News · 3 August 2026

Fanny Lumsden Announces New Album 'Traditions'

The album includes the singles 'Difficult Woman' and 'Mother's Eye'.

Fanny Lumsden - photo supplied

Australian country music star Fanny Lumsden has announced the release of her fifth studio album, Traditions, out Friday 30 October.

The 11-track LP from the revered singer-songwriter features the previously released single 'Difficult Woman', Paul Kelly collaboration 'By The River' and new track 'Mother's Eye', which Lumsden describes as "a love letter to myself ultimately that, you’re going to question everything and your age but, in the end, when you look in the mirror it’s your mother’s eyes looking back and that can be enough."

Produced by Steven Schram (Crowded House, The Cat Empire, Paul Kelly), Lumsden recorded Traditions live in the studio over nine days alongside her band, The Daddies (AKA the Prawn Stars). This was the first time Lumsden has recorded songs in a single take, an experience she was unsure about but ultimately enjoyed.

"Tracking everything live was initially a daunting concept for me however, Stephen was really great and helped me to trust the process and stop underestimating what we were doing," she explained.

Speaking about the intensely personal theme of the album, Fanny explains, "As I've got older, I've begun to realise the value and meaning that can come from traditions; however, what I'm still learning is how to balance the ideas of who I am with those traditions and that they are all allowed to change as we go.

"I loved that traditions bring up so much discussion for people. Traditions and families are messy. I can value the traditions of my family whilst also understanding that they were borne of a flawed system. There is more to traditions than being steadfast; I think I’m discovering the movement and change they need to survive.

"I am here now, trying to marry my autonomy and ambitions with my farming family's traditions. Perhaps belonging is found when traditions are alive, in traditions that grow - and maybe some need to be just left behind to move forward."

Lumsden, who is a two-time ARIA Award, 10-time CMAA Golden Guitar Award and three-time AIR Award winner, had confirmed a special album launch show on Saturday 31 October at the Riverina town of Tooma, along with an East Coast tour. More details can be found at fannylumsden.net.

Fresh from touring the UK and finishing up her intimate Australian Only Fans: Story Club Tour, Lumsden is excited for the release of her new album and upcoming shows as she continues to cement herself as an Aussie music superstar.

Traditions by Fanny Lumsden is out Friday 30 October. Pre-order here. Catch Fanny Lumsden touring the country this November. Ticketing information is available via fannylumsden.net.