ARIA Hall – of – Famer and revered multi – platinum singer songwriter Kasey Chambers has unveiled an exciting suite of forthcoming new material – kicking off with the announcement of her book Just Don’t Be A D**khead (Hardie Grant Books), the material informing and inspiring her new album Backbone.

Kasey said today, “I’ve just finished writing a book! I am beyond excited to be releasing it along with a brand – new album.

“The book is a collection of stories and experiences from my life that I’ve learnt from over the years. Some from humorous, embarrassing moments, some from deep, heartfelt memories that taught me unlikely things to consistently draw on along the way.”

Published nationally on 1 October in paperback, ebook and audiobook Just Don’t Be a D**khead …. And other profound things I’ve learntis Kasey at her most heartfelt and honest. From her childhood in the Australian outback to the heights of her international success as a singer songwriter, Kasey has trusted her gut, stuck to her values and learned some hard truths, always while trying to live by the best advice she’s ever received: just don’t be a d**khead.

“I am so keen (and a little bit scared) to share these two real and honest representations of my creative soul, along with the inspiration I’ve found in unexpected places throughout my unique life.”

With a foreword from Keith Urban the book has received early praise.