Scott started out in 2009 when he managed to win the singing contest 'Clayton Idol' held by WQDR-FM at the Clayton Harvest Festival in Clayton, North Carolina. Following this win Scott sang at numerous local shows with the radio station.
His success came about in 2011, after winning the popular talent show, USA's, 'American Idol'. Scott was the series' youngest male winner and second youngest winner overall. Scott McCreery had to have one of his parents live with him during the process of the show due to his young age. Following his success in the reality TV show, Scott went on to record and release his debut studio album, titled, Clear as Day, that same year. The album was highly successful and was impressively certified platinum in America.
Scott’s unique style meant his country vocals suited a number outlets. This was made evident through his debut album including the top 20 country songs, "I Love You This Big" and "The Trouble with Girls". Additionally his talents filtered through to him successfully releasing a public's favourite, Christmas album in 2012, titled, 'Christmas with Scotty McCreery', which has impressively been certified gold in the USA.
Success didn’t end there however, his first single from his third album titled, "See You Tonight", successfully reached the highly regarded, America's top 10 on Billboard's Country charts.
Kip Moore's career in music didn't always seem as destined as other artists. He worked as a store manager for Abercrombie & Fitch for four years whilst quietly working on his own music and sound before he obtained a record deal with MCA Nashville. However after this initial struggle, the country star continued to score success on the US Country Charts. 'Mary Was the Marrying Kind' was his first appearance at #45 and this was seen as testing the waters as the follow-up 'Something' 'Bout a Truck' topped the chart upon its release in September 2011.
His debut album 'Up All Night' was released in April 2012 and peaked at #3 on the Country chart and #6 on the US Billboard. It has sold over 300,000 copies thanks to hit singles such as 'Beer Money' and 'Hey Pretty Girl'. He was awarded with three nominations in 2012 from the American Country Awards including New Artist of the Year, Single by a New Artist and Video by a New Artist.
Kip is currently working on a follow-up album to his successful debut. He has released two preceding singles to date, the first entitled 'Young Love' peaked on the Country chart at #26 whilst 'Dirt Road' reached #35. The album is currently untitled but is expected in 2015.
I thought that Scotty did a really, truly great job. I thought that him telling us about his cousin dying in the war, along with the fact he wrote a about him and his wife and son was admirable. It was great that he sang old and new songs for us too!
Kip Moore is awesome to see live. He has just as much fun performing his country music as the audience does hearing it. I enjoyed him singing “Reckless.” It was so upbeat it made me want to strut my stuff! His raspy voice fits in with the rebellious content of the song and it just works. Kip's smile is just gorgeous and he was doing it the whole, I could look at that face all day. His good looks definitely don't hurt or take away from the music they are a huge plus. I went with my mother and we had a great time. We sat back and had a couple of beers, which just go great at this type of concert.
Kip engaged the crowd and everyone seemed really into it. We could have some rowdy fun and not have to worry about crazies like some of the rock concerts that I've been to before. People are always down on him because he sings a lot about beer, trucks, and girls but it's his lax subjects and raw talent that allow for his concerts to be such a good time. You won't go in expecting some deep emotional experience but you will have lots of dancing, clapping hands, and your face will be hurting from smiling by the end of it. My only complaint is that he does spend a lot of time at the microphone, it would be nice to see him move around some more!