Award-winning singer-songwriter Tenille Townes has released her uplifting new single ‘Sunshine’s Free‘, a carefree, windows-down anthem arriving just weeks after her self-produced album The Acrobat. The single is available now across all streaming platforms – watch the visualiser here.
With a signature guitar lick played by none other than Keith Urban, ‘Sunshine’s Free’ is an instant mood-lifting track about slowing down and finding joy in the everyday. The song arrives as a natural extension of the emotional depth explored on The Acrobat, offering a bright counterpoint to the album’s introspective nature. The single also includes a clever nod to her 2020 album The Lemonade Stand, weaving a playful reference into the lyrics that longtime fans will instantly recognise.
Limited tickets are now on sale here for The Living Room Tour across the UK in September/October – an acoustic evening with Tenille Townes:
TENILLE TOWNES’ THE LIVING ROOM UK TOUR DATES:
Tuesday, 29th September, 2026 – The Gate, Cardiff
Wednesday, 30th September, 2026 – EartH, London
Thursday 1st October, 2026 – Stoller, Manchester
Friday 2nd October, 2026 – Mackintosh, Glasgow
“I wrote this song as a mission statement to my own heart, to slow down and be intentional about noticing the joy that’s around us,” shared Townes. “I hope it feels like rolling the windows down, breathing in the fresh summer air, and the taste of freedom that comes from being present in your own skin. It’s a constant practice for me, and a reminder that right now is all we really have to hold onto.”
On Keith Urban joining her for the song, she added: “Something about the heart and soul of this song made me want the guitar part to carry that same kind of joy, and I kept coming back to the thought, ‘what would Keith Urban do?’ I’ve been such a fan of his for years because of his signature sound and the joy he brings to his music and live performances. At a certain point I thought, what if he’d actually be up for playing on it? He said yes, and I’m so grateful he was up for adding his fingerprint to this song!!”
ABOUT TENILLE TOWNES:
Canada-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tenille Townes has become one of country music’s most compelling voices, known for deeply human storytelling rooted in empathy, honesty, and emotional clarity. Over the past five years, her music has earned her two JUNO Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards including ACM New Female Artist of the Year, and 17 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, alongside more than 315 million global streams.
Townes is also the first female artist in Mediabase Canada history to achieve two No. 1 singles, with the Platinum-certified “Somebody’s Daughter” and Gold-certified “Jersey On The Wall (I’m Just Asking).” A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she has toured with artists including Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Reba, George Strait, and Zac Brown Band while building an international fanbase drawn to her ability to balance heartfelt vulnerability with uplifting optimism.
Now stepping fully into her independence, Townes is entering a new creative era on her own terms. Following the release of her self-produced and independently released album The Acrobat on April 10, 2026, she returns with ‘Sunshine’s Free’, a radiant new song featuring Keith Urban on guitar.
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