Bec Abbot
Encyclopedia
Bec Abbot is a Canadian
pop singer
. As a girl, she sang publicly in front of her father's church. Local churches soon began calling her for Sunday mornings, banquets and special events. During High School, Abbot sang in choirs and for weddings. In 1997 vocal coach Elaine Overholt saw Abbot singing and introduced her to Juno
-nominated singer-songwriter Blaise Pascal. Abbot began singing back-up vocals for Pascal and opening for bands like Our Lady Peace
and Tom Cochrane
. It wasn't until Abbot moved outside Toronto
that she began to write her own music. In 2002 Bec recorded a three-song EP, which was noticed by Roy Salmond, who went on to produce Bec's independent album Shine Like Stars in 2003. Shine Like Stars was well received, even garnering a Juno nomination. In late 2005 Bec released her second album Not So Hip; she is married and has two children.
Songs in other projects
Collaborations
Covenant Awards
Juno Award
s
Canada
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pop singer
Pop Singer
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. As a girl, she sang publicly in front of her father's church. Local churches soon began calling her for Sunday mornings, banquets and special events. During High School, Abbot sang in choirs and for weddings. In 1997 vocal coach Elaine Overholt saw Abbot singing and introduced her to Juno
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
-nominated singer-songwriter Blaise Pascal. Abbot began singing back-up vocals for Pascal and opening for bands like Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace is a Canadian alternative rock band that formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist...
and Tom Cochrane
Tom Cochrane
Tom Cochrane, OC Canadian musician and humanitarian, best known for his hit songs "Life Is a Highway", "Lunatic Fringe", "Human Race" and "I Wish You Well". Cochrane fronted the Canadian rock band Red Rider and has won seven Juno Awards...
. It wasn't until Abbot moved outside Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
that she began to write her own music. In 2002 Bec recorded a three-song EP, which was noticed by Roy Salmond, who went on to produce Bec's independent album Shine Like Stars in 2003. Shine Like Stars was well received, even garnering a Juno nomination. In late 2005 Bec released her second album Not So Hip; she is married and has two children.
Discography
Albums- Shine Like Stars (2003, review)
- Not So Hip (2005, reviews)
Songs in other projects
- Signpost Collections Vol. 1, "Rest" (Signpost, 2003)
- Canadian Bible Society centennial CD: Good News Celebration, "We Will Shine" (CMC, 2006)
Collaborations
- co-wrote lyrics for the song "Not So Hip" with Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
on Not So Hip (2005)
Awards and recognition
GMA CanadaGMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
Covenant Awards
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
- 2004 Pop/Contemporary Song Of The Year: "Thrive"
- 2006 Pop/Contemporary Song Of The Year: "Not So Hip" (co-written with Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
) - 2006 nominee, Pop/Contemporary Album Of The Year: Not So Hip
- 2006 nominee, Female Vocalist Of The Year
Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
s
- 2004 nomineeJuno Awards of 2004The Juno Awards of 2004 were presented on April 4, 2004 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and were hosted by Alanis Morissette.Singer-songwriters Nelly Furtado, Sarah McLachlan, and Nickelback led the nominations with five nominations each...
, Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year: Shine Like Stars