Kip Moore
{{short description|American singer-songwriter}}
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| birth_place = Tifton, Georgia, U.S
| origin = Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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| label = {{hlist|MCA Nashville|Virgin Music Group}}
| website = {{URL|kipmoore.net}}
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Kip Christian Moore (born April 1, 1980) is an American country music singer and songwriter signed to Virgin Music Group. Moore previously recorded for MCA Nashville, where he released five studio albums for the label and charted a total of twelve entries on Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay including the number-one "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck" and four additional top-ten hits. He has also written songs for Frankie Ballard, Thompson Square, and James Wesley.
Biography
Kip Moore was born in Tifton, Georgia, to Bonnie (Mann) and Stan Moore. He has two brothers and three sisters. Their father died in September 2011, just months before the release of Moore's debut album. He began playing guitar while attending Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama, and made his first public performance at a Mellow Mushroom restaurant in Valdosta, Georgia. After college, he moved to a "little hut" in Hawaii, where he also took up backpacking and surfing.{{cite journal|last=Phillips|first=Jessica|date=9 May 2011|title=Who's New: Kip Moore|journal=Country Weekly|volume=18|issue=19|page=18|issn=1074-3235}} He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2004, where songwriter and producer Brett James helped him sign a publishing deal.
Musical career
He spent eight years in Nashville before signing a record deal with MCA Nashville.{{cite web|url=http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_artists_a-z/article/0,3028,GAC_26071_6037533_02,00.html|title=Kip Moore Biography (Page 2 of 2)|work=Great American Country|access-date=April 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225060057/http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_artists_a-z/article/0,3028,GAC_26071_6037533_02,00.html|archive-date=February 25, 2012|url-status=dead}} His debut single, "Mary Was the Marrying Kind",{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1660710/sara-evans-keeps-top-album-billy-currington-snags-no-1-song.jhtml#fbid=zqT-IqQ4KNC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514145146/http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1660710/sara-evans-keeps-top-album-billy-currington-snags-no-1-song.jhtml#fbid=zqT-IqQ4KNC|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 14, 2011|title=Sara Evans Keeps Top Album, Billy Currington Snags No. 1 Song|last=Morris|first=Edward|date= March 26, 2011|work=CMT|access-date= April 8, 2011}} peaked at number 45 on the country singles charts published by Billboard.
On September 27, 2011, he released his second single, "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck". The song was followed by the release of his debut album Up All Night in April 2012.{{cite news|last=Duvall|first=Erin|title=Kip Moore, 'Up All Night' Album Coming in April|url=http://www.theboot.com/2012/03/02/kip-moore-up-all-night-album/|access-date=March 3, 2012|newspaper=The Boot|date=March 2, 2012}} Moore co-wrote every song on the album, and Brett James produced it. A month later, "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck" hit number 1 on the Billboard country charts. "Beer Money" was the album's second single, followed by "Hey Pretty Girl". These songs also reached the country Top 5.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kip-moore/chart-history/csa/|title=Kip Moore Chart History: Country Airplay|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 10, 2020}} Up All Night was the most commercially successful album for a debut country male artist in both 2012 and 2013.{{cite news| last=Conaway| first=Alanna| title=Kip Moore Wraps Highly Successful Year Of Touring and Sales| url=http://www.roughstock.com/blog/kip-moore-wraps-highly-successful-year-of-touring-and-sales| access-date=December 17, 2013| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://archive.today/20140128213029/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/kip-moore-wraps-highly-successful-year-of-touring-and-sales| archive-date=January 28, 2014| df=mdy-all}}
Moore co-wrote two tracks on Thompson Square's self-titled debut album which was released in February 2011: "All the Way" and "Let's Fight", the latter of which was their debut single. He also co-wrote James Wesley's 2012 single "Walking Contradiction".{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-615/499433/james-wesley-talks-new-single-touring-with-taylor-swift-ronnie-dunn|title=James Wesley Talks New Single, Touring With Taylor Swift & Ronnie Dunn|magazine=Billboard }} He also co-wrote Frankie Ballard's 2016 single "Cigarette".
=''Wild Ones'' (2013–2016)=
In October 2013, Moore announced his fifth single, "Young Love".{{cite web|url=http://news.radio.com/2013/10/21/listen-to-kip-moores-nostalgic-new-song-young-love/|title=Listen to Kip Moore's Nostalgic New Song 'Young Love'|date= October 21, 2013|work=Radio.com|access-date= October 21, 2013}}{{cite news |author=Taste of Country staff| title=Kip Moore Young Love [Listen]| url=http://tasteofcountry.com/kip-moore-young-love-listen/ | access-date=November 12, 2013}} It charted at number 22 on the Country Airplay in March 2014. After it underperformed, it was followed by "Dirt Road", which failed to make Top 40.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kip-moore/chart-history/csi/|title=Kip Moore Chart History: Country Singles|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 10, 2020}} Moore then decided to "scrap" his second album and compose new material.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/kip-moore-mn0002632107/biography|title=Kip Moore - Biography & History - AllMusic|website=AllMusic }} Moore then released "I'm to Blame", the lead single to his 2015 album, Wild Ones.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/05/29/kip-moore-previews-new-album-wild-ones-chats-life-road-and-why-hell-never-make|last=Vain|first=Madison|title=Kip Moore Previews New Album, Wild Ones, Chats Life on the Road and Why He'll Never Make the Same Album Twice|magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date= May 29, 2015|access-date= May 29, 2015}} In 2016, Kip released his first EP titled Underground, featuring tracks “My Kind” and an acoustic version of “Midnight Slowdance”.
=''Slowheart'' (2017–2018)=
File:Kip Moore and the Slowhearts.jpg
On February 10, 2017, Moore released "More Girls Like You" as the lead single from a then-unannounced forthcoming album.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/More-Girls-Like-You/dp/B01NB10604|title=Kip Moore: More Girls Like You|website=Amazon |access-date=June 22, 2017}}
On June 21, 2017, Moore announced the album's title, Slowheart, and its release date of September 8, 2017.{{cite magazine|last=Moss|first=Marissa S.|title=Kip Moore Announces New Album, Talks 'Double Edged Sword' of Success|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/country/features/kip-moore-announces-new-album-slowheart-w489056|access-date=June 23, 2017|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=June 21, 2017}}
On November 16, 2018, Moore released his second EP titled Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions. Three singles were released in preparation for the EP: "Tennessee Boy," an acoustic version of "Plead the Fifth," and "It Ain't California." The EP consists of seven acoustic tracks.
=''Wild World'' (2019–2022)=
In May 2019, Moore announced on social media "That's a wrap, record #4 is done". No release date had been officially announced, but on June 15 Moore announced he was checking mixes for his upcoming record, indicating the record may be released sometime in 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2019/05/23/kip-moore-says-its-a-wrap-album-four-is-done/|title=Kip Moore Says It's A "Wrap," Album Four Is Done|date=May 23, 2019|first=Steve |last=Gazibara|website=Whiskey Riff|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-27}}
On August 9, 2019, Moore released a much-anticipated lead single to his yet to be named upcoming album. "She's Mine" is a song Moore wrote over a decade ago, and finally released it in 2019.{{cite magazine|last=Roland|first=Tom|title=Makin' Tracks: Kip Moore Digs Into His Past to Find His Potential Future in 'She's Mine'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/8532344/makin-tracks-kip-moore-shes-mine
|access-date=October 16, 2019|magazine=Billboard|date=October 7, 2019}}
On March 27, 2020, Moore released the title track for his anticipated fourth studio album titled Wild World. Later that same day, Moore did an interview with Billboard about his new album. The album, which consists of thirteen tracks (twelve of which are co-written by Moore), was released on May 29, 2020.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/9344303/kip-moore-wild-world-album-release-date|title=Kip Moore Sets Date for New Album 'Wild World': Exclusive|date=March 27, 2020|magazine=Billboard}} Another preview song, "Southpaw", followed on April 17, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://tasteofcountry.com/kip-moore-southpaw/|title=Kip Moore Channels His Inner Outlaw in 'Southpaw' [Listen]|last=Stefano|first=Angela|website=Taste of Country|date=April 17, 2020 |language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-20}}
In January 2022, Moore released a re-recorded version of "Crazy One More Time", which was previously featured as an album track on Up All Night. The new version was sent to country radio on January 24, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/country/future-releases|title=Future Releases for Country Radio Stations|website=AllAccess|accessdate=January 4, 2022}}
=''Damn Love'' (2023)=
On February 24, 2023, Moore released the first single from his fifth studio album, "Damn Love". The album of the same name was released on April 28, 2023. "Kinda Bar", the album's second single, was released on March 24, 2023.
=Move to Virgin Music Group=
On March 17, 2024, Moore announced that he and his longtime label MCA were splitting. At the same, he announced that he was working on his sixth studio album, which he expected to release independently.{{cite web |last1=Liptak |first1=Carena |title=Kip Moore Is Leaving MCA Records, His Label of Over a Decade Read More: Kip Moore Is Leaving MCA Records, His Label of Over a Decade |url=https://tasteofcountry.com/kip-moore-leaving-label-mca-records/ |access-date=September 16, 2024 |date=March 18, 2024}} However, in September 2024, Moore announced that he signed a global deal with Virgin Music Group.{{cite magazine |last1=Newman |first1=Melinda |title=Kip Moore Signs With Virgin Music Group |magazine=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/kip-moore-signs-virgin-music-group-new-song/ |access-date=September 16, 2024 |date=September 12, 2024}} For his work in promoting country music around the world through his international tours, Moore was awarded the 2024 International Artist Achievement Award at the 58th Annual CMA Awards.{{cite web |last1=Dowling |first1=Marcus K. |title=Country star Kip Moore's 'Solitary Tracks' dives into maturity, growing worldwide stardom |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/02/27/kip-moores-solitary-tracks-dives-into-maturity-and-global-stardom/78413039007/ |website=The Tennessean |access-date=25 March 2025 |date=27 February 2025}}
Moore released his sixth studio album, Solitary Tracks, on February 28, 2025. The album release was preceded by the promotional singles "Live Here To Work",{{cite web |last1=Iahn |first1=Buddy |title=Kip Moore challenges the man in fiery new song |url=https://themusicuniverse.com/kip-moore-challenges-the-man-in-fiery-new-song/ |website=The Music Universe |access-date=25 March 2025 |date=21 September 2024}} "Learning As I Go",{{cite web |title=Kip Moore Navigates The Unknown In Relatable New Anthem "Learning As I Go" |url=https://thecountrynote.com/in-the-news/kip-moore-navigates-the-unknown-in-relatable-new-anthem-learning-as-i-go/ |website=The Country Note |access-date=25 March 2025 |date=18 October 2024}} "Flowers in December", "Bad Spot" and "Around You".
Personal life
In his free time, Moore enjoys carpentry,{{cite web |last1=Trapp |first1=Phillip |title=Kip Moore Recorded a New Album During Quarantine, Picked Up New Hobby in Quarantine |url=https://tasteofcountry.com/kip-moore-quarantine-album-carpentry/ |website=Taste of Country |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=30 December 2020}} surfing{{cite web |last1=Lanier |first1=Josh |title=Kip Moore Reveals How Surfing Taps Into 'Childhood Joy' |url=https://outsider.com/news/country-music/kip-moore-reveals-how-surfing-taps-into-childhood-joy-unlike-any-other-outdoor-activity/ |website=Outsider |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=22 February 2021}} rock climbing and hiking.{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Kristen M. |title=In 'Wild World' singer Kip Moore turns a mirror on himself |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/wild-world-singer-kip-moore-turns-mirror-70903662 |website=ABC News |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=27 May 2020}} Moore co-manages a lodging facility for outdoor enthusiasts in Rogers, Kentucky.{{cite web |last1=Casey |first1=Jim |title=Kip Moore Opens New Rock Climbing & Hiking Lodge in Kentucky |url=https://www.thecountrydaily.com/2018/06/28/kip-moore-opens-new-rock-climbing-hiking-lodge-in-kentucky/ |website=The Country Daily |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=28 June 2018}} Moore currently resides in South Carolina, and divides his time between South Carolina and Maui. Moore founded the charity, One Heartbeat, which aims to solving housing and other economic challenges faced by some families in the wake of rising costs and decreasing affordability."
Moore has never been married and has no children. He stated that "...it's not like I'm out doing really wild stuff. It's just that my focus has been so hyper-driven on the music that even when I'm off the road I'm always back in the studio writing and creating."{{cite web |last1=Murray |first1=Ace |title=OK ladies, Kip Moore might be ready to settle down..... |url=https://bestcountryfm.com/2019/04/02/ok-ladies-kip-moore-might-be-ready-to-settle-down/ |website=BestCountry103KRSB.fm |access-date=22 December 2021 |date=2 April 2019}} "I've been a boyfriend maybe three or four times in my whole life. I hang out here and there, but I'm that kind of that person who longs for so much solo time, freedom, alone time. It does seem like a lot of guys my age in this business are getting married, but I'll probably be the last bachelor standing!"{{cite web |last1=Brock |first1=Tiffini |title=Watch Kip Moore's New Video for "I'm to Blame" |url=https://countrymusicbistro.com/watch-kip-moores-new-video-im-blame/ |website=Country Music Bistro |access-date=22 December 2021 |date=8 April 2015}}
Moore considers himself a private person. "I don't owe anybody anything to tell them about my personal life and that's how I’ve always felt. It's ways of protecting people around me, because the minute I say it, people will pry like crazy."{{cite web |last1=Dukes |first1=Billy |title=Kip Moore Asked Friends to Help Him Through Dark Times |url=https://tasteofcountry.com/kip-moore-damn-love-interview-ashley-mcbryde-jaren-johnston-dark-thoughts/ |website=Taste of Country |access-date=29 April 2023 |date=28 April 2023}} Moore also considers himself to be a spiritual person. "....I have always had a faith about me. There have been times in my life where I’ve had to be really diligent and I’ve taken the time to wake up every morning, read a little bit of scripture, and meditate. That centers me in a different way."{{cite web |last1=Vain |first1=Madison |title=Kip Moore Is Finally Living |url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a63894665/kip-moore-solitary-tracks-interview/ |website=Esquire |access-date=25 March 2025 |date=24 February 2025}}
Regarding social media, Moore has admitted that he "loathes" it and feels that he may eventually be "phased out" because he is not creating content aimed at new generations of country music fans.{{cite web |last1=Varvaris |first1=Mary |title=Kip Moore Concerned About Being 'Phased Out' For Loathing Social Media |url=https://countrytown.com/news/kip-moore-concerned-about-being-phased-out-for-loathing-social-media/12Vly8rNzM8/11-07-24 |publisher=Countrytown |access-date=September 16, 2024 |date=July 11, 2024}}
Discography
{{main|Kip Moore discography}}
- Up All Night (2012)
- Wild Ones (2015)
- Slowheart (2017)
- Wild World (2020)
- Damn Love (2023){{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/damn-love/1671209612|title=Damn Love by Kip Moore on Apple Music|date=April 28, 2023|via=music.apple.com}}
- Solitary Tracks (2025){{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/solitary-tracks/1781928144|title=Solitary Tracks by Kip Moore on Apple Music|date=February 28, 2025|via=music.apple.com}}
Awards and nominations
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! Association ! Category ! Result |
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| rowspan="3"|2012
|rowspan="3"|American Country Awards |
| Single by a New Artist – "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck"
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| Music Video by a New Artist – "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck"
| {{nominated}} |
| 2013
|rowspan=4|Country Music Association Awards | {{nominated}} |
| 2014
| {{nominated}} |
| 2023
|rowspan=2|International Artist Achievement Award |{{nominated}} |
| 2024 |
References
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External links
- {{official website|www.kipmoore.net}}
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