The pair intend marrying the moment the law allows same-sex marriage. PHOTO: Country music fans continue to embrace Cole and her relationship with Libby. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Her video album, Just a Girl Singer (August 2004), peaked at No. The album includes a duet with Chambers, "Millionaires", which they had co-written; Chambers later recalled "It's really the story of our friendship". 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. [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". What Australians appreciate more than anything is honesty. She also performed solo on the South Australian festival circuit. The couple would like to have the marriage ceremony performed by O'Donovan's parents, both of whom are ministers in the Anglican Church. 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. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. 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Beccy celebrated coming-out on ABC TV's Australian Story program in July 2012 was the culmination of years of soul-searching and personal angst. Country music star Beccy Cole has invited Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to her same-sex wedding. Maisys dress should have been delivered at midday but at 5pm theres still no sign of it. Her feelings changed as the relationship grew and she decided to pop the question at O'Donovan's 40th birthday party in January. On 13 February 2021, Cole commenced presenting the program from studios at ABC Radio Adelaide. The latter single's B-side, "Big Girls", was co-written with Chambers; it was promoted by a music video which featured Albeck as Cole's love interest. Its one thing to turn up at Mardi Gras as Prime Minister, but lets get it right, lets turn up to my wedding youre invited, she said in a comment directed at Mr Turnbull, who attended this years Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney. (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. In May 2013 Cole released her first compilation album, Beccy's Big Hits. Beccy Cole and Libby O'Donovan cover Dolly Parton's Jolene. Lioness | Beccy Cole. 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. 4:44. See www.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. "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. TOUR DATES Feb 23 Lizottes, Newcastle NSW with Beccy Cole & Libby O'Donovan Feb 23 The Vanguard, Newtown NSW with Beccy Cole & Libby O'Donovan March 12 Pistol Pete's, Geelong VIC March 14 Paynesville Wine Bar , Paynesville VIC March 15 The Front, Canberra ACT March 21 Beachport Institute, Beachport SA March 22 Grace Emily Hotel SA, Adelaide SA with Allison Forbes & Michaela Jenke cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. At the age of 14 years she started performing in her mother's group, Wild Oats, as Beccy Sturtzel. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. In 2015, Cole released Sweet Rebecca through ABC Music. The winner of nine Golden Guitar awards, Cole said she never intended to be a political flag-waver, but is now keen to add her voice to the campaign for same-sex marriage. Any Questions? [22] By November 2002 it was re-issued with a five-track bonus disc, including her single, "Life Goes On". 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". Cole attended Blackwood Primary School. [1][57] Cole and O'Donovan were married on 2 February 2018 with fellow country musician Tania Kernaghan officiating. If we were in America, Canada and other parts of the world, the Anglican Church has already done that.. The single spent two weeks at number2 on the country charts. Within a year of meeting, they had set up a blended home together, likening themselves to a big, gay Brady Bunch. They sound pretty rootsy". The queen of Aussie country music has opened up about the aftermath of her break-up, and the reason for her upcoming tour with longtime friend Adam Harvey. 24 on the ARIA Albums Chart her highest position. and signed her first record deal in 1994. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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. Three years of marriage with my wife Beccy Cole! O'Donovan has one of the great voices: rich and versatile, springing from a well of willingness to connect with audiences and an obvious and effervescent love of entertaining. Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan, if the law is changed to allow . Discover Beccy Cole's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby ODonovan, if the law is changed to allow same-sex unions. Any Questions? [5] At the age of 14 years she started performing in her mother's group, Wild Oats, as Beccy Sturtzel. 4 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart. The Ukraine war may be a battle for the global order but whose rules are we fighting for? This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. As of April 2012 Cole lived in Copacabana, New South Wales. [35][36] They were backed by the Royal Australian Navy Band. In May 2006 she issued a single, "Poster Girl (Wrong Side of the World)" in response, she declared her support for the Australian diggers but not the Iraq War. [51] According to Albeck, "it was tough sometimes when we were touring together, living together, bringing up the baby together and having to be on stage together at night. Release date: 22 February 2017. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. In March 2015 she published her autobiography, Poster Girl. Incidentally, you can see that in March if you're in Adelaide! Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. How wrong I was. For her gigs she also performs on lead guitar, drums, bass guitar, fiddle or piano. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Home delivery is not available in all areas. Speaking from her hometown in Adelaide while on tour for her new album, Sweet Rebecca, and on the line with her fianc, cabaret singer and song writer Libby O'Donovan, who was also on tour promoting her group show,The Lennon and McCartney Songbook in Melbourne, they spoke to Brigitte Lewis about walking like a dyke, music, human rights and touring together with an all female all lesbian band. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. \"It's nice that life can still surprise you -Graham Norton. The show has a history of retaining its hosts for long time periods with Cole having only two predecessors, John Nutting and Felicity Urquhart. I guess I decided I didn't want the relationship anymore. . Published by on August 21, 2022. Beccy Cole & Libby O'Donovan With The Bushwackers - Jolene. Miles "Tails" Prower (Sonic The Hedgehog) and Barney The Dinosaur (Barney & Friends)/The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour. But even if the law is changed, he would be unable to perform same-sex weddings until the Anglican Church changes its policy. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. In 2019, Cole won the Best Independent Country Album for Lioness in the AIR Independent Music Awards. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2012 Songs & Pictures was nominated for Best Country Album. The winner of nine Golden Guitar awards, Cole said she never intended to be a political flag-waver, but is now keen to add her voice to the campaign for same-sex marriage. This story is from the April 2018 edition of The Australian Women's Weekly. SA country music queen Beccy Cole has revealed how art, music and equine therapy helped her . This was the commencement of a lifelong friendship. Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan, if the law is changed to allow same-sex unions. Picture: Roy VanDerVegt Its taken a village to pull off this wedding. They were backed by the Royal Australian Navy Band. [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. Beccy Cole and Libby O'Donovan appear to be a match made in heaven. They commenced in 1987.[63]. [50], During the mid-1990s, Cole and Gina Jeffreys were flatmates, while Mick Albeck and Rod McCormack were also flatmates. 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. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/connectedterms. [4][6] She also performed solo on the South Australian festival circuit. Sara Storer - Children Of The Gurindji. Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities). On 11 July 1997 her debut album, Beccy Cole, was released[16] and peaked at number 122 on the ARIA Charts in November. When its something that you really believe in and something that affects you directly and you can see it affecting people within your community, then I think there is a time to stand up and say, Come on, lets get this right, she told Australian Story. News; South Australia; Beccy Cole and her ex-wife Libby O'Donovan both awarded OAM in Queen's Birthday honours list. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Cole has received nine Golden Guitar trophies at the CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia. [20] It was produced by Shane Nicholson (Angie Hart, Catherine Britt). Upon the advice of her manager she changed her performance name to Beccy Cole. She is a member of famous Singer with the age 50 years old group.