Kyle Clark Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend with New Album ‘Better On A Boat’

KYLE CLARK
SETS THE SOUNDTRACK FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
WITH NEW COASTAL COUNTRY ALBUM
BETTER ON A BOAT
OUT TODAY, MAY 22

FOCUS TRACK: “BETTER ON A BOAT”

NASHVILLE, TN (May 22, 2026) — If your perfect Memorial Day weekend includes a cold drink, ocean air, and country music playing at sunset, Kyle Clark already has the soundtrack. Today, the Platinum-certified songwriter, producer, and rising artist releases his new 10-track album Better On A Boat — a laid-back, coastal-inspired country record made for long weekends on the water.

STREAM BETTER ON A BOAT HERE.

Alongside the album release, Kyle spotlights the project’s title track, “Better On A Boat” — a breezy coastal country anthem built around freedom, connection, and soaking up life’s simple moments. With vivid scenes of sunlit water, cold drinks, good company, and summer stretching endlessly overhead, the track pairs relaxed island-inspired production with heartfelt storytelling and romance. Easygoing yet deeply nostalgic, “Better On A Boat” captures the feeling of leaving the noise behind, embracing the moment, and finding peace somewhere out on the water.

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Jefferson, Georgia, Clark blends island ease with Southern grit — a duality that shapes both his sound and Better On A Boat. The album leans fully into that identity, pairing sun-soaked melodies with heartfelt storytelling and feel-good country built for long summer nights. Produced and mixed by Clark and mastered by Sam Moses, the project leans deeper into his beach-forward lane within the genre.

Previously released singles from Better On A Boat — “Checking Out,” “Me, God And The Ocean,” “Blame It On The Sun,” “Dock And A Hard Place,” “Fake Dead In Fiji,” and “Florida On My Mind” — reflect Clark’s coastal-country perspective, capturing the easygoing rhythms and playful spirit of life by the water throughout the record.

Clark shares, “‘Better On A Boat’ represents the mindset and way of living I naturally gravitate toward. It’s about life on the water, slowing things down, being present, and finding joy in the simple moments. The boat has always been a place where everything feels clear to me. Life’s just better.”

An established force in Nashville’s songwriting community, Clark recently co-wrote “Let Him In Anyway,” the current single at country radio from Blake Shelton. He previously earned his first RIAA Platinum certification with “Villain” by Lily Rose, and his growing catalog includes cuts with HARDY, Jon Pardi, Dylan Scott, Mitchell Tenpenny, Restless Road, Mackenzie Carpenter, Erin Kinsey, and Chayce Beckham.

Beyond his success behind the scenes, Clark has proven his ability to connect directly with listeners. His breakout single “Hope It’s Hot Out” surpassed 50 million independent streams and gained widespread attention on TikTok, underscoring his organic rise as an artist.

With proven credibility as a Platinum songwriter, viral independent momentum, and growing traction as a recording artist, Clark continues to establish a distinct coastal lane in country music. After signing a joint publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing in 2019, Clark later joined Relative Music Group, further solidifying his reputation as one of Nashville’s most versatile young writers. A true multi-hyphenate, Clark writes, produces, and mixes much of his own music, bringing a hands-on creative vision to every release.

BETTER ON A BOAT TRACKLISTING:
“FLORIDA ON MY MIND” (Kyle Clark, James Slater)
“LIFE’S WHAT YOU MAKE IT” (Kyle Clark, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey)
“BETTER ON A BOAT” (Kyle Clark, Marc Beeson, Kat Higgins)
“HOUSES ON THE BEACH” (Kyle Clark)
“BLAME IT ON THE SUN” (Kyle Clark, Smith Ahnquist, Jarrod Ingram, Blake Hubbard)
“DOCK AND A HARD PLACE” (Kyle Clark, Madison Kozak, Griffen Palmer)
“ME, GOD AND THE OCEAN” (Kyle Clark, James Slater)
“HIGHS & LOWS” (Kyle Clark, Smith Ahnquist, Heather Morgan)
“FAKE DEAD IN FIJI” (Kyle Clark, Jordan Walker, Jordan Dozzi)
“CHECKING OUT” (Kyle Clark, Joybeth Taylor, Clara Park, Averie Bielski)

Above: Kyle Clark; Credit: Kelly Thomas

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