Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson have topped off a massive 2008, with their sensational album Rattlin' Bones (Liberation/Essence) securing Platinum …
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson's sensational Platinu selling album Rattlin' Bones, debuted at #1 on the ARIA Album charts & immediately became a favourite with the music critics;
" Rattlin' Bones is simply the best album of her and Nicholson's careers and a roots album of global significance ...Sublime." The Australian
"...this musical coupling is bottled lightning. The first inescapable revelation of their debut collaborative effort is how entrancing their voices are together..." Daily Telegraph, Sydney
"Some might have pondered if Chambers teaming with Nicholson in the studio was wise. Rattlin' Bones blows any such doubts away." Courier Mail, Brisbane
"Rattlin' Bones could yet prove to be the year's best album...an essential in your CD collection." Sunday Herald Sun, Melbourne
Kasey and Shane also blitzed their way across the USA, appearing on the Conan O'Brien show and hitting #1 on the Americana radio airplay chart. As with Australia, Rattlin' Bones was showered with rave reviews;
"That tight collaboration makes 'Bones' so much more captivating than just an album of duets. From the stunning harmonies ... Chambers and Nicholson sound so good together." The Washington Post
"There's plenty to enjoy - 'One More Year' and 'Adeline' are particularly gorgeous tearjerkers, and 'Jackson Hole' provides much-needed snarl..." Time Out New York
In October Kasey and Shane scored the ARIA Award for Best Country Album and were tipped as the hot favourites for the 2009 CMAA Golden Guitar Country Awards with an impressive 5 nominations for Album Of The Year, APRA Song Of The Year, Group or Duo Of The Year, Single Of The Year, and Video Clip Of The Year. The 37th CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia will be held at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Convention Centre (TRECC) on Saturday, January 24, 2009.