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Aussie Music Icon Paul Kelly Scores 4 No. 1 Albums in 5 Years
14 Nov
Summary
- Paul Kelly, 70, is a cherished Australian singer-songwriter with 16 ARIA Awards
- His recent albums have topped the charts, including Life Is Fine, Nature, and more
- Canberra band Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers makes a top 10 debut with new album
As of November 14th, 2025, Australian music icon Paul Kelly, 70, remains one of the country's most celebrated singer-songwriters. Over the past 5 years, Kelly has achieved an impressive feat, securing 4 No. 1 albums on the ARIA charts. His recent chart-topping releases include Life Is Fine (2017), Nature (2018), Songs From The South: 1985-2019 (2019), and Paul Kelly's Christmas Train (2022).
In addition to Kelly's continued success, the article also highlights the breakthrough of homegrown pop-punk band Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. Hailing from Canberra, the four-piece act made a glorious top 10 debut with their second studio album GLORY. The band previously won the prestigious Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist award at the 2024 ARIA Awards and cracked the top 10 with their 2023 release I Love You.
The news also features the impressive debut of Spanish superstar Rosalia, who made her first appearance in the Australian top 50 with her album Lux, entering at No. 15. Lux has already become a global hit, accumulating 42.1 million streams in its first 24 hours, the biggest tally ever for a female, Spanish-speaking artist.
