It was almost a year ago that Justin Moore was named the New Artist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, and while to some it seemed a little late in his career to win a “new artist” award, Justin says, “We put our first single out six years ago and I’m a little bit of a Country Music history buff, and it sounds a lot less normal that what it is, but over the course of time that’s happened to artists like me. Eric Church just won it a couple years ago, well into his career. You go back to guys like Kenney Chesney and they won it on their third album.”
Justin’s brand new single, “This Kind of Town,” is currently climbing the charts and he says, “If my career turns out to be like [Eric and Kenny] I’ll be a happy man.”
Justin is currently out on the Certified Platinum Tour with Miranda Lambert and RaeLynn.
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“We put our first single out six years ago and I’m a little bit of a Country Music history buff, and it sounds a lot less normal that what it is, but over the course of time that’s happened to artists like me. Eric Church just won it a couple years ago, well into his career. You go back to guys like Kenney Chesney and they won it on their third album. So, I was happy to be the next one of those guys. So, if my career turns out to be like those guys I’ll be a happy man.”
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – FEBRUARY 9, 2015 – MONDAY
Justin Moore is back on Miranda Lambert’s “Certified Platinum Tour” this week with shows on Thursday (2/12) in Spokane, Washington at Spokane Arena, Friday (2/13) in Tacoma, Washington at Tacoma Dome and Saturday (2/14) in Eugene, Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena. Last week, he was announced as an opener on Brad Paisley’s upcoming 2015 summer tour.
JUSTIN MOORE – THE FACTS
BIRTH DATE: March 30, 1984 – (He’s 30)
HOMETOWN: Poyen, Arkansas
WIFE: Kate – Married in 2007 at the same time he signed his record deal with Valory.
CHILDREN: Rebecca Klein Moore (b. 071414), Kennedy Faye (b. 112111), Ella Cole (b. 021110)
DEBUT SINGLE: “Back That Thing Up” – 2008
DEBUT ALBUM: Released August 11, 2009 – Justin Moore
CURRENT ALBUM: Off The Beaten Path – RELEASED: September 17, 2013
CURRENT SINGLE: “This Kind Of Town”
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: March 13, 2009
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2014 – “Home Sweet Home” (with Vince Neil)
RECENT TWEETS:
Justin Moore @JustinColeMoore · February 6
I’m looking forward to doing another tour w/ @BradPaisley . One of my first tours, was with him. It’s exciting to go back out with him
Justin Moore retweeted
RS Country @RScountry · February 6
Brad Paisley announces summer tour, taps Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton as support: https://rol.st/1DmyK37
Justin Moore @JustinColeMoore · February 4
“@Arkansas_Logo: “I just wanted to come home and play for my home state.”- Dominique Reed” HELL YEAH! THIS..is what it’s all about! #LOYALTY
JUSTIN MOORE – AWARD WINS
2014 – Academy of Country Music Awards – New Artist of the Year
2011 – Inspirational Country Music Awards – Mainstream Inspirational Country Song – “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” – Inspirational Video – “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away”