Ruby Boots

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

Early life and education Boots was born in Perth, Western Australia, and lived in the suburbs of Balga and Girrawheen. She is of Scottish and Italian descent.

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. In 2014, she also completed The Seed Fund's Management Workshop.

Career In 2015, Boots released her first album, Solitude, on Lost Highway Records Australia, an imprint of Universal Music Australia. 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." The record was recorded in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Spain and Utah.

Boots began writing the songs in 2012, then recorded the record in 2013, and then mixed it in 2014.

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

In 2018, Boots released her second full length record called Don't Talk About It on Bloodshot Records. She wrote one song, which is sung a cappella, called "I Am a Woman" with Nashville-based musician Nikki Lane. 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. 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).

In 2016, Boots relocated to the United States, and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Label: Lost Highway Australia (4719420) Formats: CD, LP, digital download

Released: 9 February 2018 Label: Island Records (602557735178) Formats: CD, LP, digital download

Extended plays + List of EPs, with selected details Title Album details Ruby Boots Released: 2010 Label: Ruby Boots (RUBY0001) Formats: CD, digital download At Last Released: January 2013 Label: Walking Horse (WALK011) Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

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. 2016 Ruby Boots Live Roots Act of the Year 2017 Ruby Boots Live Roots Act of the Year 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.

(wins only) 2014 "Wrap Me in a Fever" Country Song of the Year

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).

Best Blues & Roots Act Best Country Music Act

Acoustic Roots Act of the Year Folk Act of the Year Country Music Act of the Year

Country Music Act of the Year Solo Artist of the Year 2014 Ruby Boots Country Music Act of the Year 2015 Ruby Boots Country Music Act of the Year 2016 Ruby Boots Country Music Act of the Year