Country star Wyatt Flores announces new album 'Scared of Heights,' new song out Friday

The 24-year-old singer from Oklahoma is riding a lot of positive momentum in the genre, and his red dirt style is a massive hit with fans.Few have enjoyed rises in popularity over the past year like he has, and Flores now appears ready to take things to the next level.Wyatt Flores performs onstage during An Evening With The Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall on March 20, 2026 in New York City.((Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images))Flores hopped on Instagram earlier in the week to share some major news:COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION WYATT FLORES SHOCKS INTERNET WITH NEW SONG, UNEXPECTED COLLABORATIONHe has a new album coming out.Wyatt Flores performs at the Palomino Stage during the 2026 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif., on April 26, 2026.
(Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)Flores announced that "Scared of Heights" will be released on July 31, and his new single "Half the Man" comes out this Friday.The talented singer announced the following on Instagram:SABRINA CARPENTER, 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' WINNER RICHARD GOODALL AMONG BREAKOUT MUSIC STARS OF 2024I know it has been almost two years since I last released an album.I gotta say this is the best I have ever done and the most proud I’ve ever been of my music.
There was a long while where I didn’t want to write and record.I got to a point where I was scared to tell my truth and instead of writing about it I ran away from it.
Until I was finally ready for that chapter to end and start a new one.Scared of Heights is the chapter of my life where I didn’t believe in myself and struggled with self worth.
I’ve had to relearn how to love myself and others.Through this process I started writing again and this time it felt different…I knew I was headed in a direction I’ve always wanted to go but never been.
I surprised myself by making this album.My fears are still with me but I’m learning they do not control me.
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