Cale Moon, who will be performing Thursday as part of the Park County Fair’s musical entertainment, didn’t have time to talk right away. He went on a run before that evening’s concert.

“I’m an endurance guy, so anything the crowd wants to do, we’ll do,” Moon said. “You imagine a cross between George Strait and Chris LeDoux, and you’ll end up with me.”

Moon’s third most-played song on Spotify just happens to be titled “George Strait, Chris LeDoux (Kinda Day),” a slow western song that channels the two country music icons.

The 28-year-old artist has certainly displayed energy and endurance during his career. 

Moon began touring at only 19 years old and first performed for the Team USA World Championships of Performing Arts when he was only 15. 

He was pursuing a career in acting when he was scouted by Team USA.  Moon said he was always singing and was asked to perform in a competition for the team. 

Moon picked up what he calls a “cheap Cosco guitar” and learned to play in 10 weeks; he later went on to co-write his first song with the author of eight of George Strait’s number one hits.

Park County locals will find plenty to love about Moon’s performance during Thursday’s concert, which begins at 7 p.m. in the main arena. 

“I fell in love with Wyoming quite a while back, and it’s been the darling of my song writing,” Moon said.

He had been touring singing competitions and honing his performances when his father experienced a work accident that left him unable to return to work. At the suggestion of Moon’s sister, the family sold its house to buy a tour bus and hit the road as Moon’s touring crew.

Moon’s father found a way to stay busy and serves as his fleet manager, tour manager and sound engineer.

“He’s the hardest working man I know, I’m grateful to have him working for me,” said Moon.

His musical career is still a family business.  In addition to his father wearing many hats, Moon’s brother serves as his manager and his mother keeps the books. 

Moon, who is opening for Wyoming native Chancey Williams, is excited for the opportunity to perform at the Park County Fair for the first time.

He’s also happy to be performing with Williams, who has been part of the Park County Fair as well as Cheyenne Frontier Days as both a main stage performer and a rodeo athlete.

For Moon, who is inspired by the success Williams has achieved as a fellow independent artist, the concert is a “fun dream realization.” 

He said he and Williams have traveled in the same circles and even shared a hat sponsor, but had not had a chance to perform together before.

“We’ve been like ships in the night for about seven years now,” Moon said.

Tickets for Moon’s concert are $15 each for grandstand seats, $20 each for box seats and $30 for the general admission standing pit, which puts audiences as close to the action as possible. 

For tickets, visit parkcountyeventsandfair.com or the Park County Fair box office.