Rising Country Star Zach John King Connects with Texas Fans After Busy Weekend

The singer-songwriter shared a message of gratitude following performances in Houston and Galveston.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Rising country artist Zach John King recently shared a message of gratitude to his fans in Texas following a busy weekend of performances. King, who is known for his genre-blending sound that combines country, rock, and poetic lyricism, debuted his song 'Get To Drinkin'' live in Houston on January 31 and also performed in Galveston on January 30 as part of the Vincent Mason's There I Go Tour.

Why it matters

Zach John King's strong presence in Texas highlights the growing popularity of his unique take on country music, which has been praised for pushing the genre 'in a brand new (yet-strangely-familiar) direction.' His ability to connect with fans in the Lone Star State, a hub for country music, demonstrates his rising star power within the industry.

The details

King, who is signed to Sony Music Nashville, is currently promoting his upcoming EP 'Slow Down,' scheduled for release on May 23, 2026. He has several tracks available for streaming, including 'Happy For You,' 'Still Feel The Burn,' 'Space,' 'Life Behind Bars,' and 'Slow Down.' His breakout single 'Wannabe Cowboy,' released in 2024, has garnered 3.4 million streams worldwide and has been featured on Spotify's New Boots, Fresh Country, and Next From Nashville playlists.

  • On January 30, 2026, King performed in Galveston, Texas, at White Oak Music Hall alongside Vincent Mason as part of the Vincent Mason's There I Go Tour.
  • On January 31, 2026, King debuted his song 'Get To Drinkin'' live in Houston at the countryjamusa event.
  • On February 2, 2026, King posted a message of gratitude to his Texas fans on social media.

The players

Zach John King

A rising country artist known for his genre-blending sound that combines country, rock, and poetic lyricism. He is signed to Sony Music Nashville and is currently promoting his upcoming EP 'Slow Down.'

Vincent Mason

A fellow country artist who King performed with as part of the Vincent Mason's There I Go Tour.

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What they’re saying

“TEXAS. God bless ya'll. What a weekend.”

— Zach John King (Instagram)

What’s next

King's upcoming EP 'Slow Down' is scheduled for release on May 23, 2026, and fans can expect more live performances and new music from the rising country star in the coming months.

The takeaway

Zach John King's strong connection with Texas fans and his unique approach to country music that blends genres and pushes the boundaries of the genre showcase his potential to become a breakout star in the industry.