Marty Smith - The Road You Leave Behind #3 - Kip Moore

Before Kip Moore became the award-winning artist he is today, he had to maintain his passion - or as he puts it, “a little bit of crazy” - for 8 years. Marty Smith sits down with the “Beer Money” singer to talk about his fierce dedication to country music, sports’ influence on his music career, and his love for all things surfing. He released his double album this spring and opens up about how factors like the pandemic and “the awakening of a country” adjusted the album’s success. Listen to ‘The Road You Leave Behind’ as Kip Moore talks regrets, motivations, and faith.

[@jonathanhughes8679]

Country Music is sleeping on the greatest guy in Country Music right now.

[@idatenbush6888]

He is the most underrated but the best artist out there

[@micheletaylorashley2958]

Exactly!!

[@crdaughenbaugh]

This is more than an interview. This is an incredible deep conversation between two genuine people that is rare now a days. Such comfort and vulnerability you both shared.

[@nancyreed7042]

He doesn’t get what he deserves. He’s the best voice in all his music 🎶 ❤him👏👏🔥

[@jacquelinelevyharrington3497]

Kip is one of the best & most underrated artists in the music industry and his songwriting ability is on an entirely different level. I agree 110% that radio has missed the mark by not playing music from this album in it's entirety. It's one of his best albums to date & I love all his previous records & EP's & previous underground projects each & every cut is amazing & unique in it's own right and need to be heard. Marty this was by far one of the best Kip Moore interviews I've ever heard. A+ my man. 🤙 💖🎶🎸🎵🎤🔥

[@majinvuj]

He's so deep and so good at his craft. It's insane more people don't know about him and his music.

[@JaredSchumaier]

Kip is a legend!! A special kind of artist that doesn’t get the credit he deserves!

[@evelenegreen1243]

Wow, you are an amazing person. Your calling is right where it is and your right, I’ve had times in my life that God calls me to run to a different place to help people in need and I often dream about the world in need. Thank you for sharing this amazing part of your life. You bring hope to many people especially through your music. ❤️

[@alice1blue]

Marty Smith you deserve A+ You asked Kip Moore golden questions. It was refreshing & beautiful to hear & see real conversation. Great interview!

[@MsGailjack]

I had the absolute pleasure of being at Kip’s first ever Belfast show. Honestly the most amazing show from start to finish. Can’t wait until he comes back.

[@KinzieColeman]

Wonderful interview. It's sad how little he is recognized. Great guy and extremely talented.

[@bevelytowler6301]

Kip you are absolutely amazing

[@kayeandrews1865]

We listen to songs & your shows at home daily Kip.West OZ here again.We are not radio minded here. Don’t have a radio at all . Only an iPad .

[@lauraprudhomme3858]

thank goodness he didn't quit

[@elainemiller266]

Back bone, humble one's self, disregard Negative unsuccessful people who put other's Down to boast themselves, (tenacity) (Due diligence) 🚫 foolishness.(be kind) (calm) and Faith in oneself without (arrogance) remain Forever Young at Heart ❤️ no Matter how Hard ❣️ FOLKS are personal Choices and decisions have been and always will the barrier 🚧 between a Good Hard Purpose filled Life, please for the love of GOD.. Teach your children well.be the Change in Life..No Short cuts , less lefts an rights, Forward ⏩ Ahead lead a good clean Decent Life. ! Thanks 👍 Kip for being U ❣️ and Mr Smith Too for sharing this presious jewel.

[@laurenmichelle7276]

Kip Moore is The Greatest Artist Of All Time … his music speaks to my heart & soul more than words can say

[@pamelajefferson4023]

Sorry all that happened to you But look at you now made you a very strong person in life . You are a wonderful amazing artist.

[@bevelytowler6301]

Kip I can sit and just listen to you talk and sing you are the best at everything you do I just love it

[@dawnmiller9032]

And now we are in the first minutes of the first song showcased in this interview and I believe Kip is unbelievably grateful.

[@airra4520]

Wild World was the most perfect song for all the issues in 2020. Thank you, Kip! You are an amazing song writer!

[@jonmurphy7364]

Seeing Kip live was one of the best shows ive ever seen. the no frills, thrills, flashy lights or smoke environment is so much more intimate. Comparable to when i saw George Strait in buffalo some 10 years prior. My wife and I are huge fans and we have every record except the deluxe version of wild world, i plan on remedying that within the next week or two. Probably like a thousand others out there, and for good reason, our first dance as husband and wife was "Hey Pretty Girl". Although id like to think im the only one who pirated a completely acoustic version off youtube that was just kip and his guitar doing that song. This song is special to us for more than one reason. "Wild ones, janie blu, southpaw, plead the fifth, blame" just to name a few, are on my list of songs that i just cant play loud enough. Hearing kip speak about playing bittersweet company as an opening song took me back to the night we saw him at the Kodak Center in Rochester, NY 2019 room to spare tour. After being introduced to tucker beathard who i am now a big fan of we were hitting the bathroom before kip started his set and still in the hallway when he started bittersweet company, vocals only, i was physically feeling the soundwaves coming out of the theatre into the hallway and pulling me in. after that song, they played one more before kip said something to the affect of "dam rochester, i didnt know how this was gonna go tonight but were about to change what i originally had planned, were gonna have some fun" and the place erupted. show was scheduled til about 1030, at 1020 kip asks what time it was and then says "dang, just starting to find my groove here, you dont want to go home just yet right?" another eruption. at perhaps 1115 he comes back out to talk to us one last time for the encore, he starts playing guitar man. And I mean legitimately pouring his heart and soul out on that stage, offering that song up as a final gift and goodbye. its late people and people have long drives home, so they are starting to head out, which i can understand we had an hour or so drive that night ourselves. we stay til the end but i hate the fact that i thought for even a second to get up and leave and try and beat the traffic out of the parking lot, this man now with his band behind him shoulder to shoulder almost as if they are giving him a big group hug while he closes it out was such a powerful moment, made me vow to never let the thought of leaving the theatre before the performers leave the stage ever again. This was long winded, but im glad i said it. Thank you Kip, and thank you Marty for hosting the podcast with the most underrated country artist in the business today, and frankly an underrated singer/songwriter of any genre.

[@user-wn4xp5dg2o]

She's Still his after everything, grateful,whole heartly and Wellbeing, wisdom is like Healing takes time experience and self worth sacrifice and Ambition,and no doubt! And Grandma intuition... valuable knowledge key...Never Bother a MAN while HE'S HARD Working... life's a Marathon Not a Sprint a Journey to EACH is Own Unique ❤

[@ajcarson1]

Have to say - I've had this video on my list to watch for a while and finally found time to sit and watch. Kip's been my number 1 for many years - and this interview solidified that even more. Excellent job Marty - seriously... You made a fan out of me. Subscribed - definitely following your great content brother.

[@joelleiser2942]

Thank you both. You have made the world a better place.

[@jamiecordova460]

Wow this was a great interview! I love thought provoking conversations.

[@anncampbell6223]

He's SUCH a GREAT person, with an AMAZING soul!🤩❤

[@micheletaylorashley2958]

I love kip's interviews!! Lip is AWESOME!!!💖💖💖

[@cindypierce8086]

This was a really good and a really deep conversation.. And the sad but true kip is so underrated compared to other singer's in Nashville.. And the other truth is he is doing what he loves ❤️

[@katherineschwenkner50]

I love Kip's music. Thank you for sharing.

[@jodibelliveau8798]

I am so in awe of this person. Everything he says, writes talks straight to my heart. He can articulate so eloquently everything I think, I feel, I want. - I feel like I know him and he’s my best friend.

[@greekbrowneyedgirl242]

Such a great interview, best one I’ve heard so far, so deep and, raw, felt like two mates sitting in the living room chatting, Kip looked relaxed and deep in thought. He speaks straight from the heart. Kip sure looked so damn fine ❤️

[@jimjacobe]

I truly enjoy listening to Kip's music.

[@dgittings6299]

Excellent interview!

[@juliesmithrathertschreibvo4599]

Impressive honest and from the heart talk between you two

[@nelsonpicanco1396]

What a fantastic interview!! I had the privilege to briefly meet Kip in Nashville at the bluebird during a songwriters event along with Brett James. I had no idea who he was at the time (as I was brand new to country music), but as soon as he ripped into his first song, I was blown away! Now his music plays throughout my house everyday!! Truly underrated in my opinion, but definitely greatly appreciated in this household! Already snagged my tix for the Detroit show! Can't wait for my first Kip w/ full band experience! Much love from southern Ontario Canada!

[@wissemjaubert]

Thank you Marty for this ! Just amazing to hear from the man that saved me and made me believe in my dreams when I had no more hope !

[@celestejaworski7355]

great interview he is so upfront on like and genuine

[@nancyreed7042]

Love ❤️ it

[@karen-anne786]

Wow. That was the best interview. So deep, insightful and resonating. Well done. 👌

[@The_Skies_Proclaim]

I have been thinking the same thing about radio play! I bought the first release last April and I’m expecting the deluxe version any day now! I saw @KipMooreMusic at @TheRyman on Friday. It was amazing! They gave it all! Thanks for this great interview.

[@ColeHuddlestun]

One of the best interviews I've heard with an artist. Not the best in a long time...not the best recently....one of the best ever. Appreciate you both.

[@micahbeach9575]

omg literally my favorite artist!! that whole album was incredible. can’t wait to hear more from him!!

[@kimberlys.t.7206]

Kip the new album is great! Love ❤️ it. You do have to have a little crazy to be a singer, songwriter. Your craziness sure paid off.

[@elainephyllisoblenis231]

I totally love it 😍

[@sudapornobom5762]

I’m thinking to quit my job to do something that I believe it’ll make meaningful for my life. Thank for the great interview, It helps boost my confidence to quit.

[@christopherdaniray2346]

Kip is very winderful sunger song writer hope to meet him ine day soni can personally tell him how great he is

[@jonathanhughes5203]

Was worth waiting

[@jonathanhughes8679]

One of the people I most want to meet. Kip is from Tifton Ga. and I met him along ago. (I have family there) but at that time no one knew him. So I’d love a second chance.

[@wildlifebybrianhoule]

Thanks for doing this interview with an artist I highly regard. But of course now I want to see a video of Bittersweet from the Belfast show :)

[@jacquelinelevyharrington3497]

You can probably find it on youtube.

[@kayeandrews1865]

keep the sports up too.Parents bring your into the world but GOD has your blueprint which you will find when he is ready

[@micheletaylorashley2958]

Very interesting

[@dawnmiller9032]

Oh, those freckles.... and yes he is talented (VERY, VERY VERY} but when this interview opened I saw his face, I saw him as a person.

[@gymstastories]

Where is radio on ALL his work? He's not bro country!

[@kayeandrews1865]

psalm 40 v1 & 2 I heard you say this years ago .Keep reading .

[@evelenegreen1243]

Please visit my island Kipp. Swim the Jellyfish Lake and our Shark Sanctuary, the only one in the world. Relax and write your music. No one will bother you. My country welcomes you. It’s an unforgettable experience on the Republic of Palau. God is good. You deserve this beautiful life in everything you do. 🙏🏼

[@nancyreed7042]

He doesn’t get enough credit that’s for sure

[@kathywalton596]

Tough question….why can’t you forgive yourself? That’s being nonmet ifull to yourself. I know you extend that to there is it sorting out with all the peoples hearts that you encounterzzzzthays Ann magi a lot hard weight to carryzzzzI can’t fathom that sense of responsibility I’m proud of you for caring so much deeply about getting it rightzzzz😊Dadds s there for youzzz0probablybharxrt on sons then what? Do You feel guilty about my living on snake s. Ezzzneighbots needed a lik helpzzxim A fighters the challenges I encountered took My mind off of missin John I too struggled with purpose lamb kids left home Dean was gone….church did a value carin for animals and loving ma and pa….I just did t fitzzzovevis our greatest purpose. Love I. Covenant ain’t a cake walk

[@kathywalton596]

Shema???? I think my greatest call and purpose. Love ain’t just tolerating it’s standing up fo r truth righteousness etcccthats impossoblezzzbut in thbimposdibility HOD great spirits d friends reman

[@hsun3914]

Where is my money God told you to pay me for stalking? The truth about all of you stalking is coming out and country music industry is destroyed