Fun facts you probably didn’t know about Kip Moore

Jul 6, 2025, 11:35 AM | Updated: 11:35 am

Kip Moore has one of the most unique voices in country music and puts on one of heck of a show. During his music career, Moore has put out six studio albums  and has achieved over 1 billion streams in his career. Let’s have a look at some fun facts that you probably didn’t know about Moore.

1.  Kip Moore was born in Tifton, Georgia and is one of six children.

2. Moore likely got his music genes from his mother who played piano and the organ in church.

3. Moore is one of, if not the best golfer in country music. His father was a golf pro and Moore eventually ended up with a golf scholarship to Valdosta State.

4. His favorite music genre isn’t just country music, but Motown.

5. Shania Twain was his celebrity crush.

6. Despite being fit, Moore loves Krispy Kreme and has eaten an entire dozen in one sitting.

7. Moore was once asked who he would want to play him in a movie and he said, Sylvester Stallone.

8. Moore loves to travel and be adventurous. He’s swam in water infested with alligators, scaled cliffs in Iceland, and has even gotten into a bull ring.

9. The 45-year-old loves to surf and has spent plenty of time in Hawaii surfing.

10. In 2004, Moore made the move to Nashville to pursue his music career. Moore released his debut album in 2012 and it featured his No. 1 song, “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck”.

Moore will be performing at out Birthday Bash on July 6 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. You purchase your tickets below.

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