August 4

Justin Moore was born and raised in Poyen, Arkansas, population 272. His self-penned song "If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away" typifies his philosophy on life. In music and in life, Justin embodies the soul and character of a kid from a small town. Justin’s first “big gig” was at The Music Mountain Jamboree in Hot Springs, where he performed four songs with the house band and got a standing ovation.

His first single, "Back That Thing Up," was released in 2008 and made it onto the country Top 40 charts. A second single, "Small Town USA," was released in February 2009. It topped the charts and paved the way for his self-titled debut, Justin Moore, which became a Top Ten success. In 2011, Moore returned with another Top Ten country hit, "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away," and a second studio album, Outlaws Like Me.