From Heartbreak to Happiness: Wyatt Flores Unveils “Oh Susannah” and Debut Album “Welcome To The Plains”
Wyatt Flores, a rising star in the country music scene, is back with a powerful new song and a highly anticipated debut album.
A Song of Self-Reflection:
“Oh Susannah,” released today, is accompanied by a moving music video. Flores describes the song’s inspiration as a personal journey of self-discovery. “It’s about realizing I needed to take care of myself before taking care of others,” he shares. The song serves as an apology to his fans for taking a mental health break earlier this year.
Watch the Video
Welcome to the Plains: A Full-Length Debut
“Oh Susannah” is the latest track from Flores’ forthcoming debut album, “Welcome To The Plains,” set for release on October 18 via Island Records. Fans can pre-order/pre-save the album now.
Welcome to the Plains Track Listing
- Welcome To The Plains
- When I Die
- Oh Susannah
- Only Thing Missing Is You
- Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight
- Habits
- Right Here with You
- The Truth
- Forget Your Voice
- Angels Over You
- Little Town
- Stillwater
- Falling Sideways
- The Good Ones
Critical Acclaim Paves the Way
The album follows the success of lead single “Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight,” praised by Rolling Stone as “a powerful, energetic love song,” and by Billboard for showcasing Flores’ songwriting and vocal talent.
Blending Tradition and Heart
Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints), “Welcome To The Plains” chronicles Flores’ journey of navigating his hometown roots in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the highs and lows of life on the road. The 14-track album features collaborations with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor and Aaron Raitiere, showcasing Flores’ signature blend of traditional country and folk sounds.
A Story of Home and Growth
“It’s an album about home and the search for happiness,” Flores reflects. “It’s about small towns, family, and the people who shape who we are. It’s an album of joy and heartbreak, and I hope you find something you love in here.”
Welcome To The Plains Tour
To celebrate his new music, Flores embarks on his “Welcome To The Plains Tour” this fall, featuring his biggest headline shows yet. Stops include Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Brooklyn’s Brooklyn Paramount, Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre (sold out), and many more. See the full tour itinerary below for details.
Wyatt Flores Tour Dates
- September 27—Sacramento, CA—Ace of Spades‡ (SOLD OUT)
- September 28—Sacramento, CA—Ace of Spades‡ (SOLD OUT)
- September 30—Los Angeles, CA—The Fonda Theatre‡ (SOLD OUT)
- October 4—Quincy, WA—Gorge Amphitheatre^
- October 5—Quincy, WA—Gorge Amphitheatre^
- October 10—Oklahoma City, OK—The Criterion†
- October 11—Dallas, TX—State Fair of Texas
- October 12—College Station, TX—Live at The Station
- October 17—Atlanta, GA—The Eastern+
- October 18—Raleigh, NC—The Ritz+
- October 19—Charlotte, NC—The Fillmore+
- October 20—Simpsonville, SC—Greenville Country Music Fest
- October 24—Oxford, MS—The Lyric*
- October 25—Birmingham, AL—Avondale Brewing Company*
- October 26—Little Rock, AR—The Hall#
- October 29—Minneapolis, MN—First Avenue#
- October 31—Chicago, IL—The Vic Theatre#
- November 1—Rosemont, IL—Joe’s Live#
- November 2—Madison, WI—The Sylvee#
- November 12—Cincinnati, OH—Bogart’s*
- November 13—Royal Oak, MI—Royal Oak Music Theatre*
- November 15—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE*
- November 16—Cleveland, OH—Agora Theatre*
- November 17—Toronto, Ontario—Danforth Music Hall~ (SOLD OUT)
- November 20—London, Ontario—London Music Hall~
- November 22—Montreal, Quebec—Theatre Beanfield~
- November 23—Ottawa, Ontario—Bronson Centre Music Theatre~
- December 2—Washington, D.C.—9:30 Club**
- December 3—Richmond, VA—The National**
- December 4—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore‡‡
- December 6—Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Paramount‡‡
- December 7—Boston, MA—House of Blues‡‡
- December 13—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium††
- December 14—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium++
- December 27—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s Texas
- December 30—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom##
- December 31—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom~~
*with special guest Noeline Hofmann
‡with special guest Brendan Walter
^supporting Luke Combs
†with special guest Lance Roark
+with special guest Kaitlin Butts
#with special guest Bo Staloch
~with special guest Zandi Holup
**with special guest Jake Kohn
‡‡with special guest Evan Honer
††with special guests The Great Divide and Lance Roark
++with special guests Evan Honer and Bo Staloch
~~with special guests The Damn Quails and Lance Roark
##with special guests JR Carroll and Wyatt Baker
A Breakout Year for Flores
Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as a rising star with three previous EPs, including the critically acclaimed “Half Life.” Flores has garnered praise from The New York Times, NPR Music, and Holler, solidifying his place as a force to be reckoned with.
Accolades and Recognition
Further solidifying his breakout year, Flores has been named one of Rolling Stone’s “Future of Music” artists, 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. Additionally, Flores boasts over 325 million streams to date, with his 2022 single “Please Don’t Go” climbing the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and his song “Before I Do” with Jake Kohn featured in the new “Twisters” movie.
Photo Credit: Natalie Rhea
