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{{short description|American singer-songwriter}} |
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{{Infobox musical artist |
{{Infobox musical artist |
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| name= Beverly Jo Scott |
| name = Beverly Jo Scott |
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| image = File:BJ SCOTT (c) SantinaVaccalluzzo.jpg |
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| background= solo_singer |
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| birth_date= {{Birth date and age|1959|5|15}} |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1959|5|15}} |
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|birth_place =[[Deer Park, Alabama]], United States |
| birth_place = [[Deer Park, Alabama]], United States |
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| instrument= Vocals, guitar |
| instrument = Vocals, guitar |
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| genre= Rock, [[blues rock]] |
| genre = Rock, [[blues rock]] |
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| occupation= Musician, songwriter |
| occupation = Musician, songwriter |
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| years_active= 1991–present |
| years_active = 1991–present |
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| label= Dixiefrog |
| label = Dixiefrog |
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| website= {{URL|bjscott.com/}} |
| website = {{URL|bjscott.com/}} |
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'''Beverly Jo Scott''' (born May 15, 1959), also known as '''B. J. Scott''', is an American-born singer-songwriter living in [[Brussels]], Belgium.<ref name="belpop">{{cite web |url=http://houbi.com/belpop/interviews/bjscott.htm |title=Interviews: Beverly Jo Scott |date=July 1999 |work=Frontstage |publisher=The Belgian Pop and Rock Archives |accessdate=March 3, 2012}}</ref><ref name="voice">{{cite web |url=http://www.rtbf.be/thevoice/coach |title=Les Coachs |work=The Voice Belgique |publisher=Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) |accessdate=March 3, 2012}}</ref> |
'''Beverly Jo Scott''' (born May 15, 1959), also known as '''B. J. Scott''', is an American-born singer-songwriter living in [[Brussels]], Belgium.<ref name="belpop">{{cite web |url=http://houbi.com/belpop/interviews/bjscott.htm |title=Interviews: Beverly Jo Scott |date=July 1999 |work=Frontstage |publisher=The Belgian Pop and Rock Archives |accessdate=March 3, 2012}}</ref><ref name="voice">{{cite web |url=http://www.rtbf.be/thevoice/coach |title=Les Coachs |work=The Voice Belgique |publisher=Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) |accessdate=March 3, 2012 |archive-date=January 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125031124/http://www.rtbf.be/thevoice/coach |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Born in [[Deer Park, Alabama]], Beverly Jo Scott grew up nearby in [[Bay Minette, Alabama|Bay Minette]], where, as a teen, she began singing. |
Born in [[Deer Park, Alabama]], Beverly Jo Scott grew up nearby in [[Bay Minette, Alabama|Bay Minette]], where, as a teen, she began singing. |
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She moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, then to California and, ultimately, in 1982, to Europe after a trip to Brussels, Belgium, resulted in her living there.<ref name="belpop"/ |
She moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, then to California and, ultimately, in 1982, to Europe after a trip to Brussels, Belgium, resulted in her living there.<ref name="belpop"/> |
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==Music career== |
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⚫ | In June 2011, after living 30 years abroad, Scott performed in her home state at the [[Saenger Theatre (Mobile, Alabama)|Saenger Theatre]] in [[Mobile, Alabama|Mobile]] |
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In Europe, she has regularly performed in France and Germany at festivals and large music halls. In 2010, she performed ''Planet Janis'', a touring tribute show to [[Janis Joplin]]. She also released ''Swamp Cabaret'', a one-woman multimedia show focusing on the [[Gulf Coast of the United States|Gulf Coast]].<ref>[http://blog.al.com/entertainment-press-register/2011/06/intimate_live_at_space_concert.html ''Press-Register Entertainment'', "Intimate 'Live at Space' concert series presents Beverly Jo Scott on Friday," June 7, 2011]</ref> |
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⚫ | In June 2011, after living 30 years abroad, Scott performed in her home state of Alabama at the [[Saenger Theatre (Mobile, Alabama)|Saenger Theatre]] in [[Mobile, Alabama|Mobile]], as part of a ''Live at Space'' concert series.<ref>[http://www.orangebeach.ws/upcoming-event-posters/1199-beverly-jo-scott-in-concert-june-10th.html The Orange Beach Community Website, "Beverly Jo Scott in Concert – June 10th"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815071727/http://www.orangebeach.ws/upcoming-event-posters/1199-beverly-jo-scott-in-concert-june-10th.html |date=August 15, 2011 }}</ref> |
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In September 2011, ''Chickfest'''s featured artists included Scott, who ''Press-Register Entertainment'' described as building "a thriving career in Belgium over the last three decades, but maintains a legion of fans back home, thanks to the earthy passion of her music."<ref>[http://blog.al.com/entertainment-press-register/2011/09/chickfest_a_celebration_of_wom.html ''Press-Register Entertainment'', "Chickfest, a celebration of women's voices," September 19, 2011]</ref> |
In September 2011, ''Chickfest'''s featured artists included Scott, who ''Press-Register Entertainment'' described as building "a thriving career in Belgium over the last three decades, but maintains a legion of fans back home, thanks to the earthy passion of her music."<ref>[http://blog.al.com/entertainment-press-register/2011/09/chickfest_a_celebration_of_wom.html ''Press-Register Entertainment'', "Chickfest, a celebration of women's voices," September 19, 2011]</ref> |
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She co-wrote "[[Rhythm Inside (Loïc Nottet song)|Rhythm Inside]]" with [[Loïc Nottet]], who represented Belgium with this song in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2015]]. |
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==Radio and television work== |
==Radio and television work== |
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Scott has been a coach on ''[[The Voice Belgique]]'', the French-speaking Belgian version of the singing competition franchise ''[[The Voice (TV series)|The Voice]]'', since its beginning in November 2011, except for season 8.<ref name="voice"/> She coached the winners of seasons 5 (Laura Cartesiani), 9 ([[Jérémie Makiese]]), 10 (Alec Golard), and 11 (Emma Sorgato). |
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Scott also hosts ''BJ's Sunday Brunch'', a radio show, on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., on Brussels-based French-speaking radio station [[Classic 21]]. |
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In 2023, Scott was a guest celebrity in the episode ''Les incontournables'' of the Belgian French-language reality television series ''[[Drag Race Belgique]]'' broadcast on the [[Tipik (TV channel)|Tipik]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grégoire |first=Juliette |date=February 23, 2023 |title=Drag Race Belgique : Jarry et BJ Scott enflamment le deuxième épisode ! |url=https://www.rtbf.be/article/drag-race-belgique-jarry-et-bj-scott-enflamment-le-deuxieme-episode-11157432 |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=www.rtbf.be |language=fr}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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* ''Planet Janis'' (2010) |
* ''Planet Janis'' (2010) |
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* ''Collection'' (2012) |
* ''Collection'' (2012) |
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* ''Swamp Cabaret'' ( |
* ''Swamp Cabaret'' (2014) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Beverly Jo Scott | |
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Background information | |
Born | Deer Park, Alabama, United States | May 15, 1959
Genres | Rock, blues rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | Dixiefrog |
Website | bjscott |
Beverly Jo Scott (born May 15, 1959), also known as B. J. Scott, is an American-born singer-songwriter living in Brussels, Belgium.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
Born in Deer Park, Alabama, Beverly Jo Scott grew up nearby in Bay Minette, where, as a teen, she began singing.
She moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, then to California and, ultimately, in 1982, to Europe after a trip to Brussels, Belgium, resulted in her living there.[1]
Music career[edit]
In Europe, she has regularly performed in France and Germany at festivals and large music halls. In 2010, she performed Planet Janis, a touring tribute show to Janis Joplin. She also released Swamp Cabaret, a one-woman multimedia show focusing on the Gulf Coast.[3]
In June 2011, after living 30 years abroad, Scott performed in her home state of Alabama at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile, as part of a Live at Space concert series.[4]
In September 2011, Chickfest's featured artists included Scott, who Press-Register Entertainment described as building "a thriving career in Belgium over the last three decades, but maintains a legion of fans back home, thanks to the earthy passion of her music."[5]
She co-wrote "Rhythm Inside" with Loïc Nottet, who represented Belgium with this song in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.
Radio and television work[edit]
Scott has been a coach on The Voice Belgique, the French-speaking Belgian version of the singing competition franchise The Voice, since its beginning in November 2011, except for season 8.[2] She coached the winners of seasons 5 (Laura Cartesiani), 9 (Jérémie Makiese), 10 (Alec Golard), and 11 (Emma Sorgato).
Scott also hosts BJ's Sunday Brunch, a radio show, on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., on Brussels-based French-speaking radio station Classic 21.
In 2023, Scott was a guest celebrity in the episode Les incontournables of the Belgian French-language reality television series Drag Race Belgique broadcast on the Tipik.[6]
Discography[edit]
- Honey and Hurricanes (1991)
- Mudcakes (1993)
- The Wailing Trail (1995)
- Amnesty for Eve (1999)
- Selective Passion (2000)
- Divine Rebel (2003)
- Cut and Run (2005)
- Dix Vagues (2008)
- Planet Janis (2010)
- Collection (2012)
- Swamp Cabaret (2014)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Interviews: Beverly Jo Scott". Frontstage. The Belgian Pop and Rock Archives. July 1999. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ a b "Les Coachs". The Voice Belgique. Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF). Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ Press-Register Entertainment, "Intimate 'Live at Space' concert series presents Beverly Jo Scott on Friday," June 7, 2011
- ^ The Orange Beach Community Website, "Beverly Jo Scott in Concert – June 10th" Archived August 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Press-Register Entertainment, "Chickfest, a celebration of women's voices," September 19, 2011
- ^ Grégoire, Juliette (February 23, 2023). "Drag Race Belgique : Jarry et BJ Scott enflamment le deuxième épisode !". www.rtbf.be (in French). Retrieved March 8, 2023.
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