Country singer Justin Moore has been sober for more than a month. The news of Moore’s sobriety follows a month-long intermission from his current tour.
The 42-year-old “This Is My Dirt” singer announced at a concert late last week – his first since taking a break from touring — that he took time off the road to check himself into a rehab facility for alcohol abuse and is now more than 30 days sober.
Whiskey Riff shared a video of the singer telling the crowd in Knoxville, Ill. about his absence and his progress:
“I just got out of rehab for 30 days. This is my 31st day sober. And I’m gonna try to help as many people as I can from this point forward until my last days on earth,” Moore told the crowd during a break in his set. “And hopefully set a much better example for my kiddos.”
As the crowd roared with support, Moore continued telling his story: “I know there’s a sign over there that says, ‘Welcome Back,’ because we’ve been off a while.
“My drinking got out of control,” he continued. “And I don’t say that to bring us down. We’re still gonna do drinking songs, don’t get me wrong. But I let down my band and my crew, and most importantly, God and my family.”
Moore’s revelation came just after a month after he took to his Instagram account to announce he was stepping away from performing.
In the June 8 post, Moore stated in part: “I’ve made the decision to take some time to focus on my health. As a result, I’ll be stepping away from touring for a short period and will be unable to perform some upcoming shows. This is the right decision for me and my family.”
Fans won’t have to wait long to see a now sober Moore performing again. He’s currently scheduled to play in Green Bay on Thursday, July 16, followed by an appearance at Eau Claire, Wisconsin’s Country Jam USA 2026.