Moore splits with Universal
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – Kip Moore parted ways with Universal Nashville, his longtime label.
Moore apparently is talking with other labels, but it was unclear who would release new music.
"I've been extremely grateful for the opportunity to make records on a label like MCA over the last 10 plus years," said Moore. (MCA is part of Universal). "They've been such a top notch team, and I've been so lucky to have had the freedom through the years to do it my way. Promo team...I can't say enough about the rock stars each one of you are. You work tirelessly and you don't get thanked enough. I almost stayed because of that bond alone."
Moore, 43, has released five albums since 2012 including "Damn Love" in 2023.
More news for Kip Moore
- 01/30/25: Moore readies "Around You"
- 01/10/25: Moore makes "Solitary Tracks"
- 11/26/24: Moore sets European dates for '25
- 11/22/24: Moore makes good on threat; releases two songs
- 10/18/24: Moore is "Learning As I Go"
- 09/22/24: Moore considers "Live Here to Work"
- 09/12/24: Moore leaves MCA for Virgin
- 07/29/24: Moore gos Nomad route in U.S.
CD reviews for Kip Moore
You may be confused by the opening title track of Kip Moore's fifth studio album. "Damn Love" is a soft techno ballad straight out of the Eighties from an artist that traditionally has gone for hard charging hits like "Beer Money" and "Somethin' Bout a Truck."
He has regaled his fans with tales of running off with an airport flight attendant, getting fired from Wal-Mart for smoking grass and a litany of other country vices including, drinking of course. ...
There are moments while listening to Kip Moore's album where the listener might feel like he/she is sampling new Kid Rock music - albeit, with plenty more heart and soul. Moore sings with a similarly endearing scratchy vocal tone, and has a primarily country music fan base, but that's where these two artists part ways artistically. Whereas Kid Rock mostly raises hell, Moore raises awareness. Kid Rock might be perfectly comfortable singing about his dark side, but Moore is heard ...
Kip Moore's greatest musical selling point is his raspy singing voice. Much like Bob Seger long before him, his is a vocal tone that gets your immediate attention every time you hear it. This EP-length project presents Moore in a quieter setting than usual. That distinctive voice is unavoidable, though, whether revved up or tamped down.
The song that stands out most is "It Ain't California," which is introduced with a beautifully twangy electric guitar riff. ...
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