JUSTIN MOORE’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO FEATURES
NASCAR DRIVER CARL EDWARDS
“BAIT A HOOK” PREMIERED AT #1 OVER THE WEEKEND
ON CMT’S BIG NEW MUSIC WEEKEND
FANS AT THE BANK OF AMERICA 500 ALSO GOT A SNEAK PEAK DURING THE RACE
Nashville, TN (October 17, 2011) – The Valory Music Co. recording artist Justin Moore’s new video for “Bait A Hook” debuted at #1 over the weekend as part of CMT’s BIG NEW MUSIC WEEKEND. Featuring NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, the comedic video was also shown at the Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Bank of America 500 on Saturday (10/15) for more than 100,000 fans at on the world’s largest HDTV.
ESPN was on set at the video shoot to capture some behind-the-scenes footage for a special that ran during NASCAR NOW before the race.
“Bait A Hook”, the second single from Moore’s #1 album OUTLAWS LIKE ME, is a jovial kiss-off song about an ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend. The new beau, who is somewhat lacking in manliness, can’t even “bait a hook.” Moore’s jealous suspicions about his ex’s new flame turn out to be less than accurate when the two compare the size of their catch.
Moore met his favorite driver, Carl Edwards, for the first time in May after performing at the Brickyard 400 Presented by BigMachineRecords.com. The Country star was invited to watch the race from the Racing Royalty’s pit box, sparking discussion about a cameo.
“Carl’s a great guy and it was a blast having him on set. What a cool experience hanging out on the lake and fishing with my favorite driver. I really appreciated him doing it,” said Moore.
Early last week, Moore was nominated for an American Country Award for Artist of the Year – Breakthrough Artist. Fans can vote from now until November 11 at www.theacas.com. The televised event will air on December 5 on FOX at 8:00PM EST.
ABOUT JUSTIN MOORE: Justin Moore’s star has grown significantly since he was named Billboard’s “Top New Country Artist of 2009.” This Southern Country stylist has sold over 2.2 million digital downloads to date and his sophomore album OUTLAWS LIKE ME hit the #1 spot the week it was released. OUTLAWS LIKE ME includes the fastest-rising single of Moore’s career, “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” which ascended to the #1 spot. His debut album scored three consecutive smash singles (the #1 “Small Town USA” as well as the hits “Backwoods” and “How I Got To Be This Way”). He has been profiled by publications from The Washington Post, People Country and Billboard to USA Today. Additionally, his debut was recognized by the New York Times as one of the best albums of 2009. National TV appearances include NPR, WGN Midday News, FOX, Associated Press and Better TV while his music has been featured on Hannity & Colmes and NFL Rewind. Having just wrapped up a summer tour with Rascal Flatts, he will hit the road with Darius Rucker later this fall. Currently, Moore is playing dates with Miranda Lambert and will open for Blake Shelton in 2012. For music and more, visit www.moorejustinmusic.com.
ABOUT CARL EDWARDS: In just seven short years Carl Edwards has had a storied NASCAR career, moving his way from the Camping World Truck Series to NASCAR’s elite Sprint Cup Series, winning a Nationwide Series Championship and chalking up numerous wins in between. He is considered one of NASCAR’s most voracious competitors. In the first 10 years of his career, Carl Edwards accumulated two NASCAR-sanctioned track championships, three Rookie-of-the-Year honors, and over 75 feature wins while racing on both dirt and pavement tracks across the country. The drive and determination that Edwards showed in those 10 years launched him into a successful NASCAR career that continues into 2011. For more on Carl visit: www.carledwards.com.
