Bec Abbot
Bec Abbot | |
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| Born | 1971 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, singer-songwriter |
| Known for | Contemporary Christian music |
Bec Abbot is a Canadian vocalist recognized for her contributions to Contemporary Christian music. Her 2003 album, Shine Like Stars, received a nomination for the 2004 Juno Award in the category of "Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year".
Life
Abbot's singing journey began in her father's church, where she performed publicly from a young age. Throughout her adolescence, she participated in choirs and sang at various weddings. She is married and has two children.
Career
In 1997, vocal coach Elaine Overholt connected Abbot with Blaise Pascal, a singer-songwriter who had been nominated for a Juno Award. She provided backing vocals for Pascal and served as an opening act for groups such as Our Lady Peace and Tom Cochrane. After relocating from Toronto, Abbot started composing her own songs.
Recordings
Abbot produced a three-track EP in 2002 that attracted the interest of producer Roy Salmond. He went on to produce her independently released album Shine Like Stars (2003), which garnered a Juno nomination. Her follow-up album, Not So Hip, was launched in late 2005.
Discography
- Albums
- Shine Like Stars (2003)
- Not So Hip (2005)
- Appearances on other compilations
- "Rest" featured on Signpost Collections Vol. 1 (Signpost, 2003)
- "We Will Shine" included in the Canadian Bible Society's centennial CD: Good News Celebration (CMC, 2006)
- Collaborative works
- Co-authored the lyrics for "Not So Hip" alongside Carolyn Arends on the album Not So Hip (2005)
Awards and recognition
- 2004 Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "Thrive"
- 2006 Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "Not So Hip" (co-written with Carolyn Arends)
- 2006 nominee for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Not So Hip
- 2006 nominee for Female Vocalist Of The Year
- 2004 nominee for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year: Shine Like Stars
External links
- Bec Abbot Official website