QYK Guitar Pull 2026: The Best Moments, Biggest Surprises and Backstage Fun — Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe On Demand

1. Recapping an Incredible Night at the QYK Guitar Pull

The crew looks back at last night's QYK Guitar Pull at the Mahaffey Theater.
This year's lineup featured Carly Pearce, Vincent Mason, Zach John King, Jacob Hackworth and Greylan James.
Launa picks Greylan James as her standout of the night. J.R. agrees, praising his humor, humility and excitement to be there.

2. Greylan James: From a Secret TikTok to a Huge Hit

Greylan shares the story behind “Water at a Wedding,” a very personal song based on a true story.
He was nervous about releasing it, so he posted it anonymously on a TikTok account with almost no followers.
He woke up to find the song had racked up 5 million views!
He eventually had to warn his mom that a pretty personal story about him might be getting out.
Greylan also grew up in Kenny Chesney's hometown, where Kenny's mom used to cut his hair. Now he's getting ready to tour with Kenny.
One of the night's cool moments was hearing Greylan perform “Next Thing You Know,” the hit he co-wrote for Jordan Davis.

3. Kevin's Standouts: Zach John King, Jacob Hackworth and Vincent Mason

Kevin gives Zach John King a big shoutout, especially for his performance of “Get to Drinkin’.”
Jacob Hackworth performs “Rock and a Hard Place,” the Bailey Zimmerman hit he co-wrote, and impresses everyone with his voice.
The crew talks about finally getting to see Vincent Mason perform live. His voice really stands out.
Carly Pearce repeatedly compliments Vincent's incredible voice. He's only 24, with his 25th birthday coming up the next day.

4. Carly Pearce Steals the Show

Carly shows her veteran status, bringing humor, confidence and plenty of personality to the stage.
She jokes that people shouldn't make her mad because she'll write a clever, catchy song about them.
She also gives Zach John King a huge compliment, calling “Get to Drinkin’” the best song she's heard in country music in the last five years.
The crew loves seeing an established artist like Carly showing so much support for the newer artists.

5. The Artists Discover There's a Real Bar on Stage!

St. Pete Distillery provided a bar right beside the artists on stage.
At first, some of the artists thought it was just a prop.
Greylan James was apparently the first to realize it was a real bar and started ordering drinks.
Soon, the drinks were being passed down the line, with Zach John King even sending his cup toward the bar from the far end of the stage.
A big thank-you to St. Pete Distillery for keeping everyone hydrated!

6. Kevin's Hall Pass: A Funny Backstage Moment with Vincent Mason

Kevin introduces his new social media feature, “Kevin's Hall Pass,” featuring quick 90-second to two-minute interviews with the artists in the hallway.
Before one interview, Kevin tells Vincent Mason he'll share a fun fact about him, then asks Vincent to share a fun fact of his own.
Instead, Vincent starts complimenting Kevin's voice, specifically the way he finishes words.
Kevin is left trying to figure out exactly what that means, but takes it as a great compliment.
The crew jokes about Vincent being a little different and having his own way of doing things.

7. Why the Guitar Pull Is So Special

The crew shares how many people approached them afterward to say what a great show it was.
Some of the artists were performing together for the first time, while others have become friends through doing guitar pulls.
Unlike their big headlining tours, the Guitar Pull gives the artists a chance to relax, hang out, joke around and enjoy playing music together.
The show ran later than usual because everyone was having such a good time.

8. The Beauty of an Acoustic Show

This year's show had a more mellow musical feel, giving the audience a chance to appreciate the songwriting.
The crew talks about how stripped-down performances can reveal just how much goes into a song.
The Mahaffey Theater's sound made it an especially great place to hear acoustic music.

9. J.R. Gets Put on the Spot About Marriage

Launa wishes J.R. a happy anniversary, then turns the conversation around and asks when he's getting married.
J.R. gets roasted after being put on the spot about his own relationship status.
The crew wraps up the Guitar Pull recap before moving on to the car line fun fact.