Fast Track to Stardom

WHEN country starlets KATE BALLANTYNE, LYN BOWTELL and KAREN O'SHEA teamed up to form a musical trio late last year, they had no idea how far the venture would take them. Less than six months after the formation of BELLA (formerly ANAM CARA ), the girls picked up the coveted GOLDEN GUITAR ...

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Bella Can't Resist Force Of Gravity

AFTER winning over country music fans around the country, Newcastle trio Bella will make a special homecoming next month to showcase their stunning debut album Gravity. It will be the first time in 12 months Bella has performed in Newcastle due to its hectic tour schedule. There is no doubt the ...

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Harmony And Gravity For A Home Crowd

THE three-part harmonies of Bella have attracted plenty of attention lately. Comprising the talent of Lyn Bowtell, Kate Ballantyne and Karen O'Shea, Bella was named best group for the second consecutive year at the CMAA Awards in January. After a 12-month stint away from Newcastle stages, ...

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Bella Have That Ring Of Confidence

IT will act as a bit of a homecoming for the girls from Bella when the trio performs at Hexham Bowling Club on Saturday night. Bella arrive fresh from a whirlwind tour of Italy that took them on a short acoustic journey through the Veneto region, playing clubs and theatres. The trio hopes to use ...

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Bella Offers Triple Treat

AWARD-winning vocal trio Bella will perform before a home crowd at The Brewery on Sunday before heading to Tamworth to take part in this year's Country Music Festival. Bella has been nominated in the Best Vocal Group category for the third consecutive year at the 34th CMAA Country Music ...

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