Wyatt Flores Drops Scared of Heights July 31 on the Drive All Night Tour

Rising country and Americana force Wyatt Flores is dropping his new album Scared of Heights on July 31, 2026, through Island Records/MCA. The 13-track project, produced by Charlie Handsome (Morgan Wallen, Post Malone), Jacob “JKash” Hindlin, and Gian Stone, marks the most ambitious creative step yet from one of country music’s most compelling young voices. Flores is delivering the album mid-tour, with his Drive All Night Tour still rolling through venues across the country. If you have been following country music’s next generation closely, this is the release you have been waiting for.

Scared of Heights: What to Expect from the 13-Track Album

Scared of Heights is not a safe album. Across its 13 tracks, Flores offers what he calls an unfiltered look at his life over the past few years, facing darkness head-on to find moments of peace. The production folds early 2000s rock energy into the vulnerable, sharp emotional songwriting that put Flores on the map, creating a record that is identifiably his while pushing the sound in new directions. Lead single “Half the Man” was released in early June 2026, and it landed exactly the way Flores intended: raw, honest, and impossible to shake. Other tracks include “Hate Myself,” “Sober For a Month,” “Drive All Night,” “South Dakota,” “Sleepless Lullaby,” “God Forgives,” “Runnin’ On E,” and “Tulsa and Eleanor.” That tracklist reads like a late-night road trip with someone who has been through it and come out the other side with something to say.

The Drive All Night Tour: Where Flores Is Playing

Flores has been on the road all year with his Drive All Night Tour, hitting venues from college towns to landmark stages like the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and Billy Bob’s Texas. The tour features support from The Droptines, Kashus Culpepper, and Noah Rinker on select dates. A portion of each ticket proceeds benefits Music Health Alliance through a PLUS1 partnership, connecting music industry professionals with healthcare and mental health resources. Flores has also joined forces with The Red Clay Strays and Koe Wetzel for select co-headline dates later in 2026, broadening his reach to some of the most passionate audiences in the Americana and Texas country scenes. Check Ticketmaster for remaining tour dates and tickets.

Who Is Wyatt Flores and Why Does He Matter Right Now?

Flores first broke through with viral appeal driven by his confessional writing style and a voice that carries genuine weight. He represents a growing tier of country and Americana artists who are reshaping what the genre sounds like for a generation that grew up with both Garth Brooks and Radiohead. His move to Island Records/MCA signals that major label infrastructure now believes in the commercial potential of that vision. Producers Charlie Handsome and JKash have worked with some of the biggest names across pop and country, and their involvement on Scared of Heights suggests this is a record built to cross audiences without selling its soul. For fans already building their 2027 festival wishlist, Wyatt Flores is exactly the kind of artist who should headline an afternoon set at an outdoor festival. Speaking of which: see the artists we want on the Sunset Country Fest 2027 stage in Apopka. Watch Wyatt Flores for 2027.

Album: Scared of Heights
Release date: July 31, 2026
Label: Island Records/MCA
Producer: Charlie Handsome, Jacob JKash Hindlin, Gian Stone
Tracks: 13 (including “Half the Man,” “Drive All Night,” “Sober For a Month,” “South Dakota,” “Tulsa and Eleanor”)
Tour: Drive All Night Tour, ongoing through 2026
Tour supports: The Red Clay Strays, Koe Wetzel (select dates)

Frequently Asked: When does Wyatt Flores’ Scared of Heights album come out?

Wyatt Flores’ album Scared of Heights releases on July 31, 2026, through Island Records/MCA. The 13-track project is produced by Charlie Handsome, Jacob JKash Hindlin, and Gian Stone. Lead single “Half the Man” is available now.

Wyatt Flores is delivering one of the most personal and sonically adventurous albums of 2026, and he is doing it while running one of the year’s best mid-level tours. Scared of Heights drops July 31. Follow Sunset Country Fest for the full review when it lands, and keep your eyes on this name as we move toward 2027.

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When does Wyatt Flores’ Scared of Heights album come out?

Wyatt Flores’ album Scared of Heights releases on July 31, 2026, through Island Records/MCA. The 13-track project is produced by Charlie Handsome, Jacob JKash Hindlin, and Gian Stone. Lead single “Half the Man” is already available to stream.

What songs are on Wyatt Flores’ Scared of Heights album?

Scared of Heights features 13 tracks including “Hate Myself,” “Sober For a Month,” “Drive All Night,” “Not Good Enough,” “Half the Man,” “South Dakota,” “Sleepless Lullaby,” “God Forgives,” “Runnin’ On E,” “The Way I Do,” and “Tulsa and Eleanor,” among others.

Is Wyatt Flores on tour in 2026?

Yes. Wyatt Flores is currently on his Drive All Night Tour in 2026, with dates across the country including stops at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and Billy Bob’s Texas. He will also join The Red Clay Strays and Koe Wetzel for select dates later in the year.

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Last updated: July 9, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us