The new album by Sydney-based Irish singer Damien Leith – Now And Then – has debuted at No 12 on the Australian charts.

The Kildare-man now embarks on a promotional tour that will take him around Australia and to the US and Ireland.

He has also revealed plans to tour nationally around Australia, starting in September.

This is his first release since the Roy: A Tribute To Roy Orbison’ climbed the ARIA album charts to #2 last year and went on to achieve platinum sales.

On top of this Damien went on a national theatre sell-out Roy tour, was a finalist on Dancing With The Stars and hosted his own TV program.

The new album will consist of original songs and covers from each of the famed Travelling Wilburys, including Roy Orbison.

Watch out for a full interview with Damien in the May 9 print edition of the Irish Echo.