Ricki Lee



"HELL NO!!!"

Ricki-Lee Coulter, known only by her first name, was born 10 November 1985. Australian popstar, singer/songwriter, dancer, former television and radio host. Australian Idol alumni.

In 2004, Coulter was placed seventh place on the second season of Australian Idol. Although she did not win the talent show, Coulter was offered a recording contract with Australian independent label Shock Records.

The most successful woman of the Australian Idol franchise. Has had many hit singles including "Hell No!", "Sunshine", "Breathe" and "Can't Touch It". The first two have gone platinum in Australia.

Apart from her work in music, Coulter has also launched a career as a radio and television presenter. She co-hosted Australian Idol for seasons six and seven. In 2010, she served as a full-time radio presenter for the Sydney Nova FM breakfast show. Coulter has previously co-hosted radio shows on Brisbane's B105 FM and Melbourne's Fox FM.

Suffered from depression for awhile due to pressures of being in the business and family issues. Currantly in a healthy relationship with a personal trainer who surved as inspiration for her upcoming album.

Now making a comeback with a new sound, and a new international label which has so far been a success. "Raining Diamonds" and "Do It Like That" are her most recent singles.

Discography:

 * Ricki Lee (2005)
 * Brand New Day (2007)
 * Fear & Freedom(2012)


 * Be Yourself: "Being Human"
 * Break Up Song: "Done With It"
 * Career Resurrection: "Raining Diamonds" is the start of this
 * Creator Breakdown: She suffered from slight depression when her family and friends failed her after she had to divorce her lover of 8 years.
 * Development Hell: "Hear No, See No, Speak No", was delayed for 6 months before being cancelled after three non hit singles and ignored videos.
 * Dream Team: Teamed up with some Australian Idol Alumni in a group called "Young Diva's" for awhile.
 * Exhort the Disc Jockey Song: Turn It Up.
 * Executive Meddling: Her third album with her independent label was not her vision at all. Her managers and her label forced images on her.
 * Follow Your Heart: 'Breathe", "Being Human"
 * Hollywood Pudgy: Australian media always been at her for her weight, either too fat or too thin or her thinness is causing her to fail musically or her fatness is because she's not working anymore...
 * Hotter and Sexier: Naturally got sexier as her career has continued. Posed for Ralph almost naked, sung sexier songs, danced more..
 * Intercourse with You: "Vibe Is Right".
 * Lighter and Softer: "Brand New Day" is more loving and personal then her debut
 * Love Nostalgia Song: Many many songs on Brand New Day (Alone No More, Love Is All Around)
 * New Sound Album: Brand New Day is softer then Ricki Lee
 * The Runner Up Takes It All: Came 7th in her Idol competition, has had one of the most successful career's outside of it.
 * Sanity Slippage Song: "Hell No!"
 * Self-Titled Album: Debut
 * Silly Love Songs: Many many songs on Brand New Day (Can't Sing A Different Song, Melody Of Life)
 * Strictly Formula: First track is always quiet aggressive and dance-like.
 * This Is a Song: To an extent "Can't Sing A Different Song" and "Melody Of Life".
 * Title Track: "Brand New Day"