Kasey Chambers doesn't look like this anymore! Fans shocked by Aussie star's new appearance
The Australian country singer, 48, shared a clip to Instagram on Friday in which she enthusiastically promoted her upcoming concerts.
The South Australian-born singer spoke to fans at a campsite in Shepparton, Victoria and boasted a striking new appearance.
Kasey has ditched her elegantly styled brunette locks, radiant makeup-enhanced complexion and designer outfits.
She now rocks a more down-to-earth look in which her hair was worn in dreadlocks, she boasted no makeup, and wore several nose rings and a matching one on her lip and a plain black jumper.
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Her humble appearance was world's away from the glamorous country singer she has previously presented as and a cosy campfire was lit in the background, completing the laid-back vibe.
However, Kasey still had her same trademark cheeky grin.
'Hey everybody! Camped outside of Shepparton, where we are playing on the first bit of our Victoria run,' she told fans.
'We're also doing Bendigo, Frankston, Sale and two Melbourne shows.'
Many of Kasey's followers took to the comment section to gush over her new appearance.
'Love your face,' wrote fellow Aussie country singer Lyn Bowtell.
Meanwhile, The Veronicas singer Jessica Origliasso shared a love heart emoji.
In October, Kasey revealed her bizarre living arrangement with her much guitarist partner Brandon Dodd, 29, one week after winning a lifetime achievement award.
She now rocks a more down-to-earth look in which her hair was worn in dreadlocks, she boasted no makeup, wore several nose rings and a matching one on her lip and a plain black jumper
The 48-year-old Not Pretty Enough hitmaker was 'honoured' to receive the coveted award at Australian Women In Music Awards 2024.
The Australian musician revealed taking off to live in a caravan for 'the rest of the month'.
Taking to Instagram, Kasey revealed she was looking forward to being back on the road after a busy week promoting the release of her new album Backbone and memoir Just Don't Be a D***head.
The singer will be living in a camper while promoting her book across Australia, kicking off a string of talks on Tuesday, October 8 in Melbourne before heading to Geelong.
Kasey and her partner Brandon, who is 19 years younger, have known each other for several years. The guitarist has performed alongside her for nine years.
Speaking of their relationship, the singer noted in her book that their 19-year age gap doesn't bother her.
'Despite our age gap leaning the other way, Brando was generally way more mature than me most of the time,' she wrote.
Kasey has three children, eldest son Talon, 22, who she shares with ex Cori Hopper, plus son Arlo, 17, and daughter Poet, 12, with ex-husband and fellow country musician Shane Nicholson.
Kasey is no stranger to living a dysfunctional lifestyle while on the road — in 2015, she enjoyed some cosy accommodation in Byron Bay during the Bluesfest, staying in one apartment with several people including her then-boyfriend Harry Hookey and her ex-boyfriend Cori Hopper.
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