Justin Moore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Justin Moore
Justin Moore performing live in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Justin Cole Moore
Born	(1984-03-30) March 30, 1984 (age 41) Poyen, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupations	Singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Valory Music Group
Associated acts	Jeremy Stover

Justin Cole Moore (born March 30, 1984) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is known for his many hit songs and albums. Justin Moore has released seven studio albums. These include Justin Moore (2009), Outlaws Like Me (2011), and Stray Dog (2023).

He has had many songs reach number one on the US Billboard country charts. Some of his top hits are "Small Town USA", "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away", and "With a Woman You Love". Besides music, Justin Moore also works as a radio host in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Justin Moore's Music Journey

Justin Moore started singing and performing when he was in high school. After he graduated, he joined his uncle's band. In 2002, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, a big city for country music.

In Nashville, he met a producer named Jeremy Stover. Jeremy introduced him to Scott Borchetta, who was starting a new record company called The Valory Music Co. Scott promised Justin a record deal if he was patient.

Starting Out: His First Album (2008–2010)

In 2008, Justin Moore signed with Valory Music Group. This company is part of Big Machine Records. His first song on the radio was "Back That Thing Up". It reached number 38 on the country charts.

Justin worked on his first album. He had a special way to involve fans. He put his music on social media sites like MySpace. Fans could choose their favorite songs. The top 10 songs chosen by fans were put on his album.

Justin Moore at the ACM Awards in 2010

His next song, "Small Town USA", became very popular in 2009. His first album, also called Justin Moore, came out on August 11. He helped write nine of the ten songs on it. The album quickly became a top seller, reaching No. 3 on the country album chart.

To promote his music, Justin went on a "Small Town USA" tour. He visited small towns, including his hometown of Poyen, Arkansas. "Small Town USA" became his first number one song in October 2009. Other popular songs from this album included "Backwoods" and "How I Got to Be This Way".

More Success: Outlaws Like Me and Off the Beaten Path (2011–2014)

In 2011, Justin released "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away". This song quickly became his second number one hit. It was the first song from his 2011 album, Outlaws Like Me. This album was released on June 21, 2011.

Other songs from this album, like "Bait a Hook" and "Til My Last Day", also did well. "Til My Last Day" became another number one hit for him.

In 2013, Justin started working on his third album. The first song from it was "Point at You". It reached No. 2 on the country charts. His third album, Off the Beaten Path, came out on September 17, 2013. The song "Lettin' the Night Roll" from this album became his fourth number one hit in 2014.

Justin also sang with other artists. He joined Thomas Rhett on Brantley Gilbert's song "Small Town Throwdown". He also recorded a cover of "Home Sweet Home" with Vince Neil, the lead singer of the band Mötley Crüe.

New Albums: Kinda Don't Care and Late Nights and Longnecks (2015–2020)

Justin Moore's fourth album, Kinda Don't Care, was released in August 2016. Its first song, "You Look Like I Need a Drink", became another number one hit. Later, "Somebody Else Will" also reached number one, making it his sixth chart-topper.

The album Kinda Don't Care reached No. 1 on the country album charts. It also included another song with Brantley Gilbert called "More Middle Fingers."

In 2019, Justin announced his fifth album, Late Nights and Longnecks. The first song from it, "The Ones That Didn't Make It Back Home", became his seventh number one hit. His next song, "Why We Drink", also reached number one. Late Nights and Longnecks debuted at No. 2 on the country album charts.

Recent Music: Straight Outta The Country and Stray Dog (2021–Present)

Justin Moore released his sixth album, Straight Outta the Country, in April 2021. The main song from this album, "We Didn't Have Much", became his ninth number one hit.

In 2023, he announced his seventh album, Stray Dog, which came out on May 5. The song "With A Woman You Love" from this album became his tenth number one hit. He also released "You, Me, & Whiskey", a duet with Priscilla Block, which was very popular.

In November 2023, Justin released "This Is My Dirt". This song is the first single from his upcoming eighth album. He also released "Put A Boot In It" and "The Worst" (featuring Randy Houser) as promotional songs. In August 2024, he was featured on the song "Dirty Money" with Brantley Gilbert, marking their third collaboration.

Awards and Recognitions

Justin Moore has won several awards for his music.

Justin Moore's Music Style

Music experts describe Justin Moore as a singer who sounds like a "good kid from a small town with a rowdy heart of gold." He started writing his own songs because he couldn't find others to write for him when he first moved to Nashville.

Some critics have said his music is "country rock" with a strong "southern, country charm and twang." People often say his style is more authentic than some other country artists.

About Justin Moore's Life

Justin Moore married his wife, Kate, in 2007. They have three daughters and one son together.

He is a big fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks sports teams. Justin Moore also supports the Republican Party.

Discography

Studio albums

• Justin Moore (2009)
• Outlaws Like Me (2011)
• Off the Beaten Path (2013)
• Kinda Don't Care (2016)
• Late Nights and Longnecks (2019)
• Straight Outta the Country (2021)
• Stray Dog (2023)
• This Is My Dirt (2024)

See also

In Spanish: Justin Moore para niños