Randall King out as opening day headliner for Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Organizers cite personal reasons for artist's withdrawal
TWIN LAKES, WISCONSIN - JULY 21: Randall King performs onstage at Country Thunder Wisconsin on July 21, 2024 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. (Photo by Joshua Applegate/Getty Images) (Joshua Applegate, 2024 Joshua Applegate)
HITCHCOCK, Texas – The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo announced that country artist Randall King will no longer perform as the Opening Day headliner on Friday, April 17.
Organizers said the cancellation is due to personal reasons. In a statement, the fair and rodeo wished King “all the best as he takes time to focus on his health and well-being.”
A new Opening Day performer is expected to be announced soon.
Tickets remain valid; no refunds The fair and rodeo said all tickets for April 17 remain valid and will still include admission to all fair events and the concert.
Organizers also noted that, per the event’s ticket policy, no refunds will be issued.
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