Beccy Cole's inspirational memoir from the heart of Australian country music
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Beccy Cole's inspirational memoir from the heart of Australian country music
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Beccy Cole is known for her hugely entertaining live shows and songs that are beloved by people of all ages. She has won nine Golden Guitars and seven songwriting awards, amongst other accolades. Her work has taken her around Australia, to small country towns, the Top End and the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and to Iraq, where she performed for Australian troops.
Behind this amazing success is the shy girl with a dream; the artist who has forged a creative life and worked incredibly hard to do it; the mother whose son is at the centre of her world; the fiercely loyal friend; the devoted daughter and granddaughter. There's also the woman who has looked for love, who's had her heart broken and now finds it filled with joy.Heartfelt and honest, Poster Girl is the inspirational memoir of a strong woman who epitomises the authentic spirit of country music, and of Australia.Critic Reviews
“Poster Girl shines a light on the struggles, the heartache and the success of that life. And if there's a more enigmatic, talented or determined beacon for the LGBT community we haven't seen one. - Cargo Art Magazine”
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Beccy Cole has been at the forefront of Australian Country Music since winning 'Star Maker' in 1993. She is best known for a high-energy live show, taking an audience on a journey through laughter and tears. Beccy has received nine Golden Guitar awards and two Entertainer of the Year awards. She has also earned three gold records, 13 number-one singles and was ARIA nominated for her seventh and most personal album, SONGS AND PICTURES. This album also earned Beccy Golden Guitars for both Female Artist of the Year and Vocal Collaboration (with best pal Kasey Chambers) in early 2012.
In a career that began over 20 years ago as a teen singing in her mother Carole Sturtzel's band, and busking in Tamworth with Kasey Chambers, Beccy has toured with Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Glenn Campbell and Don McLean. She has been a regular on Australian television, performed with The Wiggles and for Australian troops serving in the Middle East, which inspired her multi award winning song, 'Poster Girl'. Her energy and generosity are infectious.Beccy Cole is known for her hugely entertaining live shows and songs that are beloved by people of all ages. She has won nine Golden Guitars and seven songwriting awards, amongst other accolades. Her work has taken her around Australia, to small country towns, the Top End and the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and to Iraq, where she performed for Australian troops.Behind this amazing success is the shy girl with a dream; the artist who has forged a creative life and worked incredibly hard to do it; the mother whose son is at the centre of her world; the fiercely loyal friend; the devoted daughter and granddaughter. There's also the woman who has looked for love, who's had her heart broken and now finds it filled with joy.Heartfelt and honest, Poster Girl is the inspirational memoir of a strong woman who epitomises the authentic spirit of country music, and of Australia.
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