Wyatt Flores announced on June 3, 2026, that his debut major-label album, Scared of Heights, arrives July 31 via Island Records/MCA, with the lead single “Half The Man” already available since June 5. The 13-track project marks a significant new chapter for the Tulsa, Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter, folding elements of early 2000s rock into the emotional vulnerability that made him one of country music’s most compelling rising voices over the past two years. Scared of Heights is Flores’ first full project since partnering with Island Records and MCA earlier this spring, and it signals an artist who finally knows exactly who he is.
Who Is Wyatt Flores?
Wyatt Flores built his following the old-fashioned way: through songs that travel on their own. His early catalog, including tracks like “Glad You’re Here” and “Different,” spread through streaming and social platforms before he had any major label deal, building a fan base that felt personal ownership over his music. That grassroots foundation is exactly what makes his ascent in 2025 and 2026 feel earned rather than manufactured. Flores has appeared at Stagecoach, played the Grand Ole Opry, and supported George Strait and Cody Johnson on select dates. His Drive All Night Tour in spring 2026 included a Florida stop in Jacksonville in April, running alongside festival appearances and support slots with The Red Clay Strays and Koe Wetzel.
Scared of Heights: What the Album Is About
The album title comes from a feeling Flores has described openly: the disorienting experience of reaching heights in his career while still processing the darkness that preceded them. Across 13 tracks, the album offers an unfiltered look at the past few years, the struggle, the recovery, and what he calls “the uneasy confidence that comes from surviving your own hardest stretches.” The production, handled by Charlie Handsome, Jacob JKash Hindlin, and Gian Stone, gives the songs a full-band energy that pulls from early 2000s rock without losing the intimacy of his songwriting. “I finally feel like I know who I’m supposed to be, right here in this moment,” Flores said of the album. “This is who I am now in 2026.”
The Full Track List for Scared of Heights
- “Hate Myself”
- “Sober For a Month”
- “Drive All Night”
- “Not Good Enough”
- “Scared of Heights”
- “How To Let Me Go”
- “Half The Man”
- “South Dakota”
- “Sleepless Lullaby”
- “God Forgives”
- “Runnin’ On E”
- “The Way I Do”
- “Tulsa and Eleanor”
The Drive All Night Tour Continues Through Fall 2026
Flores is in the middle of his Drive All Night Tour, which continues through the fall with upcoming headline dates in Nashville, Birmingham, Pittsburgh, and additional markets. The tour runs alongside joint dates with The Red Clay Strays and Koe Wetzel, building momentum in the months before Scared of Heights releases on July 31. Tickets for all upcoming dates are available at Ticketmaster and at wyattflores.com.
Frequently Asked: When Does Wyatt Flores’ Scared of Heights Album Come Out?
Wyatt Flores’ album Scared of Heights is set for release on July 31, 2026, via Island Records/MCA. The lead single “Half The Man” was released June 5, 2026, and is available now on all streaming platforms. Preview tracks “Drive All Night” and “Runnin’ On E” have also been available since earlier this year.
Wyatt Flores is exactly the kind of act that belongs on a festival stage. The honesty in his writing, the range in his voice, and the emotional weight he brings to every song mark him as one of the most important rising country artists of 2026. Scared of Heights arrives July 31 on Island Records/MCA. Watch this name for 2027. For more artist spotlights from The Sunset Stage Series, follow Sunset Country Fest for the latest in country music coverage from Central Florida.
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Sources & References
- MusicRow: Wyatt Flores Sets New Album Scared of Heights for July
- uDiscover Music: Wyatt Flores Announces New Album Scared of Heights
- Ticketmaster: Wyatt Flores Drive All Night Tour Tickets
- JamBase: Wyatt Flores Plots Spring 2026 Drive All Night Tour
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Last updated: June 18, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us