Format Digital download Label MCA Nashville | Recorded 2012 Length 3:38 | |
Released July 9, 2012 (2012-07-09) | ||
"Beer Money" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kip Moore. It was released in July 2012 as his second single from his debut album, Up All Night. Moore co-wrote the song with Blair Daly and Troy Verges. The song received positive reviews from critics who praised Moore's vocals and use of imagery for elevating the ordinary material.
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"Beer Money" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It also charted at number 7 on the Hot Country Songs chart and number 51 on the Hot 100. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over half-a-million units in that country. In Canada, it peaked at number one on the Country chart and number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Peter Zavadil.
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three and a half stars out of five, writing that "what takes this song past ordinary is Moore’s grave vocals and story-telling ability." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock also gave the song a favorable review, calling it "another strong mood-setting, sing-a-long ready country/rocker."
Music video
The music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered in September 2012. The video starts with Moore playing a mechanic who gets into an argument with his boss (played by Moore's real-life manager Shawn McSpadden). It then follows him picking up his girlfriend from a diner and taking her to a late night barn party where he performs. The video also follows a group of men stealing a keg from a beer delivery truck driver and taking it to said party.
Chart performance
"Beer Money" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of July 7, 2012. It also debuted at number 99 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of October 6, 2012. It also debuted at number 90 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of November 24, 2012.