Newcomer Justin Moore to open for ZZ Top

Posted by Courtney Drake on 08/18/2008
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  The Valory Music Co. artist Justin Moore met Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top completely by coincidence last week. Thanks to the chance encounter, Moore was contacted by Gibbons's booking agency and now, he's set to open for the "Sharp Dressed" group as well as tour partners Brooks & Dunn this Saturday in Omaha, Neb. "ZZ Top has been a huge influence on our show from the time my band and I started playing," said Moore.  "We have been closing our show all year with a huge ZZ Top hit, 'Gimme All Your Lovin'.' Brooks & Dunn have been such a force in country music for so long.  Every time I hear Ronnie Dunn sing it makes me want to sing better. It will definitely be a night that the guys and I won't forget." ZZ Top and Brooks & Dunn join Trace Adkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams, Jr. on the list of artists Moore has opened for. Moore's first Country single, "Back That Thing Up," is being played on Country radio stations now and the video can be seen on CMT. Moore, ZZ Top and Brooks & Dunn will perform at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. this Saturday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster