QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA – Acclaimed Australian country music artist and songwriter Norma O’Hara Murphy has announced the forthcoming release of Freedom Road, her fourteenth studio album and the latest chapter in a recording career grounded in Australian stories, country life and lived experience.
The new album is now available to pre-order, with physical CDs priced at $29.95 and digital downloads available for $16.95. Its arrival marks a significant milestone for an artist whose music has long reflected the people, landscapes and traditions of regional Australia.
Freedom Road was recorded at LUSH Studios on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and mixed by Norma’s longtime engineer, Russ “Rusty” Pilling. Their established creative partnership brings continuity to the project while allowing the new collection to stand confidently within Norma’s extensive catalogue.
The album will be launched live at the Bony Mountain Festival this September, bringing the music to an event with deep personal and artistic significance for Norma. The festival has become a cherished gathering for country, folk and heritage music fans, offering audiences a close connection with performers and the stories behind their songs.
Tennessee Waltz Leads the New Release
The first single from the album, Tennessee Waltz, is out now, giving listeners an early taste of the warmth and musical character found across Freedom Road. Norma’s interpretation carries the honesty and familiarity that have defined her work over many years, blending traditional country influences with a deeply personal performance style.
The release arrives as interest in authentic, story-led country music continues to connect generations of listeners. Rather than chasing passing trends, Norma has built her career through songs that speak directly to everyday experiences, rural communities, Australian history and the people who have shaped life beyond the cities.
That approach remains central to Freedom Road. The album title captures a sense of movement, independence and reflection, while also signalling another step forward in a career that has crossed recording studios, festival stages, touring routes and country communities throughout Australia.
A New Chapter in an Enduring Career
Over the course of fourteen studio albums, Norma has developed a body of work spanning country, folk, bush ballads, Celtic influences and songs inspired by Australia’s pioneering heritage. Her catalogue includes music centred on horses, rodeo culture, family, the land and memorable characters encountered throughout her life.
Her songwriting has also earned recognition within Australian country music, while her recordings and live appearances have established a loyal audience that values genuine storytelling and a strong connection to the country.
The launch of Freedom Road at Bony Mountain will bring those elements together. It will offer listeners the opportunity to experience the new material in a setting closely linked to Norma’s life, music and commitment to keeping Australian country traditions alive.
Pre-orders for Freedom Road are now open. The CD edition is available for $29.95, while the digital download is priced at $16.95. The single Tennessee Waltz is available now.
About Norma O’Hara Murphy
Norma O’Hara Murphy is an Australian country music recording artist, songwriter, writer and producer known for songs inspired by rural life, Australian history, horses, family and the natural environment. Her extensive catalogue spans country, folk, bush ballads and Celtic-influenced music.
Beyond her recording career, Norma is closely involved with the Bony Mountain Festival and remains passionate about landcare, heritage and regional communities. Freedom Road is her fourteenth studio album.
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