New Zealand-born singer and TV presenter Ricki-Lee Coulter got her big break in 2004 when she appeared on the 'Australian Idol' TV talent show, coming seventh but still going on to secure a recording contract with Melbourne-based Shock Records. Shock released her eponymous debut LP from which two singles were certified as Australian Gold sellers.
She expanded her appeal in 2005 by joining the all-female group Young Divas along with fellow 'Australian Idol' alumni Pauline Curuenavuli, Emily Williams and Kate DeAraugo. Enjoying some success with the band, Ricki-Lee left to resume her solo career in 2007. She signed to a major label in 2011 when she inked a deal with EMI Music Australia and released 'Fear & Freedom'. She left her adopted home and music and moved to Los Angeles, returning to Australia in 2017 and signing with Universal Music Australia. Having released one single in 2018, she divides her time between radio, TV and charity work.
