Ground-level storytelling has always shone through in Adam Brand’s work. The Perth-born singer-songwriter’s 1998 debut single, “Last Man Standing,” describes someone who refuses to abandon his rustic hometown when everyone else has. His self-titled debut album made him a fixture in the Australian country scene—an honor that’s held strong in the decades since—and Brand has continued to sound like he’s singing from personal experience. On 2002’s “New England Highway,” he recounts traversing that north-south route between Queensland and New South Wales, picking up some Golden Guitar awards in Tamworth along the way. Even after finding wider fame on Dancing with the Stars and touring North America with Taylor Swift, Brand remained remarkably down to earth: 2018’s “Milestones” sees him celebrate 20 years of releasing albums and promise to keep growing as a person. Similarly, 2024’s “Gettin’ There” sees him take stock over surprising programmed beats, and 2025’s “Few Good Years Left Yet” taps Queensland singer Brooke Supple for a rocking reminder to appreciate every moment of life—no matter how long you might have behind or in front of you.