About Rebecca Richards
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“Her music is full of grit and grace" - UK Country Music Radio
"you can tell she is a songwriter and a poet" Bronwen Lewis, The Country Show, BBC Radio Wales
Rebecca is a country singer-songwriter from Pontypool, South Wales, whose musical identity is deeply rooted in the valleys where, as she says, “music was everywhere.” She began playing instruments at seven, sang with her family, performed regularly at school, played in orchestras and later joined local rock bands. Growing up surrounded by her dad’s country music records sparked a lifelong love of storytelling and the rich diversity of country music.
Rebecca’s professional music journey began in 2021 when she joined Talent is Timeless, an online songwriting community for over-50s. After winning several of its monthly songwriting competitions, she “accidentally” signed up to release her debut single, Unluckiest of Hearts, in 2022. Launched at The Camden Club in London, it marked the beginning of a remarkable new chapter.
Since then, Rebecca has released an EP and several singles, earning worldwide radio play and performing at venues and festivals across South Wales and beyond, increasingly alongside her band, The Wildflowers.
In 2025, Rebecca won the Love Live Music Awards Country/Folk category and achieved BBC Radio Wales A-list status with her track Amber. Later that year came an extraordinary surprise: she was selected to feature in the Talent is Timeless TV series and flown to Nashville, where she recorded the series theme at the legendary Ocean Way Studios, co-wrote with Jenn Bostic and performed at Nashville venues.
In March 2026, Rebecca released Never Too Late, written by Jeff Cohen and Saskia Griffiths-Moore and recorded in Nashville. The track subsequently gained BBC Radio Wales A-list status. In June, she was honoured with the Love Live Music Awards Local Legend Award, recognising her contribution to the local music scene.
Rebecca’s philosophy is simple: “I just say yes to everything and see where it leads me.” Her journey is a testament to the power of taking a chance, embracing unexpected opportunities and following your passion.
For Rebecca, though, it always comes back to the music — and the connection with an audience.
As a woman beginning her professional music career in her fifth decade, Rebecca is living proof that it’s never too late to live your dream.
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