Sunny Sweeney has released new single ‘Traveling On', the latest track taken from her upcoming album ‘Rhinestone Requiem‘.
On the track Sweeney channels heartbreak and hard-won freedom into a gritty, soul-stained journey through love, loss, and letting go. 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.
“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' is the latest preview from ‘Rhinestone Requiem', which will be released on 1st August 2025 (pre-save now). 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.
The track listing for ‘Rhinestone Requiem' is:
- Find It Where I Can
- Diamonds and Divorce Decrees
- Traveling On
- As Long as There’s a Honky Tonk
- Houston Belongs To Me
- Last Hard Bible
- Waiting for a Reason to Stay
- Is Tonight the Night (I Make You a Memory)
- I Drink Well with Others
- Half Lit in ¾ Time
Fans can see Sweeney on tour in the US at the following dates:
- July 17 – Flat Iron – Greensboro, NC
- July 18 – Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC
- July 19 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Bristol, VA
- July 20 – The Grey Eagle – Asheville, NC
- August 1 – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville, TN
- August 5 – Lulu’s Downtown – Colorado Springs, CO
- August 6 – Buffalo Rose – Golden, CO
- August 9 – Braun Brothers Reunion 2025 – Challis, ID
- August 13 – Bigs Bar – Sioux Falls, SD
- August 15 – The Venue – Aurora, IL
- August 16 – Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill – Grand Rapids, MI
- August 17 – The Winchester – Lakewood, OH
- August 19 – Phantom Power – Millersville, PA
- August 20 – Parker Press Park – Woodbridge Township, N.J.
- August 22 – Rex Theatre – Galax, VA
- August 23 – Down Home – Johnson City, TN
- August 27 – Hernando’s Hideaway – Memphis, TN
- August 28 – Songbirds – Chattanooga, TN
- August 29 – Rocket City Honky Tonk – Huntsville, AL
- August 30 – Festival of the Painted Rock 2025 – Roswell, GA
