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99.5 WYCD presents
RANDALL KING – Into the Neon wsg Caden Gillard and Rob Stone
with Randall King, Caden Gillard, Rob Stone
Fri 7:00 PM EDT (Doors: 7:00 PM)
$28.25 Buy Tickets

Artists

Randall King

artist-img A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country. Amassing over 300 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” he’s kept the twang alive in country’s mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020’s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. 

He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon, available now, takes that craft to the next level, as King’s neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows.

Caden Gillard

artist-img From the rodeo arena spotlight to the center stage of honky-tonks, former professional bull rider Caden Gillard has been captivating crowds across the nation with his tenacity and talent. An inspiration and testament of true grit, Gillard taught himself to pic the guitar in 2009 while battling Leukemia, where he often performed for staff and other patients in the hospital. Once he conquered cancer, he set his sights on conquering his gold buckle dreams. As a road warrior, he fine-tuned his songwriting skills on the PRCA rodeo circuit, while singing and playing between go-rounds. Combining a unique blend of old school honky-tonk, red dirt country, rock ‘n roll and a hint of blues, Caden Gillard burst onto the scene in 2018 with the release of his debut album Gold Buckle Dreams, followed by the release of Red Dirt Rock N Roll in 2020 and most recently, Love & Heartbreak in 2022. "Back to Life," the lead single off his most recent EP, landed at #52 on the Music Row Chart, following "Too Good to Turn Down" and "Last Cowboy" charting on the Texas Music Chart. The Southwest Louisiana native now calls Nashville home, where he's elevating his music career writing, recording and performing at several iconic writer rounds. Gillard’s 2024 breakthrough single “Rewind,” garnered over 400,000 Spotify streams, with his most recent music video for “Just Outside of Dallas” premiering on Country Rebel. Gillard and his band, "Six String Circus,” have been making their way across the country garnering a loyal and devoted fanbase, while sharing the stage with country music super stars such as Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Koe Wetzel, Midland, Sara Evans, LoCash, Drake White, Kevin Fowler, Zane Williams and more.

Rob Stone

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Rob Stone of “The Rob + Holly Show” is a nationally syndicated host along with Holly Hutton on Audacy's Country stations. Rob is a multi-award nominee with nods from both the CMA's and the ACM's. He has two ACM Award wins in the category of "Major Market Personality of the Year"! He's also been a presenter on the nationally televised ACM Awards Show! 

Rob is a singer/songwriter as well and you can find his music wherever you buy or stream it. He's opened for national acts like LOCASH and Jameson Rodgers! He holds a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media from Michigan State University and is proud of his small town Michigan roots.  

One of the most rewarding parts of working in media for Rob is being able to give back. The Entertainment Industry has introduced him to several causes that have become close to his heart, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The American Red Cross and countless others. He is so appreciative and grateful to be working a dream job and is always humbled to give back in any way he can. 

Rob is a husband to his lovely wife Katie and a father to their son Emmett. Their rescue dog, Layla is also a huge part of the family and was rescued from a local shelter which they feature every week on their radio show to help animal rescue efforts.