John King. Photo: Courtesy

DUBOIS, Wyo. — The second annual Music in the Mountains at the Absaroka Ranch is next Friday, July 15.

Country singer-songwriter John King is headlining the show again this year with up-and-coming country duo Martin and Kelly.

The road opens at 4:30 p.m. with music starting at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $60 and food, keg beer, wine and speciality cocktails will be available for purchase.

Bring your own chairs and leave your furry friends at home. There are some camping spots available. To reserve, call 303-503-9591.

King’s songs may be relatable, but his success is extraordinary. A Number 1 songwriter who penned Randy Houser’s chart-topping hit “We Went” and Hootie and The Blowfish’s “Rollin,” King launched his solo career with “Tonight Tonight” — a Top 40 hit whose anthemic chorus was heard everywhere from country radio to the weekly NFL recaps on CBS — and earned his stripes as a road warrior, playing 150 shows annually for the better part of a decade. With Always Gonna Be You, he blurs the boundaries between genres, creating a modern-day country album that’s diverse and driven. Call it a coming-of-age story, performed by a southern son whose twang is matched by his pop hooks.