"Her sexuality doesn't matter, it's not relevant.". Anderson later recalled "[Cole] struck me from the beginning, I mean she's a born entertainer, and I thought, this chick is as funny as hell. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. They commenced in 1986. If you subscribe directly with us you will also get access to our News+ Network which is made up of some of our most popular news sites, like. They were once a double act, and in an a poignant irony, both Beccy Cole . See www.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Far fewer know their real story. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. [50], During the mid-1990s, Cole and Gina Jeffreys were flatmates, while Mick Albeck and Rod McCormack were also flatmates. [24][25] On the End of Year Charts Country 2003, the album reached No. ODonovans father, Reverend Bart ODonovan, is in favour of changing the law to allow same-sex marriage. [56] She published her autobiography, Poster Girl, in the previous month. The couple would like to have the marriage ceremony performed by O'Donovan's parents, both of whom are ministers in the Anglican Church. News; South Australia; Beccy Cole and her ex-wife Libby O'Donovan both awarded OAM in Queen's Birthday honours list. [45] Beaumont felt the album showed "quite a bit of country influence but some of these songs weren't originally intended for a country audience. The law as it stands I think is silly and its not fair. G . [20] Cole's version of Parton's "Here You Come Again" was released as the lead single, she told Anita Beaumont of The Newcastle Herald that "[it] is the least covered song of Dolly's, and I believed the lyrics stand the test of time". Beccy Cole (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. Cole and ODonovan met at a gay pride event in Adelaide, just weeks after Cole revealed she was a lesbian on Australian Story in 2012. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Watch Australian Story: When Beccy met Libby on ABC TV at 8:00pm. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Obviously we are this happy all the time! After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. As a result of winning the Star Maker award, she had to perform at a special concert opening for Gina Jeffreys. The album generated lukewarm responses and Sony decided not to record a second album. Golden Guitar winner Beccy Cole, left, and wife Libby O'Donovan are celebrating their first year of marriage with a trip to the AFLW footy. She has released ten studio albums, with six reaching the ARIA Albums Chart top40, Little Victories (January 2003), Preloved (September 2010), Songs & Pictures (September 2011), Great Women of Country (with Melinda Schneider, November 2014), Sweet Rebecca (April 2015) and The Great Country Songbook Volume 2 (with Adam Harvey, April 2017). She certainly intends to marry her long time partner if the law is ever changed, and while Beccy says . [6][21] In December 2003 Wild at Heart was accredited with a gold certificate for shipment of 35,000 copies. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 27 October. At the ARIA Music Awards that year it was nominated for Best Country Album. Release date: 22 February 2017. The couple have a son. [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". On 2 August 2004 Cole issued a video album, Just a Girl Singer, which included interviews, live concert footage, music videos and archival footage. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Beccy Cole was born as Rebecca Diane Thompson on 27 October 1972 in Glenelg. When Beccy Met Libby: Directed by Ben Cheshire. 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. Full Digital Access $4 (min. PHOTO: Country music fans continue to embrace Cole and her relationship with Libby. Later in 1999, Cole began touring with Darren Coggan, Felicity, and Adam Harvey as the 'Young Stars of Country'. We want Beccy to feel comfortable remaining on social media and your efforts to support her by keeping your comments positive . Cole featured on the ABC-TV documentary Doesn't Everyone Want a Golden Guitar? Its not equal, and thats all we want, to be recognised as equals.. Within a year of meeting, they had set up a blended home together, likening themselves to a big, gay Brady Bunch. They were both passing through on the way to and from gigs. But even if the law is changed, he would be unable to perform same-sex weddings until the Anglican Church changes its policy. The second Charka, is know as the seat of creation or reproduction. \"It's nice that life can still surprise you -Graham Norton. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Amazon will require its corporate employees to return to the office at least three days a week. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. O'Donovan was honoured for her services to jazz and cabaret. And in Saturday's The Daily Telegraph, country singer Beccy Cole shared her regrets over not coming out sooner. 1 on Australia's Country Music Channel. Libby has entertained audiences world-over with her unique talents, performing in New York, Tokyo . Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. gigi hadid wedding pictures; Paul Rabil was the world's greatest lacrosse player. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* (Not available in all areas). [60], The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". 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. It includes Albeck on violin and fiddle; McCormack on multiple instruments and producing; and Jeffreys and McCormack co-writing tracks with Cole. She wants to marry partner Libby O'Donovan. 4 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart. 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. Cole and Albeck divorced in 1999. [10][11][12] and signed her first record deal in 1994. Once the law allows the marriage of gay people, eventually the church will catch up, he said. [39] The deluxe version included a DVD of seven live performances and a behind the scenes documentary. Prior to falling in love with O'Donovan, Cole had been a supporter of gay marriage but had no intention of getting married again. In 1995 Cole toured with Slim Dusty. That was pretty tough for Bec at the time". [27] At the ARIA Music Awards that year it was nominated for Best Country Album. How he did it. Ten decades later and counting-we're still covering the world's news through the stories of the people who shaped those events. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. [3][4] The couple have a son. Picture: Roy VanDerVegt [20] It includes Albeck on violin and fiddle; McCormack on multiple instruments and producing; and Jeffreys and McCormack co-writing tracks with Cole. Subscribe to Magzter Gold to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,000+ magazines and newspapers. 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. When Cole came out in 2012, her biggest fear was that conservative elements of the country music audience would reject her because of her sexuality. ODonovan has a daughter from a previous gay relationship. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.advertiser.com.au/connectedterms. 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. The Country Music Awards of Australia (CMAA) (also known as the Golden Guitar Awards) is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. She published her autobiography, Poster Girl, in the previous month. When Cole came out in 2012, her biggest fear was that conservative elements of the country music audience would reject her because of her sexuality. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Cole has received nine Golden Guitar trophies at the CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia. Cole had been married to musician Mick Albeck but the marriage lasted only 18 months. [19][20] It included contributions by Chambers and Jeffreys on vocals, and McCormack on guitars, keyboards, piano, Hammond organ, mandolin, banjo and backing vocals, as well as producing the album. See www.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Her mother is a country music singer, Carole Sturtzel, and her father, Jeff Thompson, was saxophonist for the Strangers. The DVD went gold in 2009. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? What a Serbian British novelist makes of her homelands. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. 24 on the ARIA Albums Chart her highest position. They have a son, Ricky, who is now 17. II tour continues nationally until 23 September. I dont want to get married in another country and then come here and not have the marriage recognised, she said. How did it come to this? Country music star Beccy Cole has invited Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to her same-sex wedding. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001 Wild at Heart was nominated for Best Country Album. The album was written, produced and directed by Lindsay Frazer; which peaked at No. "Once mum met Libby, she was much happier.". Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan, if the law is changed to allow same-sex unions. Within a year of meeting, they had set up a blended home together, likening themselves to a big, gay Brady Bunch. P. 02 6681 9500 ballinarsl.com.au. To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), As a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member youll get unlimited digital access to every story online, insight and analysis from our expert journalists PLUS enjoy freebies, discounts and benefits with our +Rewards loyalty program. 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. 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. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Any Questions? Ive invited all my friends to be flower girls. In December 2003 Wild at Heart was accredited with a gold certificate for shipment of 35,000 copies. 4 on the Country Albums Chart. [18] In 2000 at the Gympie Music Muster the four artists recorded their live cover version of Dolly Parton's "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind".