Australian country great Kasey Chambers is back with Backbone, an album that pulls no punches and lays bare the journey she’s been on - the good, the bad, and everything in between. Self-produced and deeply personal, Backbone is Chambers at her most real and reflective. As she puts it, “Good and bad, this album is who I am.” It’s not just a new record, it’s like a memoir set to music, a journey that tracks her highs, her lows, and everything that has made her the artist she is today. For Backbone, Chambers assembled her trusted core of musicians, including her father and guitarist Bill Chambers, longtime bassist Jeff McCormack, and guitarist Brandon Dodd. But she shook things up with two new additions: Sam Teskey of the Teskey Brothers, whose soulful guitar riffs add depth, and American drummer Brady Blade, known for his work with Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle. The lineup gives Backbone an edge and diversity that showcases Chambers’ willingness to take risks.

Each track on Backbone is infused with Chambers' distinctive voice and introspective lyricism. This time, she’s fully embraced her life story, coming up with songs that explore themes of fighting the good fight, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. The album kicks off with a commanding presence, immediately taking listeners through the rugged emotional terrain Chambers has navigated. Her storytelling here is as candid and cutting as ever, blending her trademark authenticity with a fresh take musically that touches on rock, blues, and traditional country.

This album release pairs with the launch of Chambers’ new book, Just Don’t Be A Dickhead And Other Profound Things I’ve Learned, a collection of stories and lessons drawn from her own life, from her childhood in the Australian outback to the heights of her music career. Chambers describes it as a mix of humorous, heartfelt, and sometimes humbling moments that have shaped her. It’s a philosophy she’s tried to live by: staying grounded, honest, and learning from life’s curveballs, whether they’re hits or misses.

With over 25 years in the industry, multiple ARIA Awards, and a place in the ARIA Hall of Fame, Kasey Chambers’ career has been truly remarkable. Yet in Backbone, she reaches new heights of self-disclosure, blending her trademark gritty charm with the kind of wisdom that only comes from a life fully lived. It’s the work of a songwriter who has never shied away from confronting her past, embracing her present, and sharing it all with her fans.