 January 2021 that Cole would become the new host of Saturday Night Country, its long-running national country music radio program, heard on regional ABC stations and on ABC Country. Cole has received nine Golden Guitar trophies at the CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia. Its not equal, and thats all we want, to be recognised as equals. II tour continues nationally until 23 September. Country music star Beccy Cole has invited Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to her same-sex wedding. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. When people asked what the family situation was, Id just say were living with mums girlfriend and sometimes her little girl comes over, Ricky said. The track titles themselves give a sense of the lighthearted mood: "My Wife's Got Balls," for instance, is a hilarious ode to Cole's partner, Libby O'Donovan. [44] Susan Jarvis of Capital News noted that the "friendship between the three girls is very much in evidence" where each "performs some of their songs solo, but the three come and go in a wonderfully fluid and organic way, providing a feeling of warmth and spontaneity". See www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. At the ARIA Music Awards that year it was nominated for Best Country Album. [6] In January 1993 at the Country Music Awards of Australia she won the Star Maker award, singing Reba McEntire's "Just a Little Love" and Slim Dusty's "Bushland Boogie". New customers only. She and Schneider performed one of the tracks, Dolly Parton's "9 to 5", on The Morning Show. She adores Beccy. Beccy Cole OAM (born Rebecca Diane Thompson, 27 October 1972), also known as Beccy Sturtzel, Rebecca Diane Albeck and Bec O'Donovan, is an Australian country music singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Country music star Beccy Cole has invited Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to her same-sex wedding. [4][6] Cole and Chambers performed as a duo at the Port Pirie Country Music Festival,[8] and by 1991 they had busked together on the streets of Tamworth. [4] As a member of Dead Ringer Band, Cole provided rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals and occasional drums. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. PHOTO: Country music fans continue to embrace Cole and her relationship with Libby. The civil ceremony was attended by Adam Harvey, Gina Jeffreys, Kasey Chambers, Lyn Bowtell, Chris E. Thomas, Bec Willis, Kym Warner, Trev Warner and Gina Timms. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. I dont want to get married in another country and then come here and not have the marriage recognised, she said. In 2014, Cole released Great Women of Country a duet album with Melinda Schneider was released, a tribute and covers album of Beccy's idols and legendary female country singers and songwriters. She was full of trepidation about coming out, but the audience here and the country music community couldnt be more accepting of her, Muster organiser Jeff Chandler said. With eleven Golden Guitars [Country Music . Beccy Cole fights for same-sex marriage , Libby O'DonovanCountry music star Beccy Cole has invited Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to her same-sex wedding.Co. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. Beccy Cole and Libby O'Donovan appear to be a match made in heaven. The Helpmann Awards is an awards show, celebrating live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia since 2001. All rights reserved. Beccy Coles income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. It is with deep sadness that we share the news that the marriage of Beccy Cole and Libby O'Donovan has come to an end. Cole had been married to musician Mick Albeck but the marriage lasted only 18 months. But seriously, she makes me laugh every day. At 59, the vibrant TV chat show host never expected to be getting married, writing his fourth novel or spending three months a year back in Ireland. I married a bloke and that was legal, now I just want to do it right, but I want to be allowed to, Cole said. [4][37] Also that month she re-released Feel This Free, with bonus tracks, on Warner Records. Theyre due to be married in 22 hours in a perfectly picturesque vineyard in the Adelaide Hills, but the flower girls dress is missing. [39] The deluxe version included a DVD of seven live performances and a behind the scenes documentary. In May 2013 Cole released her first compilation album, Beccy's Big Hits. With the encouragement of her granddaughter, Helena Blanchrelives her heyday and steps into the spotlight once more in a story written exclusively for The Weekly by best-selling novelist. There are two types of people in the world: those who celebrate Christmas Day sharing plates piled high with food, Christmas cracker jokes and thoughtful handwritten cards with their loved ones around the family table; and those who think its just another day and hit up the Hungry Jacks drive-through for lunch. Prior to falling in love with ODonovan, Cole had been a supporter of gay marriage but had no intention of getting married again. It was produced by Shane Nicholson (Angie Hart, Catherine Britt). Libby O'Dononvan is a "powerful and sassy performer" (SMH), renowned for her nuanced interpretations and extraordinary voice. The album's not entirely miserable her sense of fun bursts out in wild ditties". If we were in America, Canada and other parts of the world, the Anglican Church has already done that.. By April 2015 Cole was living in Adelaide with her domestic partner, Libby O'Donovan, a cabaret singer. Country music star Beccy Cole has invited Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to her same-sex wedding. She was advised by studio owners Deniese and Martin Cass that her self-penned tracks were not good enough, so she recorded "Fooling' Around", which was written by Perth songwriter Mark Donahoe. Adelaide Feast Festival - Libby O'Donovan in Songs Only a Mother Could Love. The Janice Forsyth Show Fringe . On Monday, Beccy's ex-wife Elizabeth Anne O'Donovan OAM, better known as musician Libby O'Donovan, also received an OAM. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. "Her sexuality doesn't matter, it's not relevant.". The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. The album was written, produced and directed by Lindsay Frazer;[30][31] which peaked at No. [36] Anderson later recalled that "[Cole] struck me from the beginning, I mean she's a born entertainer, and I thought, this chick is as funny as hell. But even if the law is changed, he would be unable to perform same-sex weddings until the Anglican Church changes its policy. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. [68] Note: 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 11 July 1997 her debut album, Beccy Cole, was released[16] and peaked at number 122 on the ARIA Charts in November. I dont want to get married in another country and then come here and not have the marriage recognised, she said. Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan, if the law is changed to allow same-sex unions. It won the 2007 Song of the Year at CMAA awards, and its music video was listed at No. 18. 6 on the ARIA Top40 DVD Chart. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. The deluxe version included a DVD of seven live performances and a Behind the Scenes documentary. What Australians appreciate more than anything is honesty. While The Sydney Morning Herald' s Katrina Lobley noted that Cole "unashamedly examines every corner of a recently broken heart. In a sign of how much the country music community has accepted her sexuality, this year Cole was named as the ambassador for the Gympie Muster. When Princess Mrtha Louise of Norway fell in love with a Californian guru, it was assumed to be a passing phase. Cole was inducted into the Australasian Country Music Roll . Ellidy Pullin is the latter. Beccy Cole and Adam Harvey are coming to Townsville as part of the Great Country Songbook Vol. (Supplied: Beccy Cole) Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Libby ODonovan and Beccy Cole The couple would like to have the marriage ceremony performed by ODonovans parents, both of whom are ministers in the Anglican Church. 6 on the ARIA Top40 DVD Chart. Country singer Beccy Cole wants to tie the knot with her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan. "There obviously have been some baby steps . Cole and O'Donovan were married on 2 February 2018 with fellow country musician, Tania Kernaghan, officiating. Now they follow the debate over the legalisation of same-sex marriage with particular interest: They plan to marry as soon as they're allowed to. 3 Tour. "When people asked what the family situation was, I'd just say 'we're living with mum's girlfriend and sometimes her little girl comes over'," Ricky said. The flower girls name is Maisy. [20] Included are her renditions of Neil Young's "Only Love Can Break Your Heart", Deborah Conway's "It's Only the Beginning" and Leiber and Stoller's "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care". and her song "Take Me Home the Long Way", appeared on the associated soundtrack album of the same name. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Eliza Emily Donnithorne might not, as locals believe, still walk the overgrown paths of a Camperdown cemetery in a wedding dress as luminous as the moon. . It was produced by McCormack again who also provided banjo, dobro, guitars (acoustic and electric), mandola, mandolin, percussion, as well as mixing and engineering. In a sign of how much the country music community has accepted her sexuality, this year Cole was named as the ambassador for the Gympie Muster. This was the commencement of a lifelong friendship. In July of that year she revealed that she is a lesbian on ABC-TV series, Australian Story. (Supplied: Beccy Cole) The latter single's B-side, "Big Girls", was co-written with Chambers;[15] it was promoted by a music video which featured Albeck as Cole's love interest. They sound pretty rootsy". [38], On 12 October 2007, Cole issued her debut live album, Live @ Lizotte's, with guest appearances by Chambers, Jeffreys and Sara Storer. Cole married Mick Albeck late in 1997 and gave birth to a son on 2 March 1999. As soon as the legislation was carried in parliament, we set the date, Beccy explains. 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It provided Cole's next single, "Sorry I Asked". We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. They were once a double act, and in an a poignant irony, both Beccy Cole . Backed by family and friends, she spent time at a mental health retreat in Queensland. Home Delivery is not available in all areas. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/connectedterms. Amazon will require its corporate employees to return to the office at least three days a week. Beccy and her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan, told ABC's Australian Story how Beccy popped the question at O'Donovan's 40th birthday party. In 2015, Cole released Sweet Rebecca through ABC Music. They have been held annually since 1973.[66]. [1] At the 1994 Country Music Awards of Australia, Cole won the Golden Guitar trophy for Best New Talent. Not in conjunction with any other offer. On 20 January 2003 Cole released her third studio album, Little Victories, which reached the top30 on the ARIA Albums Chart and No. My Valentine's Day date railed against ber-capitalism, signed autographs, and ordered soup. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. [29], On 2 August 2004, Cole issued a video album, Just a Girl Singer, which included interviews, live concert footage, music videos and archival footage. [18], Cole's second album, Wild at Heart, was issued on 15 January 2001 by ABC Country and distributed by Universal Music Australia, which peaked at No. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Albeck, Bowtell, Jeffreys and McCormack have assisted Cole on her albums. They sound pretty rootsy". The couple would like to have the marriage ceremony performed by ODonovans parents, both of whom are ministers in the Anglican Church. Country music star Beccy Cole has invited Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to her same-sex wedding. [5] At the age of 14 years she started performing in her mother's group, Wild Oats, as Beccy Sturtzel. Her video album, Just a Girl Singer (August 2004), peaked at No. "Once mum met Libby, she was much happier.". I want a dress with purple spots and can I please be the one who says, you may kiss the bride. She was just so into it, Libby chuckles. The South Australian star's glowing warmth, husky tones, bawdy sense of humour and hundred-watt smile have helped make Beccy one of the nation's best-loved and most celebrated artists. During December 2005 to January 2006 she performed for Australian Defence Force personnel in Iraq. [6][21] In December 2003 Wild at Heart was accredited with a gold certificate for shipment of 35,000 copies. on # . This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min.