NEWS4U MAY 2021 | UPCOMING EVENTS
JUSTIN MOORE
Down-to-earth country music star talks new album, the nostalgia of "We Didn't Have Much," staying true to his roots and more FORD CENTER | JUNE 4
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Having charted just under 20 songs - including eight number one singles - since he burst onto the country music scene with his self-titled 2009 debut, Justin Moore stands as one of the genre's most authentic stars, never betraying his roots or losing sight of what's truly important in life. And that's no small feat in a cutthroat, volatile industry. From the Arkansas native's first monster hit "Small Town USA" to this year's nostalgic "We Didn't Have Much," there's been a common thread throughout, a comforting, often emphatic reminder that Moore is 100% "straight outta the country" - which makes a fitting title for his sixth studio album, released April 23 via the Valory Music Company. Along with "We Didn't Have Much," Moore dropped the aching "She Ain't Mine No More" ahead of the new 8-song collection. Both songs demonstrate artistic growth while maintaining the singer's core sound, a balancing act he's previously achieved on fan favorites like "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" and "The Ones That Didn't Make it Back Home." But make no mistake, Moore still likes to party. In keeping with his career-long tradition of drinking anthems, Straight Outta the Country's "You Keep Getting Me Drunk" is primed to be a major sing-along when he hits the stage in Evansville. Moore was kind enough to speak with News 4U in the lead-up to the show at the Ford Center.
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