What if the biggest moments in your life come down to one simple decision?
Show up.
This week on Here’s What We Know, we sit down with rising country artist and songwriter Kyle Clark for a conversation about faith, songwriting, Nashville, and the unpredictable moments that can change everything.
Kyle shares the story behind how one late-night decision to “just show up” led to a song eventually recorded by Blake Shelton after first being held by HARDY and Morgan Wallen.
The episode explores creativity, resilience, purpose, and the small moments that shape our lives forever.
If you’ve ever wondered whether the little decisions in life really matter, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the moments that change everything begin with simply walking through the door.
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In this Episode:
- How hit country songs are really written
- Moving from Georgia to Nashville
- Leaving college to pursue music full-time
- Learning to trust timing instead of forcing outcomes
- Why great songs sometimes sit for years before finding the right artist
- The role faith plays in creativity and songwriting
- The emotional reality of chasing a dream in Nashville
- Why vulnerability matters in both music and life
- How persistence and consistency open unexpected doors
- Why “showing up” became the defining lesson of his career
Quotations:
“I’m always surprised by how a song can come about.” – Kyle Clark
“The chemistry of a room can change what direction you’re going that day.” – Kyle Clark
“I’m telling you, you win the wife over or the girlfriend, whatever it is; that is how you seal the deal on getting a cut in Nashville.” – Kyle Clark
“The difference between when I want it and when I need it. God knows. And it happens every single time.” – Kyle Clark
“As much as I want something, God always knows when I need it.” – Kyle Clark
Bio:
Kyle Clark is a songwriter, artist, and producer born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in the small town of Jefferson, Georgia. His love for country music, paired with a diverse range of influences and a strong work ethic, has shaped his unique sound. After winning the 101.5 Kicks Radio competition in Atlanta two years in a row, Clark’s music caught the attention of hit songwriter and producer Jordan Schmidt (Kane Brown, Tyler Hubbard, Jason Aldean). In 2019, Schmidt offered Clark a joint venture publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing. Within a year, Clark co-wrote his first RIAA-certified Platinum single, “Villain” by Lily Rose.
When the global pandemic hit, Clark focused his energy on producing his own music, learning from his mentor Jordan Schmidt and his roommate Jacob Durrett (Morgan Wallen, ERNEST). His dedication paid off in early 2022 when a video of his song went viral on TikTok, driving over 21,000 pre-saves for “Hope It’s Hot Out,” which was released on May 27, 2022. The track crossed 1 million streams in its first week and has since amassed over 40 million streams independently across all platforms.
In 2024, Clark signed a new publishing deal with Relative Music Group, and has since landed cuts with major country acts including HARDY, Blake Shelton, Dylan Scott, Jon Pardi, Mitchell Tenpenny, Restless Road, Mackenzie Carpenter, Erin Kinsey, and Chayce Beckham.
Guest Contact Info:
Website: https://www.kyleclarkmusic.com/
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