February 6, 2026 (New York, NY): Today, singer-songwriter and rising country artist Waylon Wyatt releases his new track, “In Loving Melody,” via Music Soup/Darkroom Records. It marks his second collaboration with acclaimed producer Ian Fitchuk (Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, Jelly Roll) and showcases Waylon’s most compelling storytelling to date. Anchored by heartfelt lyrics and an acoustic-driven arrangement, the song delivers his signature upbeat, folk-country sound and serves as the first release from his forthcoming debut album. LISTEN HERE.
“In Loving Melody” reveals a new side of Waylon, delivering his most affecting lyrics to date. Set against acoustic guitars, drums, and a rattling tambourine, he sings, “I’ll water these flowers with the tears I cry” a line that cuts deeply. A poignant song of love and loss, the track balances intimacy with uplift and has already generated over 1M Tiktok views in the week leading up to its release.
Waylon says of the track: “I wrote In Loving Melody a long time ago, but it stuck with me so I decided to record it. I wanted a song that makes you want to bop your head to it, but when you look deeper into the lyrics it makes you want to tear up a lil.”
Coming up, he’ll support Sam Barber on select North American dates before heading overseas for the C2C Festival in Europe, alongside headlining shows in Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen. He’ll then hit the road on his “Everywhere Under the Sun” tour, bringing his signature storytelling and high-energy performances to audiences nationwide, with stops in Birmingham, Cleveland, and Charleston. Throughout the year, he’ll also appear at major festivals including Under the Big Sky, Railbird, Bonnaroo, and more.
Waylon’s 2025 was defined by career-building moments at every turn — from standout sets at Stagecoach, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and FairWell Festival, to opening for Zach Bryan at London’s Hyde Park. He completed his first-ever Australian tour with packed shows in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, and capped the year by being hand-picked as one of VEVO’s 2026 DSCVR Artists to Watch — all signaling a fast-rising trajectory and even greater momentum heading into 2026.
Waylon’s latest releases showcase his evolving artistry and genre-defying sound. “Pretty Little Liar,” produced by Ian Fitchuk (Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, Jelly Roll) reaches new sonic heights, pairing a striking harmonica intro and assured vocals with layered instrumentation on bass, banjo, and pedal steel (LISTEN HERE) while “Frostbite” delves into themes of longing and heartache, marking one of his most vulnerable and emotionally resonant releases to date (LISTEN HERE).
UPCOMING WAYLON WYATT DATES
~ Supporting Sam Barber
* Festival Date
Bold – ‘Everywhere Under The Sun’ Headline Dates
Feb 5 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center ~
Feb 6 – Washington, DC – The Anthem ~
Feb 7 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium ~
Feb 19 – Jackson, MI – Mississippi Coliseum Dixie National Rodeo*
March 6 – Berlin, Germany – C2C Fest Berlin*
March 7 – Rotterdam, Netherlands – C2C Festival Rotterdam*
March 9 – Stockholm, Stockholm County – Nalen
March 10 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller Music Hall
March 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Lille Vega
March 13 – London, UK – C2C Festival London*
March 14 – Belfast, United Kingdom – C2C Festival Belfast*
March 15 – Glasgow, UK – C2C Festival Glasgow*
March 20 – March 22 – Ipswich, Australia – CMC Rocks QLD*
March 28 – Bryan, TX – Troubadour Fest*
April 9 – Florence, AZ – Country Thunder*
April 23 – New Braunfels, TX – Gruene Hall
April 24 – Arlington, TX – Lonestar Smokeout
April 25 – La Porte, TX – Sylvan Beach Day Festival*
April 27 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
April 28 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
May 1 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
May 2 – Urbana, IL – The Canopy Club
May 4 – Detroit, MI – El Club
May 5 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
May 6 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
May 8 – Charlottesville, VA – The Jefferson Theater
May 9 – Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
May 10 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall (Venue Upgrade)
June 4 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre~
June 5 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre~
June 6 – Lexington, KY – Railbird Music Festival*
June 13 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo*
June 19 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tallboys*
June 26 – Ponoka, CA – Ponoka Stampede*
June 27 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
June 29 – Lethbridge, AB – Yates Memorial Centre
June 30 – Medicine Hat, AB – Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
July 2 – Calgary, AB – National Saloon*
July 3 – Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre
July 4 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
July 6 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
July 7 – Casper, WY – The Gaslight Social
July 18 – Whitefish, MT – Under the Big Sky Festival*
August 1 – Saint Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival*
August 8 – Oro-Medonte, Canada – Boots and Hearts Music Festival*
ABOUT WAYLON WYATT
Waylon Wyatt is a 19-year-old folk-country artist from Hackett, Arkansas, known for his raw, red-dirt take on Americana. He began writing songs as a kid, often after long days working construction with his father. Waylon recorded and produced his debut EP Til The Sun Goes Down in the rec room of his childhood home. The EP has amassed over 225 million streams and two of its standout tracks “Arkansas Diamond” and “Jailbreak” have earned RIAA Gold certifications. Drawing inspiration from modern trailblazers like Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, Waylon has cemented his place as a “rising country star to know” (GRAMMY.com) and was named one of VEVO’s 2026 DSCVR Artists to Watch. He has played sold-out stages worldwide, headlining major U.S. venues and delivering standout performances at Stagecoach, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and FairWell Festival, as well as joining Zach Bryan at London’s Hyde Park. In 2026, Waylon will continue his global momentum with appearances at C2C Festival across Europe, select North American dates supporting Sam Barber, and major festivals including Under the Big Sky, Railbird, Bonnaroo, and more, all while preparing to release his highly anticipated debut album this coming Summer.
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