Sunny Sweeney Unleashes Honky-Tonk Heartbreak on Bold New Single “Diamonds and Divorce Decrees”

Track Leads Upcoming Album Rhinestone Requiem, Out August 1

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Sunny Sweeney has never been one to shy away from life’s messier moments, and her brand-new single “Diamonds and Divorce Decrees” proves once again that she’s one of country music’s most fearless storytellers. Out today, the track is the first glimpse into her upcoming album Rhinestone Requiem, arriving August 1st, and it’s already setting the tone for a project built on truth, twang, and unfiltered emotion.

With a title that could double as the chapter heading of a southern soap opera, “Diamonds and Divorce Decrees” walks the line between heartbreak and humor with the kind of knowing wink only Sweeney can deliver. Wrapped in a bright, barroom-ready arrangement, the song juxtaposes its upbeat tempo with lyrics that trace the life of a woman caught somewhere between wedding vows and final signatures. She’s not bitter, exactly but she’s definitely not buying into fairy tales either. It’s classic honky-tonk heartbreak with a thoroughly modern bite, tailor-made for those who know that love doesn’t always end the way it starts but there’s still a story worth telling in the wreckage.

Co-produced by Sweeney and her longtime guitarist Harley Husbands, the track showcases her uncanny ability to marry vulnerability with grit. It’s not just clever, it’s cathartic, a toast to the women picking themselves up, brushing off the glitter, and pouring another drink.

“Diamonds and Divorce Decrees” isn’t just a standout single, it’s a statement. It tells us exactly what kind of record Rhinestone Requiem is shaping up to be: bold, twangy, and unafraid to confront the messy middle between love and loss. And with Sweeney at the wheel, you can bet it’s going to be one hell of a ride.

Whether you’re in the middle of a breakup, the middle of a two-step, or somewhere in between, Sunny Sweeney’s latest single offers a knowing nod and a melodic shoulder to lean on. Press play and let the healing honky-tonk begin.

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