Continuing the hot streak. It’s not often you see an artist switch labels, release an album, release a deluxe version of said album, then proceed to drop another single off an entirely new project, all within the span of 13 months. However, that just seems to be par for the course for Kip Moore. As we all know, Moore has built a name for himself by doing things his own way. From cultivating a dedicated fanbase all the way in South Africa to sticking to his patented blend of country, rock and soul, the Georgia native has never been one to adhere to the conventions of the genre and whatever current trend is sweeping Nashville. This was put on full display back in February when he released yet another fantastic record, Solitary Tracks, which served as his sixth studio album and first under Virgin Music Group. Like nearly every one of his albums, Solitary Tracks was yet another wholly unique venture from Moore. From the high-energy tracks such as “Live Here To Work,” “Around You” and “Good Things Never Last,” which saw the “Last Shot” singer dabbling in a classic rock sound to the introspective musings of “Flowers In December,” “Forever Is A Lie” and “Learning As I Go,” the mammoth, 23-song album had a little bit for everyone. With that being said, however, he wasn’t done with the world of Solitary Tracks. Back in August, he released a deluxe version of the record, which contained live versions of the title track and “Rivers Don’t Run” along with the brand new, standout track, “American Heartbreak.” As 2025 slowly comes to a close, you would think that Moore would have been satisfied releasing a 26-track album, wrapping up the spring and summer portion of his Solitary Tracks World Tour and preparing for the final leg of his fall tour, which starts tonight in Pueblo, Colorado. That notion was proven false as he took to Instagram earlier this week to announce the release of another new single, “The Crown,” which was released today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kip Moore (@kipmooremusic) Written by Moore along with Luke Preston and Andrew DeRoberts, “The Crown” finds the “Hey Pretty Girl” singer once again grappling with trying to keep his wild side at bay. Battling with the temptation to let loose and burn everything down, Moore ponders abandoning the current path he’s on in the first verse. “They say that Jesus saves, but the Devil buys a beer I’m trying to be good but I’ve got something in my ear Sayin’ burn it all down, set it on fire Yeah, I think I might go ahead and lose my grip Head straight for the rocks and go down with the ship And I can’t be the only one feeling this way tonight” This leads straight into the rocking chorus where Moore decides to let loose, live a little dangerously and ultimately abandon any fears that were holding him back. “Smoke ’em if you got ’em Drive it like you stole it Tip the bottle to the bottom Play the hand that you’re holdin’ Do no harm, take no shit Don’t talk too loud, keep a big stick Don’t start a fight if you can’t wear the crown Don’t turn it up if you can’t shut it down” For Moore, “The Crown” is all about having pent-up frustration within your own life and setting it free. Discussing the track, he’d note that its mission statement is to live life on your own path and ultimately abandon whatever fears are currently dominating your life. “The Crown’ is about having a lot of pent up of frustration – within your own fears and failures – along with your look at society. It’s choosing to finally say ‘f*** it’ and telling that fear to take a hike. And then there’s a forbearing at the end of the chorus, that if you let it rip too much there are consequences.” Much like his last release, “American Heartbreak,” “The Crown” is Moore in his sweet spot once again. Some of his most captivating work throughout his career centers around his internal battle between wanting to settle down and stay wild, and it’s captured well once again here. Though it may not be as compelling lyrically as the likes of “Fire and Flame,” “Learning As I Go” and “The Guitar Slinger,” the rocking production does an excellent job complementing the already solid lyrical effort here. “The Crown” Kip Moore Tour Dates 10.17 – Pueblo, CO – Pueblo Memorial Hall*^ 10.18 – Cheyenne, WY – The Lincoln*^ 10.23 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory*^ 10.24 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm*^ 10.25 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm*^ 10.30 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection *^ 10.31 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*^ 11.1 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*^ 11.6 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note* 11.7 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion* 11.8 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre* 11.13 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom* 11.14 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom* 11.15 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount* 12.4 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s# 12.5 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues# 12.6 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre# 12.11 – Portland, ME – State Theater* 12.12 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater* 12.13 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone* 12.18 – Nashville, TN – The Ryman Auditorium* 12.19 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre* 12.20 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal* *McCoy Moore *^Leon Majcen #Caylee Hammack  The post Kip Moore Continues Big Year With Rockin’ New Single, “The Crown” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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When you hear the words “all in,” what do you think? Some people might think of a super elaborate halloween costume, and others might think of passionate hobbies, like competitive birdwatching. Whatever you picture, the idea is the same: Going “all in” means doing something with total commitment—literally giving it your “all” and going completely over the top. No second guessing, no holding back—just full-throttle enthusiasm with some creativity and flair thrown in. That’s how we get those viral internet moments we can’t stop watching.Libraries run by…pranksters? See on Instagram Lately, libraries have been going “all in” with their promotional content. You would think that a marketing campaign for a library would simply be educational or sentimental, but you’d be wrong. The latest trend for libraries: humor and pranks. It’s not just one library going all in on silliness, it’s a bunch of them. Read more about the libraries that are pulling out all the stops to get people to come by in the latest Upworthy article, here! A Diva who goes All In @benjisrealmusic surprise?? so excited, so happy? I thought I was the only person who was obsessed with the song “Where the Hell is My Husband?” by the singer RAYE, but after seeing this video by Benji James, I realized it was very wrong. Benji is someone who is not afraid to go ALL IN. He sang on stage with a recording of back-up dancers behind him (who were also him). Plus, a full suit that could have been worn by Elton John and a bedazzled microphone. To top it all off, at the end of the performance Benji announced, “I’m getting married next month!” According to Benji’s TikTok bio, he’s a Sparkling Sequin Diva by day and a Synth Pop Songwriter by night. This is someone who clearly goes All In…and I want more!All In on SinglesYou might’ve heard of Kristen Bell’s wildly popular show “Nobody Wants This,” where she plays Joanne, a snarky LA podcaster, who falls in love with Noah, a young “hot” rabbi (played by Adam Brody). Some fans are going All In on getting ready for Season 2, which is released on Netflix on October 23. The snack bar company, All In Food, is prepping people for their watch parties by releasing a bingo card, where fans can fill out the most iconic character moments as they occur. Another thing All In Food goes all in on? Free bars. You can get the best sweet treat at Starbucks and Sprouts. Try one from the Sprouts “New For You Destination” for free today! One too many poppy seeds @llaurenaikenn @Costco Wholesale pls sponsor her, she’s obviously a huge fan of your almond poppy seed muffins ?‍↔️@Rylyn I feel this one on a personal level. There’s something about the texture of poppy seeds that are so addictive. This girl went all in on poppy seed muffins, so much so they showed up on her school mandated drug test. The addiction is real, but cannot be that serious. One comment said “I can’t believe its [sic] 2025 and they still haven’t figured out how to differentiate poppy seeds from opium in a drug test…” and honestly, that’s a valid thought. Nor'easter causes the cinematic moment of the year @aldrindelcarmen_ BTW… this was the first take ? #nyc #fyp #mariahcarey Ib: @boymarinho & the icon @bretmanrock ?? Mariah Carey might be the queen of going all in: her song “My All” is the perfect example of passion, committing to the bit and raw, pure emotion. If not for Mariah Carey, we would be missing out on a lot more incredible lip-syncing videos (and certainly would be missing an iconic Christmas song).On the East Coast this last week, states ranging from the Carolinas to Massachusetts experienced extreme weather, what meteorologists call a “Nor’Easter”. Thanks to Mariah Carey’s “My All” and the intense wind and rain, Aldrin may have given us the cinematic masterpiece of the year. But, some might say this video (or this one!) is giving it a run for its money. One thing's for sure, Mariah Carey and all these lip-syncers are going All In, and we're all for it.Snag your free (!!) snack bar here while this deal lasts. Just pick up a bar at Sprouts and text a pic ofv your receipt to get it for free. Enoy!

There are a lot of tough things about being a parent, but one of the toughest has to be helping your child discover and nurture their talents. You want to encourage them to try new things without overwhelming them. You want them busy with lots of enriching activities but not so busy they don't have time to just be a kid. And when you do stumble on something they have a knack for, you tread lightly, wanting to give them every opportunity to pursue it without pushing too hard. It's a really tricky balance to get right. Maybe that's why we're so fascinated with child prodigies, or even just talented kids whose parents have done a bang-up job of giving them the space and encouragement to explore their creativity.Joseph, a dad from Dublin, Ireland says he started drawing and painting in the evenings about a year ago to help him unwind from work. It's a great idea, because adult coloring has been shown to have a ton of positive mental health effects. Plus, it's fun! But one unintended and adorable side effect of Joseph's coloring was that his young son, Philip, decided he wanted to emulate him.Philip had always loved coloring but, Joseph says, "I had to get him some pastels, and he started trying on the same drawings as I did," Joseph says. "I found it absolutely adorable when he was seriously repeating the same movements as me: cleaning the tips of the pastels, blend the edges of colors, etc."One thing quickly became apparent: Philip was much, much better than his old man."About a month ago, he made a painting that was so good I had to share it on Reddit. Within two days, it generated over 100,000 views and 3000 likes."The overwhelming response? "Uh, 5-year-olds can't do that."Have a look and see for yourself. Not bad, eh? Philip painted this blue mountain lake piece with help from a YouTube tutorial. bruncvik/reddit The first piece Philip shared is wildly impressive. Some commenters couldn't believe that a 5-year-old could have made it, but I think you can see it pretty clearly. It has just enough childlike crudeness, but the stylistic flair is just off the charts, from the whispy sky to the slightly foreboding trees. Redditors agreed that it was incredible."Thats better than I can do now at 25," one Reddit user wrote.Others questioned whether the boy might be related to Bob Ross."I told [Philip] about it, and I guess that was his first big dopamine hit," Joseph says of going viral. "Since then, he is asking to draw more often, and there's often an intrinsic reward for him. One painting got submitted to a charity auction at his school ... I don't pressure him to draw; he's coming to me to ask whether he can use my pastels"One critical part of the story is that Philip often follows along with YouTube videos that his dad finds for him. Lest you think this should diminish how impressive the painting is, quite the contrary. As someone with an almost-5-year-old of my own, I've seen the kind of stuff kids this age are capable of drawing — and it's not this! No matter how much instruction they have.The structured YouTube videos were able to unlock Philip's natural talent and guide him in a way that his dad never could.Here's the finished painting he was following along with. Honestly? I like Philip's better! It has a lot more personality. Here's what the painting was "supposed" to look like. She'z ART/YouTube The response to Philip's first painting was so positive that his dad decided to post another piece.You gotta give the people what they want!I love this one, too. The youngster's talent is on display again, with an excellent color palette and aggressive strokes giving it life. Remember — the kid is five years old! Five! Usually they can barely muster a convincing stick figure. I love this haunting purple and orange piece Philip painted! bruncvik/reddit And again, here's the model painting from YouTube. Joseph said his own versions of these paint-alongs come out looking a lot like the example, but that his son has an incredible way of making them his own.As you might expect from a 5-year-old, the brush strokes are a little more crude and dramatic — but they're purposeful, as well! Philip's renditions have a lot of energy and seem to leap off the page.But what do I know? I'm no art critic. However, the huge social media response definitely shows that Philip is onto something here. A YouTube tutorial of a sunset river helped Philip learn to paint the scene. She'z ART/YouTube Philip's dad gives a lot of thought to the right way to nurture his son's talent without pushing too hard and snuffing it out."He attended an afterschool art club, where they experimented with different media, but he found it too restrictive. He is still bringing home new art at least twice per week, but it's something he does on his own," dad says, not sure if pushing his son into formal art instruction is the right thing to do.Experts say that pushing too hard when your kid shows a flair for something, especially regarding longterm goals (like going to art school or becoming a professional artist one day), can backfire big time and make them feel overwhelmed and resentful.Believe it or not, the process of nurturing and teaching starts super early. Art teachers and experts agree that how you react to something as simple as your toddler's nonsensical scribbles can have a big impact on their self-esteem and enjoyment of making art. @susanstrikeryoungatart Scribbles provide an important opportunity to talk to your toddler, provide vocabulary, and promote literacy! #reading #readiness #scribbles #Vocabulary #todddler #art #kidsart #childrensart #childrenspainting #goodartprojects #teachingontiktok #criticalthinking #fypシ #fypage #teachingart #artlessons Joseph finds lots of subtle ways to encourage his son's interest."One thing I do with him, though, is to talk about painting when we are out and about. Last weekend, we went to watch the sunset, and I asked him what colors he'd use for the clouds. ... Philip is just as obsessed with different shades (his current favorite word is 'vermilion' and his favorite color is 'turquoise'), and how they mix."Being the parent of a talented or gifted kid is no easy job. There are a lot of pitfalls and plenty of ways to bungle your attempts to nurture that talent. As impressive as Philip's artwork is, especially for his age, the thoughtful parenting on display in this story is just as awesome.This article originally appeared in January. It has been updated.

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