Kyle Clark Releases “Blame It On The Sun” Ahead of ‘Better On A Boat’ (May 22)

KYLE CLARK
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“BLAME IT ON THE SUN”
TODAY

AHEAD OF COASTAL-INSPIRED COUNTRY ALBUM
BETTER ON A BOAT
DUE OUT FRIDAY, MAY 22

NASHVILLE, TN (March 20, 2026) — If you can picture a cold drink in your hand, sand between your toes, and a country song playing as the sun sets, you’re already in Kyle Clark’s world. Today, the Platinum-certified songwriter, producer, and rising recording artist delivers his new single, “Blame It On The Sun,” offering the latest preview of his forthcoming album, Better On A Boat, arriving Friday, May 22. 

STREAM “BLAME IT ON THE SUN” HERE.
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Written by Clark, Smith Ahnquist, Jarrod Ingram, Blake Hubbard, “Blame It On The Sun” is about a man enjoying a perfect sunny day by relaxing, drinking beer, and fishing, joking that the beautiful weather and good vibes are to blame for him not getting anything done.

Clark shares, “‘Blame It On The Sun’ came from a day when the weather was so perfect and there was no chance I was gonna get anything done. I ended up down by the water, drink in hand, and next thing I know the whole day’s gone. All spent doing a whole lot of nothing but having fun. If anybody’s got a problem with it, it ain’t on me… it’s on the sun.”

Previous singles from Better On A Boat include “Dock And A Hard Place,” “Fake Dead in Fiji,” and “Florida On My Mind.” Written by Clark alongside Madison Kozak and Griffen Palmer, the most recent of those releases, “Dock And A Hard Place,” is a clever, hook-driven country cut built on sharp fishing-inspired wordplay. The track captures the all-too-relatable dilemma of choosing between a perfect day on the water and keeping the girl he might not want to lose — blending humor, heart, and Clark’s signature coastal-country perspective.

STREAM “DOCK AND A HARD PLACE” HERE.

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Jefferson, Georgia, Clark blends island ease with Southern grit — a lifestyle-driven duality that shapes both his sound and Better On A Boat. Arriving just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the 10-track album leans fully into that identity, pairing sun-soaked melodies with heartfelt storytelling and feel-good country made for long summer nights. Produced and mixed by Clark and mastered by Sam Moses, the project further carves out his beach-forward lane within the genre.

“Better On A Boat represents the mindset and way of living I naturally gravitate toward,” Clark says. “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.”

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: ‘Better On A Boat’ Album Artwork; Credit: Chad Clark

With proven credibility as a Platinum songwriter, viral independent momentum, and growing traction as a recording artist, Clark isn’t chasing trends — he’s carving out his own tide in country music.

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.

After signing a joint publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing in 2019, Clark later joined Relative Music Group, solidifying his reputation as one of Nashville’s most versatile young writers.

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 40 million independent streams following viral momentum on TikTok, underscoring his organic rise as an artist. A true multi-hyphenate, Clark writes, produces, and mixes much of his own music, bringing a hands-on creative vision to every release.

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