Ruby Boots

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Ruby Boots
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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 42)
Perth, Australia
Genres Americana, Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2011-present
Website https://t.me/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]

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Early life and education

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

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

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

Studio albums

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

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
TitleAlbum 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

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

Awards and nominations

National Live Music Awards

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2016 [36] Ruby BootsLive Roots Act of the YearNominated
2017 [37] [38] Ruby BootsLive Roots Act of the YearNominated

WAM Song of the Year

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]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
2014"Wrap Me in a Fever"Country Song of the YearWon

West Australian Music Industry Awards

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).

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011Ruby BootsBest Blues & Roots ActNominated
Best Country Music ActWon
2012Ruby BootsAcoustic Roots Act of the YearWon
Folk Act of the YearWon
Country Music Act of the YearWon
2013 [40] Ruby BootsCountry Music Act of the YearWon
Solo Artist of the YearNominated
2014 [41] Ruby BootsCountry Music Act of the YearWon
2015 [42] Ruby BootsCountry Music Act of the YearWon
2016 [43] Ruby BootsCountry Music Act of the YearWon

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