MELINDA Schneider rates working with Beccy Cole on the Great Women Of Country And The Songs That Made Them album as one of the favourite projects of her career.
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The country music stars’ album, which features their versions of songs such as Stand By Your Man, I Will Always Love You, Blue Bayou, D.I.V.O.R.C.E and 9 to 5, debuted at number one on the country music charts last year.
‘‘I thought it would be a strong project, as you can’t go wrong with these songs,’’ Schneider said.
‘‘The women that paved the way for myself and Beccy, like Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline, they did the hard yards and we are just carrying that torch a little further.
‘‘Me and Beccy had always talked about doing a project together and Troy [Cassar-Daley] and Adam [Harvey] with their [Great Country] Songbook album and we felt there needed to be a gender balance, as there are so many great female songs out there. Beccy was my first and only choice, as I knew she would be perfect for it.’’
The duo will bring the album to Tasmania later this month, kicking off their national tour on Wednesday, February 25, at Launceston’s Princess Theatre.
Schneider described the shows as being quite ‘‘fun’’, although there will be some emotional moments.
’‘‘We take people on a real journey of emotions and most of the time people are singing along in the crowd, as they know all the words to the song.’’
Schneider and Cole will also play at the Burnie Arts & Function Centre on Thursday, February 26, and at Hobart’s Wrest Point Entertainment Centre on Friday, February 27.
FAST FACTS
WHO: Melinda Schneider and Beccy Cole’s Great Women of Country tour.
WHERE: Princess Theatre, Launceston.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 25.
HOW MUCH: $59.90. Details at www.theatrenorth.com.au or call 6323 3666.