SUNNY SWEENEY WRESTLES WITH HEARTACHE AND REDEMPTION IN LATEST SINGLE, “TRAVELING ON” – AVAILABLE NOW
From Forthcoming Album, Rhinestone Requiem, Out August 1
Acclaimed country artist and host of SiriusXM’s Sunny Side Up (Willie’s Roadhouse) and Sunny Side of Life (Outlaw Country) Sunny Sweeney channels heartbreak and hard-won freedom into a gritty, soul-stained journey through love, loss, and letting go with latest single “Traveling On” – available now on all digital streaming platforms. With a dusty saloon sway and a steady mid-tempo chug, the song – co-written by Sweeney with Brennen Leigh – finds the songstress putting one foot in front of the other in an effort to move on post-breakup.
Listen to “Traveling On” HERE. WAV / MP3
“This song was written about a person who became a stranger that we used to know,” said Sweeney of the inspiration for the song. “He had the most intense eyes. Sometimes, you have to really get a hold of yourself when those people come into your life.”
“Traveling On” comes ahead of Sweeney’s highly anticipated new album, Rhinestone Requiem, out August 1, 2025 (pre-save HERE). A bold, unapologetic return to her roots, the record – which is available for pre-save now – is a sparkling yet soul-baring exploration of resilience, heartbreak, and honky-tonk healing. In May, Sweeney released the album’s debut single – ironically upbeat and tongue-in-cheek “Diamonds and Divorce Decrees.”
Crafted with Sweeney’s signature blend of raw honesty and wry wit, Rhinestone Requiem – co-produced by Sweeney with her longtime guitarist Harley Husbands – showcases a more vulnerable and defiant voice than ever before. Drawing on her East Texas upbringing and years of cutting her teeth in the Nashville and Austin music scenes, the album marries traditional country twang with hard-earned truths and a few rhinestones for good measure.
Rhinestone Requiem, recorded at Cherry Ridge Studio in Texas, is a declaration of self-assurance and artistic freedom. Whether channeling heartbreak, joy, or resilience, Sweeney’s songs connect deeply with both women and men, offering comfort, camaraderie, and catharsis. For Sweeney, the goal remains simple yet powerful: to make music that feels like a trusted friend talking directly to the listener.
Rhinestone Requiem Track Listing:
1. “Find It Where I Can”
2. “Diamonds and Divorce Decrees”
3. “Traveling On”
4. “As Long as There’s a Honky Tonk”
5. “Houston Belongs To Me”
6. “Last Hard Bible”
7. “Waiting for a Reason to Stay”
8. “Is Tonight the Night (I Make You a Memory)”
9. “I Drink Well with Others”
10. “Half Lit in ¾ Time”
About Sunny Sweeney:
Sunny Sweeney is a fiercely independent country artist known for her raw honesty, musical versatility, and heartfelt storytelling. With nearly two decades in the business, she’s built a career on doing things her own way, crafting honky tonk steeped in tradition yet brimming with personality. Her forthcoming, Rhinestone Requiem, showcases that spirit, blending classic country influences—like Jerry Lee Lewis, Waylon Jennings, and Loretta Lynn—with deeply personal songwriting.
Since her 2006 debut Heartbreaker’s Hall of Fame, Sweeney has released multiple critically acclaimed albums and become a prominent voice in the genre, has been featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s American Currents exhibit, and hosts the daily Sunny Side Up on SiriusXM’s Willie’s Roadhouse and Sunny Side of Life on Outlaw Country. Her new album marks a personal milestone: it’s the first record she’s made without relationship turmoil in the background. Songs like “Diamonds and Divorce Decrees” and “Waiting for a Reason to Stay” reflect emotional growth, while “I Drink Well with Others” and “As Long as There’s a Honky Tonk” deliver playful defiance and honky-tonk swagger.
Read Lesley Hastings interview with Sunny here –
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