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- Pebe Sebert’s solo album arrives in December — key details
- Singles that led the way: what listeners have already heard
- How Kesha celebrated her mother’s milestone
- Pebe Sebert’s songwriting legacy, in and beyond country music
- Personal setbacks, sobriety, and rediscovery of lost recordings
- What to expect when the album drops
- Quick facts and timeline
After decades behind the scenes as a hitmaker for others, Pebe Sebert is stepping into the spotlight with a proper solo album. The record gathers lost tapes and songs spanning back to the 1980s and will arrive on Kesha’s label, marking a poignant moment for a songwriter whose work shaped country and pop hits.
Pebe Sebert’s solo album arrives in December — key details
Pebe Sebert will release a self-titled album on December 12. The collection includes 11 songs drawn from recordings made during the era when she first broke through as a writer. The project will be distributed on Kesha Records.
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- Release date: December 12
- Format: 11-track album of original recordings
- Label: Kesha Records
- Sources: Recordings from the 1980s, rediscovered and restored
Singles that led the way: what listeners have already heard
Sebert has unveiled several tracks ahead of the full album. These songs preview the record’s mood and history.
- “Vampire” — first released in 2021, it reintroduced listeners to Sebert’s voice.
- “Hard Times Ahead” — followed in 2022 as another glimpse of the material.
- “City’s Burning” — the latest single, released just before the album announcement.
How Kesha celebrated her mother’s milestone
Kesha posted an emotional tribute on social platforms, framing her mother’s album as a lifetime achievement. She credited Sebert’s early studio work as formative for her own career. Kesha also shared pre-save links and called attention to her pride in releasing the record on her label.
Kesha emphasized that she grew up amid her mother’s songwriting and studio sessions. She described those early moments as the foundation of both her art and her mother’s legacy.
Pebe Sebert’s songwriting legacy, in and beyond country music
Before this album, Sebert made her mark writing songs for major artists across genres. Her credits include work for country stars and pop names alike, and her songs have appeared in a range of charting projects.
- Collaborations with artists across country and pop
- Co-writing credits that helped launch other performers
- Long creative partnership with daughter Kesha — they have co-written multiple songs
Personal setbacks, sobriety, and rediscovery of lost recordings
Sebert has been candid about how substance and alcohol struggles interrupted her recording ambitions. Those difficulties curtailed a planned artist career and shifted her focus to songwriting and family.
According to Sebert, she later found the tapes for these songs and felt it was finally time to share them. The rediscovery came in 2020 and set the stage for this release.
Why this release matters
- It unveils long-hidden personal recordings from an important era in her life.
- It restores a missing chapter to Sebert’s career as a performer.
- It offers fans a fuller picture of the writer behind many well-known songs.
What to expect when the album drops
The record is positioned as both a document of Sebert’s early artistry and a testament to resilience. Fans of songwriting craft and roots-influenced pop are likely to find interest in the material.
This release also strengthens the creative link between Pebe and Kesha, bringing familial collaboration into the public eye through the daughter’s label and promotional support.
Quick facts and timeline
- 1980s — Original recordings made during Sebert’s early songwriting success.
- 2020 — Old tapes rediscovered.
- 2021–2023 — Three singles released ahead of the full album.
- December 12 — Official album release date on Kesha Records.
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