Kip Moore Tests His Conviction In New Song ‘Around You’
Expansive New Album Solitary Tracks Out February 28 Through Virgin Music Group
Solitary Tracks World Tour Canada Dates Announced Plus New US Dates With Billy Currington
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Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore has unveiled his steadfast new song ‘Around You‘, the latest peek at his expansive new album Solitary Tracks, a 23-song behemoth and his most ambitious album to date, due out February 28th through Virgin Music Group. With a tip of the hat to influences like The Clash and The Ramones, ‘Around You’ finds Moore testing his conviction in the face of temptation and lure.
Moore has also announced Canada dates for his Solitary Tracks World Tour, on sale today, followed by US tour dates this summer with Billy Currington. The run will kick off in June in Florida and take them through Los Angeles, San Diego, Virginia, Texas, North Carolina, and more. Moore will take his Solitary Tracks World Tour across Europe and the UK this spring as well. Tickets and select VIP packages are on sale now and can be purchased on his website:
May 17 – Stockholm, SW @ Nalen
May 18 – Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller Music Hall
May 21 – Hamburg, DE @ Docks
May 23 – Cologne, DE @ E-Werk
May 24 – Stuttgart, DE @ Im Wizemann – Halle
May 25 – Zurich, CH @ Kaufleuten
May 28 – Tilburg, NL @ 13
May 30 – Birmingham, UK @ Academy
May 31 – Leeds, UK @ Academy
June 1 – Belfast, UK @ SSE Arena
June 4 – Newcastle, UK @ City Hall
June 5 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro Arena
June 7 – London, UK @ Brixton Academy
June 8 – Manchester, UK @ Apollo
‘Around You’ follows the release of ‘Bad Spot‘, a dreamy, piano-led confession that reveals a weathered soul finally growing up. Rolling Stone called it “intensely personal” and Billboard lauded his “rugged, heart-on-his-sleeve vocal,” while Music Row stated “As usual, his delivery is urgent and believable” and American Songwriter raved “Moore officially revealed his next career chapter – and it’s a rich one.”
His sixth studio album, Solitary Tracks is a resonant opus from beginning to end, and a testament to Moore’s wanderlust drive to pave his own path and explore new horizons. He has already teased several new songs providing an early glimpse at the album, including the “blistering” (Billboard) ‘Live Here to Work‘, the “gritty, rough, and rowdy” (Whiskey Riff) ‘Learning As I Go‘ as well as the “heartfelt anthem” (All Country News) ‘Flowers in December‘ and the slow-burning track ‘Wildfire‘.
There are many paths to follow in an artistic career, but for Kip Moore, the choice has always been a clear “forward,” even if he has to go it alone. With Solitary Tracks, his internal compass is stronger than ever. Harbouring an established reputation as a soulful troubadour with solid country roots and a global platform, Kip has emerged as one of only a few country artists who’s international footprint is just as deep as his stateside base, built by years of slow, painstaking effort and tireless touring, with fans latching on to a creative force of nature who’ll never sell his soul. And now, Solitary Tracks takes them deeper into the creative wild.
Embracing his lifelong drive to break new ground, Solitary Tracks is like nothing Moore has ever done. It’s an album of intensity on all levels – vocally, lyrically, and sonically – as Moore focuses his incisive pen inward. Co-produced by Moore with Jaren Johnston and additional production by Oscar Charles and Jay Joyce, its first half marks a deep-feeling acknowledgement of his solitary place, while its second part is the start of a new phase. Taken together, they wrap a defiant sense of personal growth in a raw, roots-and-soul package. Freed up by a new, globally minded label partner in Virgin Music Group, Kip is once again in a position to trust his gut.
Solitary Tracks Tracklisting:
01) High Hopes
02) Solitary Tracks
03) Pretty Horses
04) Livin’ Side
05) Around You
06) Half Full Cup
07) Bad Spot
08) Straight Line Boots
09) Rivers Don’t Run
10) Burn
11) Like Ya Stole It
12) Southern Son
13) Learning As I Go
14) Alley Cat
15) Live Here to Work
16) Love And War
17) Flowers In December
18) Forever is a Lie
19) Wildfire
20) Tough Enough
21) Good Things Never Last
22) Take What You Can Get
23) Only Me
ABOUT KIP MOORE:
Hailed as “an uncompromising, genre-defying artist firing on all cylinders” (Vice/Noisey) and “one of country’s more thoughtful artists” (Billboard), multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore has blazed his own trail and earned his place as one of music’s most beloved artists. With over 1 billion streams and 2.5 million monthly listeners, Moore has released five critically acclaimed albums and penned over a dozen chart-topping singles, including hits “Something’ ‘Bout a Truck,” “Hey Pretty Girl,” “Beer Money,” and “More Girls Like You.” A truly remarkable performer and “one of country music’s most tireless and powerful live draws” (Rolling Stone), Moore is renowned for his signature sound playing blistering live shows in stadiums, arenas, and theaters around the globe, which resulted in his recently awarded 2024 CMA International Artist Achievement Award. With the announcement of his new album Solitary Tracks, Moore is poised for a monumental year as the steadfast road-warrior gears up to bring his new songs worldwide.
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