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Kasey Chambers Does Children's Album, and Book!

Being a mum of two seems to have rubbed off on Kasey Chambers. Her next project is an album of children’s songs with her dad Bill Chambers.

The pair will record under the cute moniker of Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill and the Little Hillbillies. Kasey’s hubby Shane Nicholson and brother Nash Chambers will also appear on the disc.

The CD marks the songwriting debut of Kasey’s son Talon, who has penned the track “Two Houses” at the tender age of seven.

Kasey will also release her first children’s book, called Little Kasey and the Lost Music to coincide with the CD. It will feature a bonus CD of the track “The Lost Music Blues,” and an audio reading of the book so little ones can follow along.

“Writing this book has been a dream of mine since my first son was born 7 years ago. The idea of the story and characters started back then and have grown a little each passing year,” Kasey said in a statement.

“The main character (Little Kasey) is based on myself when I was 8 years old growing up in the outback of Australia. My two best friends in the story are ‘Froggles’, based on and named by my seven-year old son Talon, and ‘Worm’ who is based on my real life best friend, roadie and lighting technician, “Worm”. His wife, (in real life of course!) Bernadette, is also one of my closest friends and a great teacher. She helped me write and bring this idea to life. Having this book finally illustrated and published is a dream come true and one of the proudest moments of my life.”

Both the book and CD will be released on October 30 through Liberation.

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Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson Big Winners in Tamworth

Husband and wife team Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson confirmed they are the golden couple of country music, bagging five awards at last nights Golden Guitars in Tamworth.

The couple told The Sunday Telegraph the success was unexpected as they didn’t even expect their album Rattlin’ Bones to be released!

“When we started, it was more about testing this relationship and seeing if we could be creative together,” Kasey explained. “It was just a challenge that we’ve fulfilled which makes this really nice.”

“We had no plan for this record at all other than writing it and recording it and be happy with it,” Shane added. “Without even talking about it, we thought it would be released and fly under the radar and move on and do something else.”

Adam Brand was named male artist of the year, while international success Catherine Britt was named best female artist.

Here’s the full list of the winners!

APRA Song of the Year
“Rattlin’ Bones” – written and recorded by Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson

Vocal Collaboration of the Year
“Still Here” – Melinda Schneider & Paul Kelly

Bush Ballad of the Year
“Australia Is Another Word For Free” – written by John Williamson, recorded by John Williamson, Warren H Williams and Amos Morris

Video Clip of the Year
“Rattlin’ Bones” – Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson, directed by Helen Clemens

Single of the Year
“Rattlin’ Bones” – Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson

Fender Instrumental of the Year
“Left Hand Drive” – Davidson Brothers

Group or Duo of the Year
“Finally Over Blue” – The McClymonts

Heritage Song of the Year
“Too Dark For The Light Horse” – written by Darren Coggan & Ken McBeath, recorded by Darren Coggan

Top Selling Album of the Year
Rattlin’ Bones – Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson

Gibson New Talent of the Year
“The Reckless Side Of Me” – Talia Wittmann

Female Artist of the Year
“What I Did Last Night” – Catherine Britt

Male Artist of the Year
“Get On Down The Road” – Adam Brand

Album of the Year
Rattlin’ Bones – Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson, produced by Nash Chambers & Shane Nicholson

CMC Oz Artist of the Year
Adam Brand

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Kasey and Shane Announce Local Tour

Husband and wife duo Shane Nicholson and Kasey Chambers have a red hot hit on their hands with the album Rattlin’ Bones. Now they’re taking it on the road with some very special theatre shows.

The concerts will include songs from their album, as well as hits from Kasey’s impressive back catalogue. Fans are in for a real treat with a special acoustic bracket planned for these intimate shows.

Tickets go on sale on June 10 from the usual outlets. Here are the dates!

13 August 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
14 August 2008 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
15 August 2008 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
16 August 2008 – State Theatre, Sydney
17 August 2008 – Concert Hall @ QPAC, Brisbane

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Kasey and Shane’s Number One Debut

Country music darling Kasey Chambers and her hubby Shane Nicholson have debuted at number one with their new album, Rattlin’ Bones. It was a clear winner with Aussie audiences, outselling Mariah Carey’s E=MC2 by around 1700 units.

The album is the first collaboration for the husband and wife team, but judging by its success it might not be the last!

The Presets’ Apocalypso slipped a little, but number three is certainly nothing to sneeze at. Cog’s Sharing Space is also continuing to sell well. It’s at number six.

Australia’s still sweet on Gabriella Cilmi. Her massive debut single “Sweet About Me” has held on to the number two possie.

The Getup Mob have exploded onto the charts with their inspirational version of “From Little Things Big Things Grow.” It’s sitting pretty at number four.

And we still can’t get enough of Faker’s “This Heart Attack.” It’s hanging on to tenth position on the ARIA charts.

Here’s all the chart action!

Australian Top 10 Albums

  1. Rattlin’ Bones – Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
  2. E=MC2 – Mariah Carey
  3. Apocalypso – The Presets
  4. Watershed – k.d. lang
  5. Set in Stone – Brian McFadden
  6. Sharing Space – Cog
  7. Step Up 2: The Streets – Soundtrack
  8. Exile on Mainstream – Matchbox Twenty
  9. The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies – Andre Rieu
  10. Exclusive – Chris Brown

Australian Top 10 Singles

  1. “4 Minutes” – Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake
  2. “Sweet About Me” – Gabriella Cilmi
  3. “Low” – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
  4. “From Little Things Big Things Grow” – The Getup Mob
  5. “Bubbly” – Colbie Caillat
  6. “Work” – Kelly Rowland
  7. “With You” – Chris Brown
  8. “Dream Catch Me” – Newton Faulkner
  9. “Tattoo” – Jordin Sparks
  10. “This Heart Attack” – Faker

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