Justin Moore facts for kids
Justin Cole Moore (born March 30, 1984) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is known for his songs that often talk about small-town life and country values. Justin has released several successful albums and many of his songs have reached number one on the country music charts. He is also a radio personality in Arkansas.
Quick facts for kids
Justin Moore
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Justin Moore performing live in 2018
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| Birth name | Justin Cole Moore |
| Born | March 30, 1984 Poyen, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Valory Music Group |
| Associated acts | Jeremy Stover |
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Justin Moore's Music Journey
Justin Moore started singing and playing music when he was in high school. After he graduated, he joined his uncle's band. In 2002, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, which is a big city for country music. There, 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.
Early Career and First Album
In 2008, Justin Moore officially signed with Valory Music Group. This company is part of Big Machine Records. His first song played on the radio was "Back That Thing Up". It reached number 38 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Justin worked on his first album, which had a special promotion. Fans could choose their favorite songs online, and the most popular ones made it onto the album. His next song, "Small Town USA", became very popular in 2009.
On August 11, 2009, Justin released his first album, also called Justin Moore. He helped write nine of the ten songs on it. This album quickly became popular, reaching number 3 on the Top Country Albums chart. To promote the album, he went on a "Small Town USA" tour, visiting many small towns, including his hometown of Poyen, Arkansas. "Small Town USA" became his first number one song in October 2009. Two more songs from the album, "Backwoods" and "How I Got to Be This Way", also became hits.
More Albums and Number One Hits
In 2011, Justin released the song "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away". This song became his second number one hit. It was the first song from his 2011 album, Outlaws Like Me. Other songs from this album, like "Bait a Hook" and "Til My Last Day", also did very well, with "Til My Last Day" reaching number one.
In 2013, Justin started recording his third album. The first song from it was "Point at You", which became a top hit. 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 song 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.
Recent Albums and Success
Justin's fourth album, Kinda Don't Care, was released in August 2016. The first song from it, "You Look Like I Need a Drink", became another number one hit. The second song, "Somebody Else Will", also reached number one, making it his sixth chart-topping song. This album was very successful, reaching number one on the US Top Country Albums chart.
In 2019, Justin announced his fifth album, Late Nights and Longnecks. The first song, "The Ones That Didn't Make It Back Home", became his seventh number one hit. The second song, "Why We Drink", also reached number one.
His sixth album, Straight Outta the Country, was released in April 2021. The song "We Didn't Have Much" from this album became his ninth number one hit.
On May 5, 2023, Justin released his seventh album, Stray Dog. The first song from it, "With a Woman You Love", 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" as the first song from his upcoming eighth album. His eighth album, also called This Is My Dirt, was released on October 11, 2024. He also collaborated with Brantley Gilbert again on a song called "Dirty Money".
Awards and Recognitions
Justin Moore has won several awards for his music. Here are some of them:
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
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| 2011 | Inspirational Country Music Awards | Mainstream Inspirational Country Song - "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" | Won |
| Inspirational Video - "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" | Won | ||
| 2012 | American Country Awards | Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist | Nominated |
| 2014 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Artist of the Year | Won |
Justin Moore's Musical Style
Music experts describe Justin Moore as having a "small-town" image. He sings about growing up in a small town and having a good heart. When he first moved to Nashville, he learned to write his own songs because he couldn't find others to write for him. His music often has a strong country sound with a bit of a southern charm.
Justin Moore's Personal Life
Justin Moore is married to his wife, Kate. They got married in 2007. They have three daughters and one son together.
He is a big fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks sports teams. Justin also supports the Republican Party. In 2016, he supported Donald Trump in the presidential election, saying he was a unique candidate.
Justin Moore's Albums
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
