I would forgive Kip Moore almost anything after last night's stellar concert in Nashville. Opening the show with energy and closing it with the encouragement to dare to dream, it was Kip at his best. Having seen him for other sets, I was most impressed with how he has continued to grow as a performer and artist.
Each album draws you deeper into the raw emotions he presents to you. Each performance connects you to the songs in new and intimate ways.
And there wasn't much of anything to forgive when his performance was flawless. Kip brought out a mixture of songs from his albums and as a trademark his fans are known for, they sang along to each and every one, from the singles to the album cuts. At one point, he discussed his appreciation for their love of those album cuts.
But that is what Kip does best. His albums are favored not only because he mixes genres well, but because each song is a quality cut. Every song you listen to on an album of his is loved and cherished by the fans. Kip doesn't make bad songs. His consistency shows in the growing fanbase he has. I was next to people my parents age and families with young children. Young and old, he connects with them all.
And the fans love that he shares that appreciation in such a deep and resonating way.
Everyone feels like they know him personally. He has shared so much of himself with us. It was so sweet to know that while his mom was in the audience, she got to see this profound connection. I believe he was moved by the support and love shown. And that his mother was there to see it. To see his success that is unique among artists.
While Kip is not as well known as some others, his success is in how he bonds with the people who come to the shows. Word of mouth and the quality of his albums have drawn such an audience to him. While recognition would be nice (and the fans are not happy he hasn't received it), Kip cherishes where he is in his journey. As he has said numerous times, fame and fortune is not what he seeks, but that people identify with his music. And by that definition, he is a success. His ability to do so is what keeps us coming back for more.
On a personal note I absolutely loved the acoustic version he did of "Magic". It is my favorite song on the Wild Ones album and I haven't seen it performed until last night. That one contends with the album version. So thank you for sharing that with me, Kip. I am not sure which would be my favorite now.
I enjoyed the stripped down acoustic songs you did as a balance to the high energy songs you performed as well. It just goes to show your breadth of talent.
If you haven't listened to Kip's music, he has just released an acoustic EP, Room to Spare. It's a start, and it will begin your journey as fan too.
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