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 today 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.
“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 today – 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.
