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Randall King: Honky-Tonk Heart on the Pony Up Stage

By on April 29, 2025

At 1:40 p.m. on April 5, 2025, Randall King brought pure honky-tonk to the Pony Up stage, kicking off Two Step Inn’s Saturday with Texas pride. His traditionalist sound, as Holler praised, was a festival cornerstone, his earnest delivery resonating with Georgetown’s country faithful.

File Photo: Randall King performs at the ACL festival in Austin, Oct.8 2023. (Copyright 2024 Larry Philpot,/ Soundstage Photography.com)

Background and Bio: Born in Hereford, Texas, Randall King grew up on a ranch, channeling George Strait and Keith Whitley. His 2018 debut Randall King and 2022’s Shot Glass feature hits like “You in a Honky Tonk” and “Hey Cowgirl,” charting on Texas Country Radio. His 2024 EP Into the Neon includes “Coulda Been Love.” King’s played CMA Fest and opened for Alan Jackson. No TV or movie credits or awards are noted, but his Two Step Inn return after a 2024 rainout, as In Jeans Magazine mentioned, cements his traditionalist cred.

Performance Review: King strode out in a starched Wrangler shirt, his warm grin setting the tone. “You in a Honky Tonk” opened, its twangy fiddle and upbeat tempo sparking two-stepping, as Saturday’s crowd filled the Pony Up stage. “Hey Cowgirl” was a fan favorite, its romantic plea drawing couples close. King’s nod to his 2024 rainout—“Georgetown, we’re makin’ up for lost time!”—earned roars. “Coulda Been Love” showcased his vocal range, while a cover of Strait’s “Check Yes or No” paid homage. His band’s steel guitar and tight rhythms kept the honky-tonk vibe alive. King’s storytelling, about ranch life and heartbreak, made the set intimate, a perfect Day One kickoff before Miranda Lambert’s headlining.


Final Thoughts: Randall King’s Two Step Inn set was a honky-tonk home run. His traditional sound and Texas heart made him a Saturday standout, carrying the torch for country purists

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