Justin Moore: 65 Days Sober, Proud for First Time in Years

Country singer Justin Moore has reached a significant milestone, achieving 65 days of sobriety. Reflecting on his journey, Moore candidly shared on a podcast that alcohol had begun to significantly impact his life, affecting his professionalism, family relationships, and spiritual practices. He described the period during COVID-19 when his drinking escalated from an occasional drink to an all-day habit.

Moore recounted how friends had approached him about his drinking problem about a year prior, but he was not ready to acknowledge it. The turning point arrived one Sunday after church when he decided with his wife, Kate, that he needed help. He treated his time in rehab as a 'business trip,' a strategic approach to regaining his health and well-being. This period marked a profound shift for the 42-year-old artist.

This renewed commitment to sobriety has brought Moore a sense of pride and a feeling of being like his true self again. He acknowledged the pervasive role of alcohol in the music industry, where social events often revolve around drinking. Moore recognized that while such activities are enjoyable when younger, they become detrimental with age. He had previously announced a break from touring in June, citing the need to focus on his health and family, and later revealed at a July 9 concert that his drinking had become out of control, leading him to enter a 30-day rehab program.