Moore gladly takes the long road
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 – Nominated for his first CMA Award in the "New Artist Of The Year" category, Kip Moore was predictably happy.
"It's been a long road," he said. "I think back on the thousands of hours of songwriting and hundreds of thousands of miles we've logged on the road...I wouldn't trade any of that for the quick and easy route. I've learned so much, and I'm truly honored to be up for the CMA's 'New Artist Of The Year' Award," said Moore. "I have to admit...this is also a little extra inspiration for us as we finish up the next album."
Last year, Moore enjoyed the best selling debut country album of 2012, which spawned the Platinum, two week chart-topping hit Somethin' 'Bout A Truck, followed by the hits Beer Money and Hey Pretty Girl.
More news for Kip Moore
- 09/12/24: Moore leaves MCA for Virgin
- 07/29/24: Moore gos Nomad route in U.S.
- 03/20/24: Moore splits with Universal
- 02/14/24: South Africa hosts country fest
- 01/22/24: Ciurrington, Moore tour together
- 09/20/23: Worsham, Moore team up for video
- 09/13/23: Combs, Wallen, Moore nominated for CMA International Awards
- 04/28/23: Swindell, Moore, Smith release music
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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