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Ruby Boots

Rebecca Louise "Bex" Chilcott, known professionally as Ruby Boots,[1] (born October 20, 1981) is an Australian singer-songwriter who sings country and americana music.[2][3][4]

Ruby Boots
Ruby Boots photographed by Cal Quinn at Modern Electric Studios on February 16, 2017
Ruby Boots photographed by Cal Quinn at Modern Electric Studios on February 16, 2017
Background information
Birth nameRebecca Louise Chilcott
Also known as"Bex"
Born (1981-10-20) October 20, 1981 (age 43)
Perth, Australia
GenresAmericana, Country
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2011-present
Websitehttps://t.me/ruby_boots

Early life and education

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Boots was born in Perth, Western Australia, and lived in the suburbs of Balga and Girrawheen.[5][6] She is of Scottish and Italian descent.[7]

At the age of 13 years old, Boots moved out of her mother's house, then lived with her father and various friends before living independently at the age of 16 years old.[3]

After spending time in Perth, Boots got work in the pearl farms located north of Perth in Broome and Exmouth. She did this for a few years.[3]

Boots studied Basic Music Industry Skills at TAFE WA North Metropolitan, where she received a Diploma of Music Business.[8][9] In 2014, she also completed The Seed Fund's Management Workshop.[10]

Career

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In 2015, Boots released her first album, Solitude, on Lost Highway Records Australia, an imprint of Universal Music Australia.[11] Boots collaborated with many musicians on her debut record. She co-wrote two songs, "Middle of Nowhere" and "No Stranger" with Vikki Thorn from The Waifs, the title track, "Solitude," with Davey Lane from You Am I. Alt-country musician Jordie Lane provided vocals on the duet "Lovin' in the Fall," and Bill Chambers appears on the song, "Walk Away."[12] The record was recorded in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Spain and Utah.[13]

Boots began writing the songs in 2012, then recorded the record in 2013, and then mixed it in 2014.[8] The record received overall positive reviews.[14][15][16][17][18]

In 2016, Boots played at the Americana Music Association's AmericanaFest, where she signed a distribution deal with Bloodshot Records.[19] She returned to AmericanaFest 2017 as part of the Bloodshot Records annual showcase.[20]

In 2018, Boots released her second full length record called Don't Talk About It on Bloodshot Records.[21] She wrote one song, which is sung a cappella, called "I Am a Woman" with Nashville-based musician Nikki Lane.[22][23] The record was produced by Beau Bedford and The Texas Gentlemen were the session band and was recorded in Dallas at Modern Electric Sound Recorders.[24][23]

In North America and Western Europe, Bloodshot Records is the U.S.-based distributor.[25] Island Records / Universal is the distributor across Australia, New Zealand, and through subsidiaries Eastern Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Personal life

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Boots has said that her pen name, Ruby Boots, comes from the idea of being fiery and passionate (Ruby) and from the ideas of a wayfaring troubadour, a musician that travels around a lot, with boots implying moving around (Boots).[12]

Boots had vocal nodules, which she worked to remove using non-surgical methods. It required a three-year break from singing, during which time she took classes and ran local open mics.[8][26]

In 2016, Boots relocated to the United States, and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee.[23]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Solitude
Don't Talk About It
  • Released: 9 February 2018[28]
  • Label: Island Records (602557735178)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title Album details
Ruby Boots
  • Released: 2010[29]
  • Label: Ruby Boots (RUBY0001)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
At Last
  • Released: January 2013[30]
  • Label: Walking Horse (WALK011)
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

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List of singles
Title Year Album
"On Lover"[31] 2014
"Wrap Me in a Fever"[32] Solitude
"Middle of Nowhere"[33] 2015
"Don't Talk About It" 2018 Don't Talk About It
"Might Be Losing My Mind" (with Indianola)[34] 2019 TBA
"Keeping Me Alive"[35] 2020

Awards and nominations

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National Live Music Awards

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The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016[36] Ruby Boots Live Roots Act of the Year Nominated
2017[37][38] Ruby Boots Live Roots Act of the Year Nominated

WAM Song of the Year

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The WAM Song of the Year was formed by the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements within the music industry in Western Australia.[39]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2014 "Wrap Me in a Fever" Country Song of the Year Won

West Australian Music Industry Awards

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The Western Australian Music Industry Awards (commonly known as WAMis) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM).

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 Ruby Boots Best Blues & Roots Act Nominated
Best Country Music Act Won
2012 Ruby Boots Acoustic Roots Act of the Year Won
Folk Act of the Year Won
Country Music Act of the Year Won
2013[40] Ruby Boots Country Music Act of the Year Won
Solo Artist of the Year Nominated
2014[41] Ruby Boots Country Music Act of the Year Won
2015[42] Ruby Boots Country Music Act of the Year Won
2016[43] Ruby Boots Country Music Act of the Year Won

References

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  1. ^ "BMI Repertoire: Songwriter/Composer Rebecca Louise Chilcott". Broadcast Music, Inc.
  2. ^ Familton, Chris (7 June 2016). "Ruby Boots and the Balance of Self-Preservation". No Depression.
  3. ^ a b c Dwyer, Michael (15 May 2015). "Ruby Boots has travelled a long road to get here". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. ^ Palmer, Sean (24 May 2012). "Just a little bit country". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  5. ^ Collins, Simon (24 April 2015). "Ruby Boots releases debut album Solitude". The West Australian.
  6. ^ Havercroft, Chris (28 April 2015). "Album Reviews: Ruby Boots". X-Press Magazine.
  7. ^ Munday, Tom (19 January 2015). "Interview with Bex Chilcott (Ruby Boots) – Colosoul Magazine". Colosoul Magazine.
  8. ^ a b c "Ruby Boots: From Her To Eternity". X-Press Magazine. 29 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Planting the Seeds of Success". North Metropolitan TAFE. 19 October 2015.
  10. ^ "Tips of the Trade: Self Management". APRA AMCOS. 3 September 2014.
  11. ^ "Exclusive: Ruby Boots Signs To Lost Highway, Streams New Single". TheMusic. 15 January 2015.
  12. ^ a b "Past Recipients: Ruby Boots". Nashville Residency. Australian Government, Australia Council for the Arts. 2016.
  13. ^ Rosie (7 May 2015). "5 Minutes With Ruby Boots". Rosemount Hotel.
  14. ^ Familton, Chris (11 May 2015). "Ruby Boots - Solitude". No Depression.
  15. ^ Mengel, Noel (24 April 2015). "Very model of a lonesome cowgirl". The Courier-Mail.
  16. ^ Zuel, Bernard (8 May 2015). "Ruby Boots, Marlon Williams and Jasmine Rae reviewed". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  17. ^ Barr, Peter (2010). "Ruby Boots". RTRFM / The Sound Alternative.
  18. ^ Blackley, Graham (2015). "Ruby Boots : Solitude". Beat Magazine.
  19. ^ Zanger, Josh (9 August 2017). "Ruby Boots Joins the Bloodshot Roster" (Press release). Bloodshot Records.
  20. ^ Gage, Jeff (18 September 2017). "AmericanaFest 2017: 20 Best Things We Saw". Rolling Stone.
  21. ^ Hill, Corbie (8 February 2018). "These Boots Were Made for Kicking Ass". No Depression.
  22. ^ Heath, Matthew (26 April 2017). "Music fans ravin' about Silver Raven". The Advertiser (Adelaide).
  23. ^ a b c Gage, Jeff (8 February 2018). "Plainspoken Singer Ruby Boots on New Album, Leaving Australia for Nashville". Rolling Stone.
  24. ^ McKenna, Brittney (September 2017). "Features: Ruby Boots". The East Nashvillian.
  25. ^ Zanger, Josh (9 August 2017). "Ruby Boots Joins the Bloodshot Roster". Bloodshot Records.
  26. ^ Musiciio (19 February 2016). "Ruby Boots' Savvy Seven". Music Industry Inside Out.
  27. ^ "Solitude (DD)". Apple Music. 24 April 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  28. ^ "Don't Talk About It (DD)". Apple Music. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  29. ^ "Ruby Boots (DD)". Apple Music. 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  30. ^ "At Last (DD)". walkinghorsemusic. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  31. ^ "Oh Lover - single". Apple Music. September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  32. ^ "Wrap Me in a Fever - single". Apple Music. March 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  33. ^ "Middle of Nowhere - single". Apple Music. January 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  34. ^ "Might Be Losing My Mind - single". Apple Music. April 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  35. ^ "Keeping Me Alive - single". Apple Music. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  36. ^ "Nominees 2016". NLMA. 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  37. ^ "NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees". NLMA. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  38. ^ "Winners 2017". NLMA. December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  39. ^ "2006 WAM Song of the Year Awards". InterSector. Western Australian State Government. 2006. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 7 April 2009.
  40. ^ "WAM Award Winners 2013". WAM. 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  41. ^ "Timothy Nelson & The Infidels, Pond Dominate 2014 WA Music Awards". musicfeeds. November 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  42. ^ "WA Music Awards 2015 winners announced!". WAM. 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  43. ^ "WA Music Awards 2016 winners announced!". WAM. 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
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