Michaela Cook
Musical artist
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Michaela Cook (born 26 June 1995), also known by her stage name Micks, is an Australian country-pop singer-songwriter, television presenter, and host.[1] She has achieved chart success on both the Australian and United States official music charts,[2] produced award-winning music videos, and garnered international radio airplay.[2]
Michaela Cook | |
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| Also known as | Micks |
| Born | June 26, 1995 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Origin | Brisbane, Australia |
| Genres | Country-pop |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Spouse | Jake Moyle (married 2023-present) |
| Website | www |
Cook has made notable appearances on Australian television programs including The Great Day Out on Channel 7 and Toasted TV on Network 10.[3]
Career
Cook began recording and releasing original music in July 2014 with her iTunes topping[4] single Have Faith.[5] Described by Australian media as "Australia's answer to Taylor Swift," she produced nine country-pop singles, accompanied by six music videos.[2][6]
In October 2015, Cook, along with her sister, founded the record label KMC Records. This record label subsequently released Cook's entire music catalogue.[2] She made her debut on United States country radio with original singles New Life and Chasing Forever in 2016.[2]
In 2017, She released the single Everything Will Be Alright in collaboration with Tourism and Events Queensland, who sponsored the music video for the song.[7] The video was filmed in the Whitsundays region as part of a marketing strategy to promote the area's recovery following ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie.[2] In 2018, the music video for Everything Will Be Alright won the 'Best Video' award at the Tamworth Country Music Festival People's Choice Awards.[2][3]
In April 2020, Cook released the single, Taking Back My Crown, accompanied by a music video created in collaboration with Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Gasoline Alley. During the COVID-19 pandemic, She recorded a follow-up single Let's Go Now, which was released in 2021.[5]
Cook was named as a finalist in the Entertainers category for the Gold Coast Woman of the Year award, recognising her contributions and achievements in the entertainment industry In 2022.[8][9][10] She was also recognized as one of the top female influencers by "The Oz's Influencer Index" the same year.[11]
In December 2023, She was listed among Brisbane's Top 25 Influential and Successful Females by the Courier Mail.[12]
She has served as an ambassador for RSPCA Queensland since 2015.[13] Cook made her Australian National television debut on Channel 7's former TV show, The Great Day Out.[3] She also appeared on Network 10's Toasted TV.
Personal
Cook was born in Cape Town, South Africa, but her family immigrated to Brisbane, Australia when she was two years old.[5] She graduated from the University of Queensland in 2017 with a Bachelor of Communications degree.[1]
In October 2023, Cook married Jake Moyle in Brisbane.[1] The couple had become engaged in 2022.[1] Tragically, Cook's father died two weeks before the scheduled wedding date. In a poignant gesture, Cook and Moyle held a private ceremony by her father's ICU bedside and later conducted a vow renewal service on the intended wedding date.[14]