ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

The host of ABC radio's Saturday Night Country, Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role.

Officially wrapping at the end of February, Cole has been a mainstay of ABC Country since she joined the show in 2021.

Connecting with both audiences and artists through her wit, warmth and taste, she has interviewed some of the biggest names in country during her time on the show, with recent highlights including Shania Twain and Chris Stapleton. She's also been a passionate advocate for Australian artists, championing emerging local talent over the past five years.

With her portable studio setup, she’s introduced hundreds of artists while on the road and backstage at festivals and gigs.

"After 5 years of loving every minute of hosting Saturday Night Country, I feel it’s time to make room for a new voice. I have enjoyed presenting the program during the great country music boom and I am musically richer for all the artists I have discovered and immersed myself in during my time at ABC Country," she said.

"I’ll miss sharing new gems and old favourites with our treasured listeners and, of course, the great yarns I had with Country superstars across the globe. I am so grateful for my time at ABC and Saturday Night Country and the fabulous team I've worked with."

Cole's final show will be February 28th. Her replacement will be announced shortly. Saturday Night Country airs 9pm–12am (AEDT) every Saturday on ABC Country, ABC Local Radio around the country and on ABC listen.