Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Justin Moore

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 2, 2025

Discover the career path of Justin Moore, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Justin Cole Moore is a prominent American country music singer and songwriter. Since signing with Valory Music Group, a Big Machine Records imprint, he has released seven studio albums, including his self-titled debut, "Outlaws Like Me," "Off the Beaten Path," "Kinda Don't Care," "Late Nights and Longnecks", "Straight Outta the Country", and "Stray Dog." Moore has achieved significant chart success with eighteen entries on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. Notably, he has had several number-one hits, such as "Small Town USA," "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away," and "The Ones That Didn't Make It Back Home", establishing himself as a leading figure in contemporary country music.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: Move to Nashville

In 2002, Justin Moore moved to Nashville, Tennessee, after graduating high school and joining his uncle's Southern rock band.

2008: Signing with Valory Music Group

In 2008, Justin Moore signed with Valory Music Group, an imprint of Big Machine Records. The label then released his digital single "I Could Kick Your Ass".

February 2009: "Small Town USA" Enters Charts

In February 2009, Justin Moore's single "Small Town USA" entered the charts, followed by the release of the digital EP "The You Asked for It" EP.

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October 3, 2009: "Small Town USA" Reaches No. 1

On October 3, 2009, Justin Moore's "Small Town USA" became his first No. 1 single on the Hot Country Songs chart.

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April 2010: "Backwoods" Reaches Top 10

In April 2010, Justin Moore's "Backwoods" became his second Top 10 hit, peaking at No. 6.

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February 2011: "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" Debuts

In February 2011, Justin Moore's rendition of "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" debuted at 46 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

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June 2011: "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" Becomes Top 10 Hit

In June 2011, Justin Moore's song "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" became his third Top 10 hit.

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December 2012: Announcement of Headlining Tour in 2013

In December 2012, Justin Moore announced plans to embark on a headlining tour in 2013 and entered the studio to record his third studio album.

October 2013: "Point at You" Peaks at No. 2

In October 2013, Justin Moore's song "Point at You" peaked at No. 2 on the Country Airplay chart.

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July 2014: "Lettin' the Night Roll" Becomes Number One

In July 2014, Justin Moore's "Lettin' the Night Roll" became his fourth number one single on the Country Airplay chart.

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October 2016: "Somebody Else Will" Released as a Single

In October 2016, Justin Moore released "Somebody Else Will" as the second single from the album Kinda Don't Care. It became Moore's sixth No. 1 hit on the Country Airplay charts.

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September 30, 2019: "Why We Drink" Released to Radio

On September 30, 2019, Justin Moore's second single, "Why We Drink", from the Late Nights and Longnecks album, was released to radio. It became his eighth No. 1 on the Country Airplay charts.

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October 1, 2021: Release of "With A Woman You Love"

On October 1, 2021, Justin Moore released "With A Woman You Love" as the lead single from his upcoming album, Stray Dog. The single would become Moore's tenth No. 1 hit on the Country Airplay charts.

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