NEW EP HALF LIFE RELEASED TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM,
THE NEW YORK TIMES IN-DEPTH FEATURE
THE NEW YORK TIMES IN-DEPTH FEATURE
“HERE THERE & GONE” HEADLINE TOUR CONFIRMED
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Rising country artist Wyatt Flores is nominated for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, September 18.
The nomination adds to a breakout year for Flores, who released his new EP, Half Life, last month via Island Records(stream/purchase here). Released to critical attention, Flores recently spoke with journalist Josh Crutchmer for an in-depth profile at The New York Times, who praises, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” and continues, “The 22-year-old singer and songwriter makes music that touches listeners deeply.”
Additionally, the official video for new track, “Milwaukee,” recently made its broadcast premiere on CMT, CMT Music and Paramount Times Square Billboard. Watch/share HERE.
Critical acclaim for Half Life:
“He delivered eight new songs that expand on the narrative he has been building since his first release. Each expertly-penned song is another look into Flores’ life and mind.”
—American Songwriter
“Flores at his gloriously life affirming, existential best”—Holler
“a strong contender for being one of the year’s best projects and should continue to win over new fans in and out of country music”—Country Central
“this collection of songs is some of his most vulnerable songwriting and what feels like a viewing window into his mind”—Whiskey Riff
“down-to-earth, easily-likable record”—Brooklyn Vegan
“With infection choruses and relatable narratives, Wyatt demonstrates a remarkable depth of talent beyond his years”—All Country News
“exceptional songwriting skills…Wyatt Flores delivers a powerful reminder to live life to the fullest, and sounds damn good doing it.”—Roots N’ Revelry
Furthermore, Rolling Stone recently named Flores one of their 25 “Future of Music” artists praising, “this year [was] more than enough to send his career into the stratosphere.” Additionally, he was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut earlier this year.
In celebration of the new music, Flores will embark on his “Here There & Gone” headline tour this summer with shows at Grand Rapids’ The Intersection, Isle of Palms’ The Windjammer, Denver’s Ogden Theatre, Boise’s The Knitting Factory, Sacramento’s Ace of Spades (two nights) and Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre among others. He’ll also perform at several major festivals this year including Hangout, CMA Fest, Windy City Smokeout and more. See below for complete tour itinerary.
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Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices. After dropping “Travelin’ Kid” at 19-years-old, Flores captivated audiences via The Hutson Sessions EP highlighted by “Please Don’t Go,” which gathered 150 million-plus global streams and scaled the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. Among other standouts, “Losing Sleep” garnered more than 48 million streams. Signing to Island Records, he capped off 2023 with the Life Lessons EP. Of the release, Holler praised, “The alt country prodigy continues to cement his status at the forefront of the new wave of artists,” while Whiskey Riff declared, “An impressive and seemingly wise-beyond-his-years songwriter with a propensity for catchy choruses and relatable songs that fans can’t help but sing back to him, Flores’ quick ascension into the upper-echelon of country music’s countless up and coming artists has been fun to watch.” With streaming numbers exceeding the 325 million mark over the last two years, Flores is primed for superstardom as he continues to stay authentic to his story through his music. As soon as Flores picked up a guitar, he never put it down, drawing inspiration from the likes of Turnpike Troubadours, Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. For as much as his family inspired him, his home state also shaped his identity. “There’s a lot of pain and suffering that comes from Oklahoma,” Flores notes. “Going back to the Trail of Tears, we’re a poor state, and we don’t have much. We’re the kindest people ever, but we’re tougher than a boot. We don’t stop fighting. It builds a lot of character.”
HALF LIFE TRACK LIST
1. Running Out of Time
2. Half Life
3. Wish I Could Stay
4. Milwaukee
5. If I Don’t See You Again
6. I Believe In God
7. How To Save A Life
8. Devil
WYATT FLORES CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
May 10—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre~
May 15—The Colony, TX—Opry NextStage 2024 Live From Texas
May 17—Gulf Shores, AL—Hangout Music Festival 2024
June 1—Bristol, TN—In The Pines 2024
June 6—Atlanta, GA—WhiskyX Atlanta 2024
June 7—Pineville, KY—Laurel Cove Music Festival 2024 (SOLD OUT)
June 9—Nashville, TN—CMA Fest
June 13—Bloomington, IL—Tailgate N’ Tallboys Illinois
June 20—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest 2024
June 21—Columbus, OH—Buckeye Country Superfest Pre-Party
June 22—Columbus, OH—Buckeye Country Superfest Pre-Party
July 4—Isle of Palms, SC—The Windjammer*
July 6—Madison, IN—Roostertail Music Festival
July 10—Nashville, TN—Grand Ole Opry House
July 12—Grand Rapids, MI—The Intersection‡
July 13—Chicago, IL—Windy City Smokeout 2024
July 18—Cullman, AL—Rock The South Festival 2024
July 24—Aspen, CO—Belly Up Aspen†
July 25—Denver, CO—Ogden Theatre†
July 27—Tooele, UT—Country Fan Fest 2024
July 30—Boise, ID—Knitting Factory†
August 1—Billings, MT—The Pub Station†
August 2—Billings, MT—The Pub Station†
August 3—Big Sky, MT—Wildlands Festival 2024
August 8—Arnolds Park, IA—Captain’s Getaway (SOLD OUT)
August 9—Sedalia, MO—Missouri State Fair
August 10—Council Grove, KS—Time Stands Still 2024
August 16—New Braunfels, TX—Whitewater Amphitheater
August 17—Corpus Christi, TX—Concrete Street Amphitheater
August 24—Bottesford, England—The Long Road Festival
August 27—Glasgow, U.K—The Garage
August 28—Manchester, U.K.—Club Academy
August 29—London, U.K.—Islington Assembly Hall
September 5—Tucson, AZ—Rialto Theatre
September 6—Santa Fe, NM—The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing
September 7—El Paso, TX—Lowbrow Palace
September 12—Stephenville, TX—Twisted J Live
September 13—Nacogdoches, TX—Banita Creek Hall
September 29—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond 2024
September 23—Berkeley, CA—The Greek Theatre Berkeley (SOLD OUT)
September 24—Berkeley, CA—The Greek Theatre Berkeley (SOLD OUT)
September 25—Stanford, CA—Frost Amphitheatre
September 27—Sacramento, CA—Ace of Spades+
September 28—Sacramento, CA—Ace of Spades+
September 30—Los Angeles, CA—The Fonda Theatre+
November 13—Royal Oak, MI—Royal Oak Music Theatre
November 17—Toronto, Canada—Danforth Music Hall
~with Turnpike Troubadours
*with special guest Thomas Rowland
‡with special guest Philip Bowen
†with special guest Noeline Hofmann
+with special guest Brendan Walter
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