Kip Moore: No U.S. Airplay, No Problem - Kip's Global Rise in Country Music Fame

The Stephan Hogan Podcast

Multi-platinum country artist Kip Moore joins The Stephan Hogan Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about truth, disillusionment, and the pursuit of authenticity in modern music. From his breakout hit “Somethin’ ’Bout a Truck” on Up All Night to his latest single “The Crown” and album Solitary Tracks, Kip opens up about walking away from the industry system — even while bringing in millions for his label, UMG.
Ignored by executives and feeling disconnected from the machine he helped fuel, Kip made the choice to leave. He talks candidly about how that decision revealed who his real friends were, how many drifted when the business ties broke, and why he’s never been more at peace or more creatively fulfilled.
Across albums like Wild Ones, Slowheart, Wild World, Damn Love, and Solitary Tracks, Kip Moore has built a devoted international following — from sold-out arenas in Australia and the UK to stadiums in South Africa — by refusing to chase trends or social media validation. Instead, he’s doubled down on honesty, faith, and the kind of connection that only comes through real art.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why mystery, honesty, and risk matter more than ever
• Walking away from UMG after being ignored despite massive success
• How the people he thought were close drifted when he left the label
• The creative and spiritual freedom that followed
• Finding balance through solitude, faith, and surfing
• Turning down a multi 6 figure half time show to protect his integrity
• How he built global success without US radio support or TikTok fame
• Why the UK, Australia, and South Africa embraced his music
• The deeper message of Solitary Tracks
A raw, honest look at what success really costs — and what’s waiting on the other side when you choose truth over comfort.
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