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With a classic sound, freckled face, and a full heart, rising country artist, Krystal King, brings a voice to Nashville that we have all needed. Originally from Hickory, NC, Krystal King has a fresh take on a true country sound, combining raw and emotionally laced vocals with vivid, imagery infused songwriting.
Krystal is your down to earth "next door redneck" with a real, honest, fun, and quirky personality that naturally seeps into her songs. She's not afraid to say what she is thinking- whether that's diving into heartfelt emotions or picking on her husband in songs like "You're the Reason That I Drink."
At three years old, Krystal caught a snippet of Alan Jackson on the radio...and the rest is history. Country music was in her bones. She followed this love of music to college where she studied Music Therapy at Appalachian State University (home of Eric Church & Luke Combs) and worked as a psychiatric music therapist. While she loved being able to use music to help others, Krystal says that country music "haunted" her and she knew she had to follow that passion, bringing her to Nashville.
Krystal's sound has been described as 90's country with a bit of folk, blues, soul, and rock. Krystal combines early influences of artists such as Alan Jackson, Dixie Chicks, Lee Ann Womack, & Willie Nelson with modern likes of Eric Church, Chris Stapleton, & Ashley McBryde. When it comes to songwriting, Krystal says "Loretta Lynn is my alter ego."
Krystal has released 9 original singles - 6 of which were produced by Mike Loudermilk (previously producing and playing guitar for Crystal Gayle). Over the next year, She will be releasing her self produced, Debut Album "Pretty Poison" (CD Available Now). The first single from the project, "Red Wine & White Lies" is has over 17K streams on Spotify. Her most recent release from the album "Mind Your Own Backyard" has 27K music video views and was featured on CountryLine & Heartland Network.
Krystal has had the honor of performing iconic stages including the Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room Cafe and Tootsies Orchid Lounge in Nashville and tours nationally visiting NC, TN, WI, AL, AZ, MS, FL, TX, & LA. Additionally Krystal has played several festivals with headliners including Walker Hayes (West Haven Porch Fest), Craig Morgan (Keys To Country), Kristian Bush (Meeting of the Minds) and opened for Beth Neilson Chapman (writer of "This Kiss" by Faith Hill.) This year Krystal had the honor of performing the VIP Lounge for the Lainey Wilson Concert at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville.
One of Krystals biggest passions is songwriting, "I wanted to be an artist in the true sense of the word. Not only did I want to sing and be on stage, but I wanted to have a voice through writing and producing my own songs." Krystal has had early success in her songwriting career as the 2018 winner of the Hickory Oktoberfest Songwriting Competition, 2019 Old School Songwriting Contest, and a co-writer on cuts from Thomas Kavanagh, Kirstie Kraus, Laura Rabell, Taylor Hughes, and Zach McCabe. "Who Am I Gonna Love" a song released by Thomas Kavanagh and Kirstie Kraus, has been featured on The Ty Bentli show and stations in the UK including BBC Radio. "Jesus & Jail" by Taylor Hughes won the 2023 "Song of the Year" in Lexington, KY.
Krystal's latest endevour is as the newest voice on Radio Margaritaville on Sirius XM. You can hear Krystal on the air on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-3pm Eastern Standard Time.
"Your next store redneck with storytelling songs that will make you laugh"
- Kirstie Kraus
"Krystal is getting the word out that a Doublewide and dinner at the Waffle House is still something worth Celebrating"
-Southern Fellow
Featured Appearances
Festivals
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Charlotte SHOUT! (2025) - Charlotte, NC
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Rhumba on the Lumber (2025) - Lumberton, NC
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Pardi Gras (2025) - New Orleans, LA
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Florida Strawberry Festival (2024) - Plant City, Florida
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Wisconsin State Fair (2024) - Milwaukee, WI
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The Labor Day Weekend Show (2024) - Paristown -Louisville, KY
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Harrisburg July 4th Celebration (2024) -Harrisburg, NC
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Downtown Yadkinville Independence Day Celebration (2024) - Yadkinville, NC
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Drop Dead Beach Bash (2024) - Indian Rocks Beach
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Antlers & Acorns Songwriters Festival (2024) Boone, NC
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Concerts at the Circle (2024) -Davidson, NC
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Panama City Rendezevous (2024) - Panama City, Florida
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Biloxi Box Set Trop Rock Festival (2023, 2024) - Biloxi, MS
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Meeting of the Minds (2023, 2024) - Opening for Kristian Bush (2023) - Gulf Shores, AL
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Keys to Country (2023) - Headliners Craig Morgan & Friends - Duck Key, FL
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Oktoberfest Main Stage (2023); Songwriter Songwriter Stage (2018) - Hickory, NC
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Foothills Folk Art Festival Main Stage (2023)- Newton, NC
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Key West Chick Fest (2022) - Key West Florida
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Key West Songwriters Festival (2022, 2023) - Key West, FL
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Shamrock Festival (2022) - Knoxville, TN
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West Haven Porch Fest (2021)- Headliner Walker Hayes - Franklin, TN
Featured Appearances
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VIP Lounge at Ascend Amphitheater Nashville for Lainey Wilson Concert (2024)
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Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade Charlotte, NC (2024)
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National Anthem for Charlotte FC at Panthers Stadium(2024)
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Suncoast View ABC7 Sarasota, FL (2024)
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Today in Nashville WSMV TV (2x in 2024)- Nashville, TN
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Great Day Live Ch. 10 WPSP (2023) - Tampa Bay, FL
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Listening Room Cafe - Regularly Hosting Rounds in (2023) - Nashville, TN
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Louisville FC Fan Zone (2023) - Louisville, Kentucky
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Music in the Park Koller Memorial (2023) - Manitotish Waters, WI
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Country Radio Seminar Pickle Jar Showcase (2022, 2023) - Nashville, TN
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Tennessee Tech University Fall Concert Series (2021) - Cookeville, TN
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19 Miles to Music Row - Opening for Beth Neilson Chapman (2019) -"This Kiss" Faith Hill - Franklin, TN
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Tootsies Orchid Lounge (2019-2020) - Nashville, TN
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Opening for "Shoot to Thrill" ACDC Tribute Band (Hickory, NC), Mike Thomas Band (Nashville/Knoxville, TN) Hope Darling (Dunedin, FL)
Corporate Events
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National Electrical Contractors Associations Conference (2022, 2023) - Nashville, TN
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Hardees Conference Dinner (2023) - Nashville, TN
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Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exhibit (2023) - Nashville, TN
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National Cattleman's Beef Association Conference (2022) - Nashville, TN
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Private Parties, Weddings, Wedding Showers, House Concerts ETC.
Accolades
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DJ on Radio Margaritaville Sirius XM (2023-Present)
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Nominated for 5 Josie Awards (2024) at the Grand Old Opry
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Top 16 Finalist in the 96.9 The Kat (iHeart Radio Charlotte) Kat Country Bracket (2024)
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Music video for "House Fire" & "Mind Your Own Backyard" (2024) featured on The Heartland Network & CountryLine
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"Jesus & Jail" by Krystal King and Recorded by Taylor Hughes wins Lexington, KY "Song of the Year" (2024)
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Co-Writer on "Who Am I Gonna Love" Featured on BBC Radio & The Ty Bentley Show.
- Songwriter Cuts with Taylor Hughes (2023), Thomas Kavanagh & Kirstie Kraus (2023), Zach McCabe (2022), Laura Rabell (2020)
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3 Songs Accepted into Crucial Music Library for Sync (2023)
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Winner "Old School" Songwriting Competition (2019) - Franklin, TN
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Winner of "Hickory Oktoberfest" Songwriting Competition (2018) - Hickory, NC
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In addition to performing many local venues and writers rounds in Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Virginia, Arizona, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas and more! Featured on notable radio stations, podcasts, magazines, and more.
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Krystal@krystalkingmusic.com
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