Ricki-Lee Coulter

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Ricki-Lee

Ricki-Lee on stage in February 2008
Background information
Birth name Ricki-Lee Coulter
Born November 10, 1985 (1985-11-10) (age 23)
Auckland, New Zealand
Origin Queensland, Australia
Genre(s) Pop, R&B
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Years active 2004–present (Solo)
2006–2007 (Group)
Label(s) Shock Records (2004–present)
Pony Canyon (2007–present)
Ministry Of Sound(2007–present)
Associated acts Young Divas (2006-2007)
Website Official Site

Ricki-Lee Coulter born November 10, 1985, commonly known as Ricki-Lee, is a New Zealand-born Australian pop singer. She came to fame in 2004 as a contestant on the second series of Australian Idol, before signing a record deal with Australian Independent Label, Shock Records.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Coulter was born in Auckland, New Zealand on October 10, 1985 and moved with her mother Loretta to Queensland, Australia when she was 3 weeks old.[1] In Queensland, her younger sister Jodie was also born. Ricki-Lee developed a keen passion for playing netball, playing for Queensland and was on the verge of playing for Australia when serious knee injury requiring reconstructive surgery however ended her netball career.[1]

[edit] Australian Idol 2004

Main article: Australian Idol (season 2)

Ricki-Lee auditioned for the second series of Australian Idol. Considered a major contender to win the Australian Idol competition, Ricki-Lee was unexpectedly voted out in 7th place. The judges described her departure as a scandal. [2]

[edit] Australian Idol Performances

[edit] Musical career

[edit] 2005-2006: Ricki-Lee

After declining a deal from SonyBMG, Coulter signed with Australia's biggest Independent Label, Shock Records,[3] and released her first single "Hell No!" in June 2005. The single, written in collaboration with Audius Mtawarira,[4] debuted at #5, spent three weeks in the Top 10 and 3-months in the Top 40.[5] Her second single "Sunshine" also went Top 10, peaking at #8 and spent four months in the Top 40.[5] "Breathe", her third single release, debuted Top 20, peaking at #14.[5] The S-T album Ricki-Lee debuted at #30 and was certified gold[5]

[edit] 2006-2007: Young Divas

Main article: Young Divas

In 2006, Coulter joined Australian Idol, Paulini Curuenavuli, Emily Williams, and Kate DeAraugo, to form Young Divas project.[6] Their first single "This Time I Know It's For Real", a remake of the Donna Summer 1989 song, was a major success, reaching # 2 on the Australian charts,[7] while the self titled album reached # 4.[7] On June 23, 2007, Coulter officially announced she would be leaving the group[8]. After months of rumours and speculation of infighting, she stated that she was leaving to focus on her solo career, saying "I just couldn't do it all - I really had to get back to doing what I love doing, and that's my solo career." The Young Divas disbanded shortly after.[9]

[edit] 2007-2008: Brand New Day and Singles Compilation

In August 2007, Coulter released her first single (from her second album), "Can't Touch It", which debuted at #2 on the ARIA Charts.[5] "Can't Touch It" achieved Platinum Status through ARIA. Ricki-Lee's second solo album, entitled Brand New Day was released on August 11 and went Top 40, achieving gold status.[5] The album was re-released with a bonus second CD - her first S-T album Ricki-Lee, in December 2007. The second single from the Brand New Day album was Love Is All Around. This single debuted at # 5, making it the second highest new entry for the week after Kylie Minogue.[5] "Can't Sing A Different Song" became Ricki's third consecutive Top Ten single from her current album when it debuted into the ARIA Chart at #8 making it her sixth consecutive Top 20 single since she hit the charts in 2005.[5]
On the December 9, 2007 Ricki-Lee announced that she had signed with Japan's biggest independent label Pony Canyon[10] and also signed to the major UK label Ministry Of Sound after a representative of the label heard "Can't Touch It" on the radio and approached her management.[10] Her single "Can't Touch It" was released as “U Wanna Little Of This”, a remix by Hed Kandi of "Can't Touch It", which peaked at #1 on the UK Commercial Club Pop Charts and #2 on the UK Upfront Club Charts in 2008.[11] Ricki-Lee announced in January 2008 her Australian first solo tour, The Brand New Day Tour, kicking off in Queensland on March 6th, 2008 and finishing up in Sydney on March 31st, 2008 in Sydney.[12].

It was announced that Ricki-Lee would be releasing a compilation album of her hit singles, entitled 'Ricki-Lee: The Singles" on November 8 through Shock Records[13]. The first single from the album was "Wiggle It" featuring "Savage" which was co-written by Australian R&B artist Israel Cruz.[14] The single was written in 2006 and was initially meant to be released with her sophomore album Brand New Day.[14] The track features a chorus sample from 90's hit "Wiggle It" by 2 In A Room. "Wiggle It" had a physical release on September 13, 2008 & digital release on September 16, 2008[14] peaking at 11 on the ARIA Charts[15].

[edit] 2009-present: Third Studio Album

Ricki-Lee is currently in L.A working on her third studio album set for release late 2009[16]. Ricki-Lee was nominated for her first Logie Nomination for her participation as a Co-Host on Australian Idol for the category "Most Popular New Female Talent"[17], but lost out to Jessica Marais from Packed to the Rafters.

Ricki-Lee revealed via Twitter that her upcoming new single will be released July 31st, 2009, and has been revealed to be called "Don't Miss You".

[edit] Discography

Main article: Ricki-Lee Coulter discography

[edit] Tours

[edit] Headlining

  • 2008: The Brand New Day Tour.[12]

[edit] Support Act

[edit] Awards and nominations

Award Category About Result
2006
Urban Music Awards 2006 Best R&B Album Ricki-Lee Nominated
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards Fave Aussie Artist Herself Won
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards Fave Song This Time I Know It's For Real (Young Divas) Won
2007
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards Fave Female Singer Herself Won
AIR Awards Best Performing Independent Single/EP Can't Touch It Nominated
2008
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2008 Fave Aussie Herself Nominated
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2008 Fave Singer Herself Won
TV Week Logie Awards Most Popular New Female Talent Australian Idol Nominated

[edit] Radio career

On January 14, 2008 Ricki-Lee joined Brisbane radio station B105 FM as part of their breakfast team for 6 weeks to replace dj Camilla Severi, who had given birth.[19]

In December 2008, Ricki Lee was apart of the Summer Breakfast Show on the Today Network alongside Mike Goldman and Brian McFadden[20].

[edit] Television career

In 2005, Coulter performed with Marcia Hines on the television program, An Audience With Marcia Hines, which was broadcast on Foxtel. Rick-Lee was one of the celebrity performers on the Nine Network's series, Celebrity Circus. She also appeared on several TV shows, including Channel 10's Friday Night Games, Rove Live, Sunrise, TODAY Show and in Bert's Family Feud Celebrity Challenge.

[edit] It Takes Two

Main article: It Takes Two (Australian TV series)

Ricki-Lee was a mentor on the celebrity singing show It Takes Two on Channel 7.[21] Ricki-Lee mentored former tennis star Scott Draper. On Tuesday 4 March, Coulter and Draper were eliminated from It Takes Two. Both returned for the Grand Final episode on April 22nd, 2008.[22]

[edit] It Takes Two Performances

These are the songs performed by Ricki-Lee and Scott Draper performed on the show:[23]

[edit] Australian Idol

In 2008, Ricki-Lee returned to Australian Idol as part of the hosting team alongside James Matheson and Andrew G[24]. It is currently uncertain whether she will return for the 2009 season of Australian Idol due to her being overseas to write for her next album[25]. However, there are reports that she will return, but won't be there from the start. She will appear later in the 2009 season.

[edit] Personal life

Coulter married childhood sweetheart, Jamie Babbington in September, 2007.[26] A copy of the wedding invitation was printed in Australian women's magazine Woman's Day. However, after little over a year of marriage, on October 17, 2008 it was announced that Coulter and Babbington had split.
It is rumoured that she has been dating Neighbours star Brett Tucker.[27]


[edit] Face Of Jeans For Genes

Ricki-Lee was the 2008 face of Australia's Jeans for Genes Day, a charity fund raising event that benefits research into childhood genetic diseases. Ricki-Lee had worked with the charity for three years and raised over $100,000.[28]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Music Australia. Ricki-Lee Biography Ricki-Lee Biography. Accessed August 23, 2008.
  2. ^ The Age. Fallen Idol The Age. Accessed August 23, 2008.
  3. ^ The Age. On the road with Ricki-Lee The Age. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  4. ^ Gumtree. Luscious Fridays presents AUDIUS MTAWARIRA Live Gumtree. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h australian-charts.com. Ricki-Lee chart peaks Australian-Charts.com. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  6. ^ The Herald Sun. Through the Idol years The Herald Sun. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  7. ^ a b australian-charts. Young Divas chart peaks australian-charts.com. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  8. ^ Ricki-Lee Has Ditched The Young Divas!
  9. ^ The Daily Telegraph. Ricki-Lee quits Young Divas The Daily Telegraph. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  10. ^ a b undercover.com.au. Ricki-Lee Scores Ministry Of Sound Deal Undercover.com.au. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  11. ^ shock.com.au. Ricki-Lee Takes The UK Charts By Storm Shock Records. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  12. ^ a b accessallareas.net.au. Ricki-Lee announces tour! accessallareas.net.au. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  13. ^ RICKI-LEE : The Singles
  14. ^ a b c Access All Areas. Ricki-Lee Wiggles It with New Single! AccessAllAreas.net.au. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  15. ^ RICKI-LEE - WIGGLE IT (SONG)
  16. ^ Aussies abroad
  17. ^ Ricki-Lee nominated as best new female talent
  18. ^ Ricki-Lee goes global
  19. ^ Courier Mail. Battle of the airwaves Courier Mail. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  20. ^ Brian McFadden, now with Delta Goodrem, bins ex's clothes
  21. ^ CourierMail.com.au. Ricki-Lee scores Paulini's TV gig Courier Mail. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  22. ^ TV.com. It Takes Two: Season 3, Episode 4 TV.com. Accessed August 23, 2008.
  23. ^ It Takes Two. It Takes Two Song List It Takes Two. Accessed August 23, 2008.
  24. ^ "Ricki-Lee returns to Idol". ninemsn. http://www.yourtv.com.au/news/index.cfm?i=136570. Retrieved on 2008-05-31. 
  25. ^ Courting Ricki-Lee Coulter
  26. ^ The Courier Mail. Australian idol Ricki-Lee Coulter secretly weds The Courier Mail. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  27. ^ The HeraldSun. Ricki-Lee Couler and husband Jamie Babbington split"The Herald Sun". Accessed October 17, 2008.
  28. ^ "Ricki-Lee fits the bill nicely for Jeans for Genes Day". The Daily Telegraph (New Limited). June 24, 2008. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23911674-5012327,00.html. Retrieved on 2008-06-30. 

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