Libby O'Donovan is the queen of contradiction - edgy yet sweet, intimate yet professional, calming and serene yet electric and . PHOTO: Country music fans continue to embrace Cole and her relationship with Libby. The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) is an annual songwriting contest for original country songs, awarded in January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan, if the law is changed to allow same-sex unions. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. [31][52][53] Albeck, Bowtell, Jeffreys and McCormack have assisted Cole on her albums. The flower girls name is Maisy. 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 moved to Sydney in 1993 to pursue her music career and to record a single. 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. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Her feelings changed as the relationship grew and she decided to pop the question at ODonovans 40th birthday party in January. The couple would like to have the marriage ceremony performed by ODonovans parents, both of whom are ministers in the Anglican Church. But even if the law is changed, he would be unable to perform same-sex weddings until the Anglican Church changes its policy. We will update Beccy Cole's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. When Beccy Met Libby: Directed by Ben Cheshire. 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. Just a few weeks later, she met the love of her life, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan. She adores Beccy. She promoted the album with an Australian tour and invited aspiring artists to perform a song on stage, via the Beccy's Search for a Shiny Star competition. 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. This story is from the April 2018 edition of The Australian Women's Weekly. "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. 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. In the following year, on 11 April, Cole released her next studio album, Feel This Free, which reached the ARIA Albums Chart Top100 and No. She is not dating anyone. [49], In 2022, Cole was inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown. [20] The album includes a duet with Chambers, "Millionaires", which they had co-written; Chambers later recalled "It's really the story of our friendship". 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". Categories . Cole had been married to musician Mick Albeck but the marriage lasted only 18 months. The pair intend marrying the moment the law allows same-sex marriage. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/connectedterms. 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. "I don't want to get married in another country and then come here and not have the marriage recognised," she said. 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. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. SA country music queen Beccy Cole reveals how she survived one of the darkest periods of her life. Request Chords. It was produced by Shane Nicholson (Angie Hart, Catherine Britt). Later in 1999, Cole began touring with Darren Coggan, Felicity, and Adam Harvey as the 'Young Stars of Country'. 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. The couple would like to have the marriage ceremony performed by ODonovans parents, both of whom are ministers in the Anglican Church. Back To Broken Hill is an extraordinary debut into country music for O'Donovan, painting a breathtakingly gorgeous picture into the lives of regional Australians. "There obviously have been some baby steps . Not in conjunction with any other offer. A live concert film, Songbirds: You've Got a Friend, was recorded at the Tamworth Country Music Festival on 22 January 2009[40][41][42] and the related DVD was released in May by EMI Music Australia. Stream and download in Hi-Res on Qobuz.com Cole said the reaction from her fans should be an example for politicians currently debating the same-sex marriage issue. Photo The Advertiser/ Morgan Sette. ODonovans father, Reverend Bart ODonovan, is in favour of changing the law to allow same-sex marriage. [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". Cole has received nine Golden Guitar trophies at the CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia. 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". [68] Note: 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. At the ARIA Music Awards that year it was nominated for Best Country Album. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. The single spent two weeks at number2 on the country charts. 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. Beccy Cole and her ex-wife Libby O'Donovan both awarded OAM in Queen's Birthday honours list. As we age, staying active and connected to community is crucial. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Rosie Adsett at Country Update felt "[she's] never been in finer voice, and the enjoyment of finally recording just shines through this one". 1 on Australia's Country Music Channel. "[55], By April 2015, Cole was living in Adelaide with her domestic partner, Libby O'Donovan, a cabaret singer. 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. Country music star Beccy Cole and cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan are in a spin. By August 2004 Cole was living in the Central Coast region with other country musicians nearby including Kasey Chambers, Jeffreys and McCormack, Lyn Bowtell and Adam Harvey: the artists call the local area, Hillbilly Heaven. Libby ODonovan and Beccy Cole Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Tickets available from club reception or online at clubmudgee.com.au/events $35 for adults, $20 for under 15-years (must be accompanied by a responsible adult), $1 booking fee applies. Its not equal, and thats all we want, to be recognised as equals.. With their two children from earlier relationships, they set up a blended home in Adelaide, "sort of like a big gay Brady Bunch.". Cole and O'Donovan were married on 2 February 2018 with fellow country musician, Tania Kernaghan, officiating. (Supplied: Beccy Cole) Please call 1800 070 535. Beccy also performs at Trundle Bush Tucker Day (2 Sept) in Trundle NSW. 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). Amazon Asks Corporate Staff to Be in Offices 3 Days a Week. In December 2005 it was accredited with a gold certificate. O'Donovan said as a law-abiding citizen who pays taxes and contributes to the community, she would like her country to recognise her marriage. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 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. Watch Australian Story: When Beccy met Libby on ABC TV at 8:00pm. Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby ODonovan, if the law is changed to allow same-sex unions. Once the law allows the marriage of gay people, eventually the church will catch up, he said. [20] It provided Cole's next single, "Sorry I Asked". [27][28] Capital News described the work as by "a more mature, more reflective and more confident" artist. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. [1][2][3] Her mother is a country music singer, Carole Sturtzel, and her father, Jeff Thompson, was saxophonist for the Strangers. II tour continues nationally until 23 September. Ive been accepted by supposedly conservative regional Australian country music fans. [35][36] They were backed by the Royal Australian Navy Band. Beccy Cole was born as Rebecca Diane Thompson on 27 October 1972 in Glenelg. 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. Country music star Beccy Cole has invited Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to her same-sex wedding. Watch Australian Story: When Beccy met Libby on ABC TV at 8:00pm. [4][6] She also performed solo on the South Australian festival circuit. Beccy Cole & Libby O'Donovan With The Bushwackers - Jolene. Beccy Cole's Wine Time Tour will be at Club Mudgee, Thursday, August 8, 2019, doors open 7.30pm for the 8pm show. Picture: Roy VanDerVegt Cole plans to marry her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan, if the law is changed to allow same-sex unions. When country singer Beccy Cole outed herself as a gay woman in 2012, her love life at the time was "nil." Just a few weeks later, she met the love of her life, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan. Home delivery is not available in all areas. Country singer Beccy Cole wants to tie the knot with her partner, cabaret singer Libby O'Donovan. On 3 September 2010 Cole issued a covers album, Preloved, on Sony BMG Australia which peaked in the top40 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Later in 1999, Cole began touring with Darren Coggan, Felicity, and Adam Harvey as the 'Young Stars of Country'. The title track and first single, Back To Broken Hill, was written by Cole, based on some of the stories from O'Donovans childhood. The couple have a son. Cole has received nine Golden Guitar trophies at the CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia. They sound pretty rootsy". [34] In January the following year, at the 35th Country Music Awards of Australia, she received three Golden Guitar trophies for Female Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Song of the Year for "Poster Girl (Wrong Side of the World)".