1. Overview
Ricki-Lee Dawn Coulter, born on 10 November 1985, is an Australian singer, songwriter, and media personality. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, and raised in Gold Coast, Queensland, she began performing at the age of 15. Coulter rose to prominence in 2004 as a contestant on the second season of Australian Idol, where she finished seventh. Her career trajectory saw her sign with independent label Shock Records and release her self-titled debut album, Ricki-Lee (2005), which featured top-ten hits like "Hell No!" and "Sunshine". She briefly joined the pop girl group Young Divas before embarking on a successful solo career, marked by albums such as Brand New Day (2007), Fear & Freedom (2012), Dance in the Rain (2014), and On My Own (2024), with several singles achieving platinum certification and international chart success, notably "Do It Like That" in Japan.
Beyond her musical endeavors, Coulter has established a significant presence in television and radio. She has served as a presenter and reporter for Australian Idol, a full-time radio presenter for Nova 96.9, and a host for Australia's Got Talent. Her diverse career also includes roles as a brand ambassador for various companies and active involvement in numerous philanthropic initiatives, reflecting her commitment to social welfare and community engagement.
2. Early life and background
Ricki-Lee Coulter's early life was marked by her birth in New Zealand, her upbringing on the Gold Coast, Queensland, and the early discovery of her musical talent.
2.1. Childhood and upbringing
Ricki-Lee Dawn Coulter was born on 10 November 1985, in Auckland, New Zealand. Her first name is a tribute to the singer Rickie Lee Jones. Her mother, Loretta Sheerin, who was born in Tonga, worked as a model. Coulter's parents separated before her birth, and she was raised primarily by her mother. When she was three months old, Coulter and her mother relocated to the Gold Coast, Queensland. Her grandfather, Rocky, served as a significant father figure during her early years. Although her mother encouraged visits to her biological father in New Zealand during her childhood, Coulter found these experiences unsettling and, by the age of six or seven, expressed a desire not to continue them.
Coulter attended Southport State School, where she often felt a sense of loneliness and longed for a family life similar to her school friends, who had married parents, siblings, and regular family meals. She recalled instances of food scarcity, stating she would sometimes eat moldy bread and drink water to feel full. Her mother worked two jobs to support them, leading Coulter to spend much of her childhood on her own. During her primary school years, Coulter was actively involved in various sports, including swimming, touch football, and netball, which she played for six years. When she was nine, her mother met John, a man of Scottish descent, who later became her stepfather. Coulter has two half-sisters, Jodie and Emily.
2.2. Education and early musical development
As a teenager, Coulter attended Southport State High School. At the age of 15, she sustained a severe knee injury that necessitated reconstructive surgery, and she was informed that she would no longer be able to play netball. Several months later, her mother discovered Coulter's singing ability after overhearing her in her bedroom. This led to Coulter performing at various gigs with live bands in the Gold Coast and Brisbane areas. In addition to singing, she learned to play several instruments, including the tenor saxophone, flute, and trumpet, often performing them in school concerts and the school stage band. Coulter excelled in both music and sports during high school. After completing her schooling in 2002, she decided to focus on her music career and began writing her own songs with her close friend, Xy Latu.
3. Music career
Ricki-Lee Coulter's music career began on reality television, evolving through several studio albums, numerous charting singles, and significant collaborations, establishing her as a prominent figure in the Australian music scene.
3.1. 2003-2004: Australian Idol and Popstars Live
In 2003, Ricki-Lee Coulter first auditioned for the first season of Australian Idol but did not advance past the initial rounds. The following year, she successfully auditioned for the first season of Popstars Live, progressing to the top sixty before being eliminated as part of the first group of performers sent home. Later in 2004, Coulter successfully auditioned for the second season of Australian Idol, performing En Vogue's "Don't Let Go (Love)". She advanced through the semi-finals and into the top twelve. Throughout the season, Coulter was considered a favorite to win due to her strong performances, including renditions of Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough", Tina Turner's version of "Proud Mary", and Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing". Despite her popularity, Coulter was eliminated during the final seven weeks of the competition. Her elimination made front-page news in newspapers, and she openly expressed her anger and disappointment. Notably, like fellow contestant Daniel Belle, Coulter had never been in the bottom three until her elimination.
3.2. 2005-2007: Debut album and Young Divas
Following her departure from Australian Idol, Ricki-Lee Coulter received recording contract offers from various labels, including the show's sponsor Sony BMG. However, she ultimately signed with Shock Records, Australia's largest independent label, explaining that Shock was the only label that inquired about her artistic vision and preferred collaborators. Her debut single, "Hell No!", was released in June 2005, preceding her self-titled debut album, Ricki-Lee. The single peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Singles Chart and remained in the top-ten for three consecutive weeks, eventually being certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments of 35,000 copies. "Sunshine" was released as her second single in September 2005, reaching number 8 and also achieving gold certification.
Her debut album, Ricki-Lee, was released on 3 October 2005, peaking at number 30 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Coulter collaborated with several producers and songwriters on the album, including Audius Mtawarira, Israel Cruz, Nitty, Jarrad Rogers, and Kara DioGuardi. "Breathe" was released as the album's third and final single in January 2006, reaching number 14. At the 2006 Australian and New Zealand Urban Music Awards, Ricki-Lee was nominated for 'Best R&B Album'.
In the same year, Coulter joined former Australian Idol contestants Paulini, Emily Williams, and Kate DeAraugo to form the all-girl singing project known as Young Divas. Initially, the group was formed to promote a joint 17-date national tour, where each singer would perform solo material alongside group songs. To promote tour ticket sales, Young Divas released a cover version of Donna Summer's "This Time I Know It's for Real" in May 2006 through Sony BMG, accompanied by a music video. Despite initial statements from DeAraugo that they were not an "Idol supergroup" and an album was not planned, the commercial success of their singles led to the release of a debut album. "This Time I Know It's for Real" peaked at number 2 and remained in the top-ten for fourteen consecutive weeks, eventually being certified platinum for shipments of 70,000 copies. Five months later, in November 2006, Young Divas released a second single, a cover of Lonnie Gordon's "Happenin' All Over Again", which peaked at number 9 and was certified gold.
Their debut album, Young Divas, consisting of classic disco and pop covers, was released on 27 November 2006, officially establishing them as a group. The album debuted at number 4 and was certified double platinum for shipments of 140,000 copies. A cover of Hazell Dean's "Searchin'" was released as the group's third single, reaching number 40. In February 2007, Young Divas withdrew from their scheduled national tour supporting Irish boy band Westlife as Coulter had traveled overseas to work on her second solo album. This cancellation fueled rumors of Coulter's departure due to alleged personality clashes with DeAraugo, though the group's manager, David Champion, denied these claims, stating she would return for future tours and recordings. However, on 22 June 2007, Coulter officially announced her departure to focus on her solo career and prepare for her upcoming wedding to fiancé, Jamie Babbington. Jessica Mauboy, runner-up of the fourth season of Australian Idol, was announced as Coulter's replacement in the group.
3.3. 2007-2010: Brand New Day and subsequent releases
Ricki-Lee Coulter released "Can't Touch It" in August 2007 as the lead single from her second album, Brand New Day. The song peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Singles Chart and remained in the top-ten for eight consecutive weeks, becoming Coulter's most successful single and achieving platinum certification in 2008. "Can't Touch It" was also nominated for 'Best Performing Independent Single/EP' at the 2007 Jägermeister AIR Awards. Brand New Day was released on 11 August 2007, peaking at number 37. Coulter collaborated with several producers and songwriters on the album, including KNS, David Gamson, Marc Nelkin, Vince Pizzinga, Andrew De Sylva, Mtawarira, and Glenn Cunningham.
At the 2007 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards, Coulter won the 'Fave Female Singer' award. Her cover of Swedish recording artist Agnes Carlsson's "Love Is All Around" was released as the second single from Brand New Day in November 2007, reaching number 5. On 18 November 2007, Coulter performed at the inaugural Fluffy Festival in Brisbane. A month later, it was announced that she had secured two international record deals with dance label Ministry of Sound UK and the Japanese independent label Pony Canyon. Brand New Day was released in Japan on 9 January 2008, where it peaked at number 242 on the Japanese Albums Chart. In the same month, Coulter served as a supporting act for Hilary Duff's Australian leg of her Dignity Tour. "Can't Sing a Different Song" was released as the album's third and final single in March 2008, peaking at number 8. During this period, Coulter embarked on her Brand New Day Tour in Australia, marking her first solo headlining tour. At the 2008 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards, she received two nominations for 'Fave Aussie' and 'Fave Singer', winning the latter.
In September 2008, Coulter released "Wiggle It", which peaked at number 11, as the lead single from her first compilation album, The Singles. The album, released on 8 November 2008, did not chart.
In July 2009, Coulter released "Don't Miss You", which peaked at number 24, as the lead single from her intended third studio album, Hear No, See No, Speak No. The second single, the title track, was released in October 2009 and peaked at number 46. Hear No, See No, Speak No was initially scheduled for release in November 2009, then pushed back to January 2010. However, Coulter ultimately decided to cancel the album's release due to the singles' poor chart performance. In March 2010, Coulter was a supporting act for Backstreet Boys' Australian leg of their This Is Us Tour. That same year, her song "Can't Touch It" was featured on the soundtrack to the film, Sex and the City 2.
On 2 July 2010, Coulter announced her separation from her manager of five years, Lauren Brown, via her official Twitter account. It was later revealed that her new manager was Sean Anderson of 22 Management. Coulter subsequently parted ways with Anderson and began to be managed by her then-boyfriend, Richard Harrison of Black Label Entertainment. Throughout 2010, Coulter put her music career on hold to take on a full-time position as a breakfast radio presenter for Sydney's Nova 96.9, alongside Merrick Watts and Scott Dooley. During this period, she contemplated quitting music, feeling "worn down" and "defeated." However, after attending a Thirty Seconds to Mars concert in Melbourne and rewatching Michael Jackson's Dangerous Tour DVD, she found renewed inspiration to perform.
3.4. 2011-2014: Fear & Freedom and Dance in the Rain
Ricki-Lee Coulter ended her contract with Shock Records in 2011. Following the release of her single "Raining Diamonds" in October 2011, it was announced that Coulter had signed a record deal with major label EMI Music Australia. "Raining Diamonds", which peaked at number 19, served as the lead single from Coulter's third album, Fear & Freedom, and was certified platinum. It earned her two nominations at the 2011 IT List Awards for 'Single of 2011' and 'Australian Female Artist'. "Do It Like That", the second single, was released in March 2012, peaking at number 13 and also achieving platinum certification. This single marked Coulter's first international chart success, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, and earned her first ARIA Music Award nomination for Song of the Year.
The third single, "Crazy", was released in July 2012 and reached number 46. On 30 May 2012, Coulter performed tracks from Fear & Freedom for the first time at the Beresford Hotel in Sydney. The album was officially released on 17 August 2012, debuting at number 7 on the ARIA Albums Chart, making it Coulter's first top-ten album as a solo artist. In September 2012, Coulter embarked on her Fear & Freedom Tour in Australia, her second headlining tour. At the 2012 Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Women of the Year Awards, Coulter won the 'Singer of the Year' award. "Burn It Down", the fourth and final single from Fear & Freedom, was released in December 2012 and reached number 49.
"Come & Get in Trouble with Me" was released as Coulter's fourteenth overall single in August 2013, peaking at number 28. In April-May 2014, Coulter was the supporting act for Jason Derulo's Australian leg of his Tattoos World Tour. In May 2014, she released "All We Need Is Love", which peaked at number 39, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Dance in the Rain. The album's second single, "Happy Ever After", was released in July 2014, debuting at number 65. Dance in the Rain was released on 17 October 2014, debuting at number 14 and becoming Coulter's second top-fifteen album. "Giddyup" was released as the third single from Dance in the Rain but did not chart.
3.5. 2015-2022: Single releases
In 2015 and 2016, Ricki-Lee Coulter took a break from releasing music, spending two years living and writing songs in Los Angeles. After a three-year hiatus, she released the single "Not Too Late" in September 2017. This "lulling, soft ballad" marked a departure from her previous dance releases, with lyrics focusing on "redemption and it never being too late to right our wrongs and start again." "Not Too Late" was released through Universal Music Australia, following their acquisition of Coulter's former label EMI, and debuted at number 83. In April 2018, Coulter performed at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, held on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Coulter released the single "Unbothered" in October 2018. Denise Raward of Sunshine Coast Daily described "Unbothered" as an "unashamed" pop track with a "cruisy" tone and "sassy" lyrics. Coulter herself referred to it as an "anthem" about walking "away from shitty people and shitty situations," and "taking control back."
In May 2019, Coulter embarked on her Ricki-Lee: Live in Concert Tour in Australia, celebrating her first 15 years in the music industry. The tour featured Coulter performing songs from the film A Star Is Born (2018), tracks from her time on Australian Idol (2004), and her greatest hits as a solo artist and with the Young Divas. Coulter's first music release in two years, the song "Last Night", was released on 12 June 2020.
3.6. 2023-present: On My Own
In March 2023, Ricki-Lee released "On My Own", the first single from her fifth studio album. The second single, "Point of No Return", followed on 21 July 2023. In November 2023, Coulter released the third single for the album, titled "Ghost", and announced that her fifth studio album, also titled On My Own, would be released in March 2024. The fourth and final single, "I Was Made for Loving You", was released on 1 March 2024. The album officially dropped on 8 March 2024, debuting at number 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart, making it the highest-selling album by an Australian artist that week and her highest-peaking album on the ARIA Albums Chart to date.
4. Musical style and influences
Ricki-Lee Coulter's musical journey has seen her explore a diverse range of genres, shaped by her early influences and a consistent drive for artistic evolution.
4.1. Musical genres
Coulter's music has encompassed a wide array of genres, including R&B, pop, electro, rock, and dance. Guy Blackman of The Age noted that Coulter's self-titled debut album, Ricki-Lee (2005), was an "infectious collection of R&B-tinged pop tunes that takes a step beyond the usual Idol fodder." Matthew Chisling of Allmusic also observed that the album incorporated elements of rock and drew comparisons to artists such as S Club 7 and Nicole Scherzinger.
Her second album, Brand New Day (2007), features upbeat dance songs, with elements of disco, reggae, 1940s swing music, 1970s jazz pop, and Motown. The Sydney Morning Herald's Bernard Zuel musically compared her single "Can't Touch It" (2007) to American recording artist Christina Aguilera. The lyrics for the album's third single, "Can't Sing a Different Song," were described as "kind of bragging" about the happiness she shared with her then-husband, Jamie Babbington. In 2009, Coulter's singles "Don't Miss You" and "Hear No, See No, Speak No" showcased a new electropop and rock sound. Coulter confirmed that "Don't Miss You" was about the end of her relationship with Babbington, stating it was her first breakup and she couldn't deny it. Beyond performing, Coulter has significantly contributed to her own material, co-writing four songs on her debut album, ten on her second, and twelve on her third.
4.2. Musical influences
Ricki-Lee Coulter has stated that she grew up listening to artists such as Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, citing Houston as a particular influence. She also names Michael Jackson and Beyoncé as key inspirations. In an interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, Coulter expressed her admiration for Beyoncé, stating, "[Beyoncé is] so driven, she pushes herself to the limits and she's achieved so much but she's always looking for what that next thing is and how she can improve from what she's done in the past. She's really setting the benchmark for female artists and I think she kind of is the Michael Jackson of this generation." Critics have drawn comparisons between Coulter's songs "Do It Like That" (2012) and its accompanying music video, as well as "Giddyup" (2014), and Beyoncé's work. Coulter has also expressed admiration for other prominent female artists, including Madonna, Pink, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry.
5. Other ventures
Beyond her successful music career, Ricki-Lee Coulter has diversified her professional activities into television, radio, brand endorsements, and significant philanthropic work.
5.1. Television
Ricki-Lee Coulter appeared as a contestant on the Australian reality television show Celebrity Circus in May 2005, alongside eight other celebrities. The show involved training contestants as circus performers. In February 2008, she served as a mentor on the third season of the celebrity singing competition, It Takes Two, where she was partnered with professional golfer and tennis player Scott Draper. Coulter and Draper were the third duo to be eliminated from the competition on 4 March. Later that year, she returned to Australian Idol as a host and reporter, working alongside James Mathison and Andrew Günsberg. Coulter co-hosted the show for two seasons, earning a nomination at the 2009 Logie Awards for 'Most Popular New Female Talent'.
In 2012, Coulter became a mentor for the first season of The Voice Australia, collaborating with coach Seal to prepare the contestants in his team for the show's battle rounds. In 2014, Coulter participated as a contestant on the fourteenth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia, partnered with professional dancer Jarryd Byrne. She reached the grand finale, ultimately placing third in the competition. Coulter hosted the television program Life Changing Adventures, which premiered on 7Two on 11 June 2017. Filmed in New Zealand's South Island in April 2015, the show featured nine ordinary Australians undertaking challenges to raise money and awareness for the CanDo4Kids charity.
In 2019, Coulter became the host of the ninth season of Australia's Got Talent, a role she reprised for the tenth season in 2022. In 2022, it was announced that Coulter would join the Seven Network reboot of Australian Idol as a co-host alongside Scott Tweedie, marking her return to the show after a thirteen-year hiatus.
5.2. Radio
Ricki-Lee Coulter made her debut as a radio presenter in January 2008, joining Brisbane's B105 FM breakfast team alongside Labrat, Stav, and Camilla. In the same year, she co-hosted Melbourne's Fox FM summer breakfast show with Mike Goldman and Brian McFadden. In 2010, Coulter became a full-time radio presenter for Sydney's Nova 96.9 breakfast show, working with Merrick Watts and Scott Dooley. She co-hosted the show for that year only, but received two award nominations: 'Best Newcomer on Air - Metropolitan' at the 2010 Australian Commercial Radio Awards, and 'Radio Host' at the 2010 Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Women of the Year Awards.
In October 2022, Coulter began filling in for Kate Ritchie on Nova's national drive radio show Kate, Tim & Joel. In March 2023, Nova announced that she would permanently join the show as a co-host, replacing Kate Ritchie who moved to Fitzy & Wippa. She joined remaining hosts Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey. The show was subsequently renamed Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel upon her permanent addition to the team.
5.3. Endorsements
In 2008, Ricki-Lee Coulter became the ambassador for the Australian shapewear clothing line Hold Me Tight, serving as the face and body of their promotional campaigns. The Hold Me Tight collection was exclusively launched at Big W stores across Australia and The Warehouse branches in New Zealand. In May 2012, she became the face of the 2012 Woolworths Supermarkets Earn & Learn program, an initiative aimed at providing "millions of dollars worth of educational resources" to primary and secondary schools in Australia. She appeared in a television commercial for the program, featuring students from Darcy Road Primary School in Wentworthville, New South Wales. Later that month, it was announced that Coulter was the new Australian face for the international cosmetics brand CoverGirl, succeeding model Jennifer Hawkins, who had represented the brand since 2006.
In 2013, Coulter collaborated with Cotton on Body to launch her own range of dancewear and intimates called Ricki-Lee Army. The collection included sequin-printed tanks, all-over sequin hoodie jackets, mesh long-sleeve tops, and printed knickers. It became available for online purchase from 22 August 2013 and in-stores from 26 August 2013.
5.4. Philanthropy
Ricki-Lee Coulter has demonstrated a strong commitment to various charitable causes. In 2007, 2008, and again in 2015, she served as an ambassador for McHappy Day, an annual fundraising event organized by McDonald's to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. This initiative provides essential programs and services to seriously ill children and their families. In 2008, Coulter became the face of Jeans for Genes Day in Australia, a charity fundraising event organized by the Children's Medical Research Institute to fund research into childhood genetic diseases. She had supported this charity since her high school years. For the campaign, she successfully raised 100.00 K AUD, which included profits generated from her nude photo shoot with Cleo magazine.
Alongside recording artist Marcia Hines, Coulter became a spokeswoman for the annual Australian red ribbon appeal in November 2011, working to raise money in the fight against HIV and AIDS and to support individuals living with HIV. A month later, on 19 December 2011, she performed at the Pitt Street Mall in Sydney as part of the Optus Celebrity Carols initiative, which aimed to raise money for The Smith Family, a charity dedicated to assisting disadvantaged children and their families.
6. Personal life
Ricki-Lee Coulter's personal life has involved significant relationships and public stances on social issues, reflecting her resilience and engagement with broader community discussions.
6.1. Marriage and relationships
At the age of 15, Ricki-Lee Coulter met Jamie Babbington, a 23-year-old builder from the Gold Coast. They began dating seriously about a year later. Coulter and Babbington married at a private ceremony in Canungra, Queensland, on 7 September 2007. Following their marriage, Coulter adopted her husband's last name, becoming Ricki-Lee Babbington. The couple spent their five-week honeymoon in the Maldives. However, on 18 October 2008, Coulter's publicist issued a statement announcing their separation, citing "distance and time apart" as the reason. Three years after the marriage ended, Coulter revealed in an interview with the Herald Sun's Jonathan Moran that she had experienced depression during her relationship with Babbington. She stated, "I was living my dream but behind closed doors my personal life was a mess. [...] I felt alone, I bottled it all up and it made things worse. I wanted to give up everything. I wouldn't leave the house for days at a time. I'd sit in the house all day and do nothing."
In September 2009, Coulter began dating her manager, Richard Harrison, and their relationship became public in August 2010. Before meeting Harrison, Coulter was recognized as a role model for curvy women and publicly expressed pride in being a size 14. She has since lost over 66 lb (30 kg), transforming her size to an 8. The couple announced their engagement in the 7 January 2013 issue of New Idea magazine. After a two-year engagement, Coulter and Harrison married at the Château Bouffémont in Paris, France, on 5 August 2015. Coulter appeared on the cover of the 17 August 2015 issue of New Idea in her wedding dress.
7. Discography
- Ricki-Lee (2005)
- Brand New Day (2007)
- Fear & Freedom (2012)
- Dance in the Rain (2014)
- On My Own (2024)
8. Tours
- Headlining
- The Brand New Day Tour (2008)
- Fear & Freedom Tour (2012)
- Ricki-Lee: Live in Concert Tour (2019)
- Co-headlining
- Young Divas Tour with Paulini, Emily Williams and Kate DeAraugo (2006)
- Supporting act
- Hilary Duff's Dignity Tour: Australian leg (2008)
- Backstreet Boys' This Is Us Tour: Australian leg (2010)
- Jason Derulo's Tattoos World Tour: Australian leg (2014)
- Take That's This Life on Tour: Australian leg (2024)
9. Awards and nominations
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! Year
! Type
! Recipient
! Award
! Result
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2006
| rowspan="3"| Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards
| Ricki-Lee Coulter
| Fave Australian Artist
| -
|-
| Young Divas
| Fave Group
| -
|-
| "This Time I Know It's for Real" with Young Divas
| Fave Song
| -
|-
| Urban Music Awards (Australia and New Zealand)
| Ricki-Lee
| Best R&B Album
| -
|-
| rowspan="2"|2007
| Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards
| Ricki-Lee Coulter
| Fave Female Singer
| -
|-
| AIR Awards
| "Can't Touch It"
| Best Performing Independent Single/EP
| -
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2008
| rowspan="2"|AIR Awards
| "Can't Sing a Different Song"
| Best Independent Single/EP
| -
|-
|Ricki-Lee Coulter
|Best Independent Artist
| -
|-
| rowspan="2"| Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards
| rowspan="3"| Ricki-Lee Coulter
| Fave Aussie
| -
|-
| Fave Singer
| -
|-
| 2009
| Logie Awards
| Most Popular New Female Talent
| -
|-
| rowspan="3"|2010
| MusicOz Awards
| "Don't Miss You"
| Best Video
| -
|-
| Australian Commercial Radio Awards
| rowspan="2"| Ricki-Lee Coulter
| Best Newcomer on Air (Metropolitan)
| -
|-
| Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Women of the Year Awards
| Radio Host
| -
|-
| rowspan="2"|2011
| rowspan="2"|Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards
| "Raining Diamonds"
| Single of 2011
| -
|-
| rowspan="2"| Ricki-Lee Coulter
| Australian Female Artist
| -
|-
| rowspan="4"|2012
| Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Women of the Year Awards
| Singer of the Year
| -
|-
| ARIA Music Awards
| "Do It Like That"
| Song of the Year
| -
|-
| Channel [V]] Awards
| rowspan="3"| Ricki-Lee Coulter
| [V] Oz Artist of the Year
| -
|-
| Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards
| Favourite Australian Female Artist
| -
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2013
| Channel [V] Awards
| [V] Oz Artist of the Year
| -
|-
| Poprepublic.tv Awards
| "Come & Get in Trouble with Me"
| Favourite Single of 2013
| -
|}