#TUNEIN ALERT - NOVEMBER 10: CRAIG MORGAN AND JELLY ROLL PERFORM "ALMOST HOME" ON "THE KELLY CLARKSON" SHOW

 

Craig Morgan will be joined by Jelly Roll to perform their collaboration, “Almost Home,” from Morgan’s recently released Enlisted EP, on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Tune-in this Friday, November 10, during a special Veterans Day show for their dynamic and emotional performance. 

Check local listings for showtimes HERE.

CRAIG MORGAN JOINS THE USO IN BRINGING A "TASTE OF HOME" TO U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS DEPLOYED IN GERMANY

 

Photo Credit: Emma Roberts

When our service members can’t be home for the holidays, the United Service Organizations (USO) takes home to our service members. 17-year Army veteran Craig Morgan joined the nonprofit on a three-day trip, from December 19 to 21, to Germany where the country music star performed three concerts for troops and their families stationed at USAG Bavaria.

Morgan, who was active duty for 10.5 years and a member of the U.S. Reserves for 6.5 years, was reunited with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions while touring USAG Bavaria, both of which he was a part during his years of service. Since Morgan’s first USO tour in 2002, he has visited 15 countries during 13 tours, entertaining more than 45,000 U.S. troops and their families.

“It’s always an honor and a privilege to visit with our troops and their families, but especially during the holiday season,” said Morgan. “I know how much it means to them to receive those care packages at this time of the year and to hear those messages of gratitude from Americans everywhere who value the incredible sacrifices they make year-round.”

Find tour photos here. 

“Serving overseas over the holiday season, sometimes far from family and friends, can be difficult,” said Jennifer Wahlquist, Vice President, USO Global Entertainment. “We’re grateful to the wonderful entertainers like Craig who generously donate their time to bring holiday cheer and a connection to home to our service members.” “We are so thankful for Craig Morgan taking the time to visit with and perform for our Soldiers and family members," said Audre Binder, Director, Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation at United States Army Garrison Bavaria. "And it's even more special because Craig knows what it's like to be away from loved ones during the holidays, as a former servicemember himself. He has just an incredible way of connecting with everyone here."

Bringing entertainment to the troops is a cornerstone of the USO’s mission to strengthen America’s service members through connection. More than 75,000 service members participate in USO Entertainment tours annually, and more than 50,000 military members have attended virtual celebrity visits through the USO Military Virtual Programming Entertainment Series (USO MVP) during the last two years.

Follow the USO on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, and join the conversation using #BetheForce on social media.

#COUNTRYGIVESBACK - CRAIG MORGAN SURPRISES OPERATION FINALLY HOME WITH $100,000 TO SUPPORT WOUNDED VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

The country music star and Army veteran’s winnings

from CBS’s “Beyond The Edge,” as well as a donation from Monster Energy Cares, will help fund the non-profit’s work to provide mortgage-free homes to wounded veterans and first responders

Left to right: Darlene Barrett (Monster Energy), Craig Morgan, Bobby Bones, and Operation Finally Home’s Dan Wallrath, Rusty Carroll, and Molly Halliday / © Grand Ole Opry, photos by Rachael Black

Country music star and Army veteran Craig Morgan surprised executives from Operation Finally Home on stage at the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday night during its special Salute The Troops show, presenting a check for $100,000 to support the organization’s critical work to provide mortgage-free homes and home modifications to wounded, ill and injured military veterans, first responders, and their families in honor of their service and sacrifice to our country and community. The donation, which includes his entire $70,000 won on CBS’s Beyond The Edge in addition to a $30,000 donation from Monster Energy Cares, will help fill the funding gap to provide a new mortgage-free home to a deserving family. Watch the moving moment HERE.

“We are excited to accept this donation, which will allow us to further our mission of honoring veterans, first responders and their families with homes and home modifications,” shared Dan Wallrath, Founder, Operation Finally Home. "Craig is an amazing ambassador for Operation Finally Home with a deep desire to honor and care for America’s heroes, and we are blessed by his generosity.”

Additional donations can be made to Operation Finally Home at OperationFinallyHome.org.

Left to right: Rusty Carroll (Operation Finally Home), Darlene Barrett (Monster Energy), Craig Morgan, Dan Wallrath (Operation Finally Home), Molly Halliday (Operation Finally Home) / 

©Grand Ole Opry, photos by Rachael Black

Craig will also honor our military this weekend, performing during the National Memorial Day Concert, airing Sunday, May 29 on PBS – find local listings HERE. This fall, he’ll release his highly-anticipated personal memoir — God, Family, Country — arriving September 27 in partnership with Blackstone Publishing and available for pre-order HERE. He’ll also embark on his headlining Operation Finally Home Welcomes “God, Family, Country Tour 2022,” with special guest Ray Fulcher, kicking off October 19 in Green Bay, WI and closing with a very special Veterans Day Show on November 11 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Visit craigmorgan.com to find tickets and more.

#TOURINGNEWS - CRAIG MORGAN ANNOUNCES “GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY TOUR 2022”

Operation Finally Home Welcomes “God, Family, Country Tour 2022” with Craig Morgan kicks off October 19 with special guest Ray Fulcher

Tickets on-sale beginning Friday, May 13 at CraigMorgan.com 

Craig Morgan will launch his headlining Operation Finally Home Welcomes “God, Family, Country Tour 2022” with Craig Morgan this fall, playing eleven theater and auditorium dates in October and November, including a very special Veterans Day Show on November 11 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The closing show at Ryman Auditorium will be Craig’s first headlining date at his hometown’s famed venue. Kicking off October 19 in Green Bay, WI, he’ll be joined by country hit-maker Ray Fulcher to open the shows. Tickets are on-sale beginning this Friday, May 13 at CraigMorgan.com and all shows will comply with local COVID-19 guidelines.

“I feel like this tour has been a lifetime in the making,” shares Craig. “Musically and personally, God, family and country are the most important things to me and I’m excited to share this in my upcoming memoir and in my tour as me and the band play some fan favorite songs, some album cuts and some new songs you’ve not even heard yet."

Craig’s “God, Family, Country Tour 2022” will follow closely on the heels of his much-anticipated personal memoir — God, Family, Country — releasing September 27 in partnership with Blackstone Publishing and available for pre-order HERE. Fans can also catch Craig every Wednesday, competing on CBS’s “Beyond The Edge.” Craig is competing for Operation Finally Home, which provides mortgage-free homes and home modifications to wounded, ill and injured military veterans, first responders, and their families in honor of their service and sacrifice to our country and community.

Operation Finally Home Welcomes “God, Family, Country Tour 2022” 

with Craig Morgan*

October 19 -  Green Bay, WI - Meyer Theatre
October 20 - Mason City, IA - North Iowa Community Auditorium (**)
October 21 - Wisconsin Dells, WI  - Crystal Grand Music Theatre
October 22 - Des Plaines, IL - The Des Plaines Theater
October 27 - Orange Park, FL - Thrasher-Horne Center
October 28 - Irmo, SC - Harbison Theater (**)
October 29 - Bristol, TN - Cameo Theatre
November 3 - Des Moines, IA - Hoyt Sherman Place
November 4 - Jackson, MI - Jackson Community College (**)
November 5 - Tiffin, OH - Ritz Theater (**)
November 11 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium

Please Note: Dates subject to change, please check CraigMorgan.com for the latest information. All shows will comply with local COVID-19 guidelines.

** Tickets on-sale at a later date.

Find tickets to see Craig on tour at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on YUDU by visiting YUDUsocial.com in addition to Facebook, Instagram, Twitterand TikTok.

#COUNTRYGIVESBACK - DICKSON COUNTY CRAIG MORGAN FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY TO BRING CHRISTMAS TO MORE THAN 120 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

Another reason I love the country music genre and why it's so special ...

The Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation (DCCMF) has teamed up with the local community to spread holiday cheer throughout Dickson County. DCCMF purchased presents for more than 120 children in foster care in Dickson County to help ensure everyone will have a very Merry Christmas. Gifts include bicycles and power wheels assembled by local firefighters; students from Creek Wood and Dickson County High Schools wrapped presents prior to being delivered to foster care families.

“I’m thrilled that everyone came together to make Christmas brighter for children in foster care in Dickson County - from the firefighters to high school students, so many people gave of their time to contribute to this special cause,” shared Dickson County resident, country music entertainer and Army veteran, Craig Morgan.

“It starts with a single wish list from each child, then the community, DCS and the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation work side by side to ensure the foster children have their wishes fulfilled,” said Department of Children’s Services' Jackie (Hopkins) Poteet. “For some of these children, these gifts under a tree on Christmas morning is a first ­— first real Nike shoes, first bicycle, first Barbie house or first necklace. Those items mean so much to these children who have never had it before. Craig Morgan has found a way to spread some happiness to over 120 foster care children and how amazing is that!”

CRAIG MORGAN TO PREMIERE CRAIG’S WORLD MARCH 5 ON CIRCLE NETWORK

10 episode First Season Follows the Life of Opry Member and Army Veteran

Go behind-the-scenes with country music entertainer, TV host and Army Veteran Craig Morgan in his new docu-series, Craig’s World. Premiering March 5 on Circle Network, Craig’s World follows Craig at home and on the road as he and his tight-knit family navigate triumphs and challenges while developing businesses, writing hit songs and balancing a country music career. Highlights from the first season include running his first half-marathon, the birth of his granddaughter, teaching his grandson to ride his first dirt bike, and the chaos of a concert and appearance calendar that leaves no room for travel delays!



Catch Craig’s World starting Thursday, March 5 at 8pm/7pm central for the first of 10 original episodes. The first season airs every Thursday through May 7 at 8pm/7pm central. For more details and to find out if Circle is available in your market, please visit www.CirclePlus.com.

Craig’s World is produced by Nashville-based Heart Bridge Media.

Craig is no stranger to TV, having hosted eight seasons of the award-winning Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors (Outdoor Channel) and shared the screen with his family in Morgan Family Strong (UP).

In addition to his new TV show, Craig’s World, 2020 will bring new music. “The Father, My Son, and The Holy Ghost,” Craig’s faith-filled tribute to his son Jerry, will be included on an upcoming album on Broken Bow Records.

CRAIG MORGAN HONORS VETERANS DAY WITH THIRD CONSECUTIVE SOLD OUT ANNUAL NASHVILLE SHOW

Memorable Night Includes Surprise Appearances from 

Gavin DeGraw and Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down

Country music entertainer, TV host and Army veteran Craig Morgan honored Veterans Day with his third consecutive sold out annual show at City Winery Nashville. The memorable evening included a live impromptu audience video call with a marine at Camp Lejeune and performances from surprise guests Gavin DeGraw, joining Morgan for “Soldier” to a standing ovation, and Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down taking the stage for “Here Without You” and “When I’m Gone” for the capacity crowd.

Another show stopping moment included Morgan’s performance of his faith-filled tribute to his son Jerry, “The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost.” The song first made national news this fall, hitting No. 1 on iTunes All Genres Top Songs chart in addition to the Top Country Songs chart with the support of longtime friend and fellow Opry member, Blake Shelton. Shelton launched an unprecedented twitter campaign in support of the song he says he would “gladly give up (his) spot on country radio for.” The viral push gained support from several other artists and celebrities including Blanco Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Carson Daly, Ellen DeGeneres, Charles Esten, Larry The Cable Guy, Angie Harmon, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, The Today Show and more. In September, Craig reunited with BBR Music Group’s flagship label Broken Bow Records, his record label home for more than six years, and the song again returned to the #1 position on Nielsen Soundscan’s Digital Country chart following his October performance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

Listen to “The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost” HERE 

Craig will also appear as a presenter at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards,” airing Wednesday, November 13 at 8/7c on ABC.

CRAIG MORGAN TO PERFORM NOVEMBER 12 ON NBC'S TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA

 

Photo Credit: Connor Dwyer

Following his 3rd annual Veterans Day show at City Winery Nashville over the weekend, country music star and 17-year Army and Army Reserves veteran Craig Morgan will travel to New York City to share “The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost,” his faith-filled tribute to his son, Jerry, on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. Watch Craig’s TODAY appearance on Tuesday, November 12 on NBC and find tickets to his Sunday, November 10 City Winery Nashville concert HERE. That same week, Craig will appear as a presenter at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards,” airing live Wednesday, November 13 at 8/7c on ABC.

“The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost,” which Music Row proclaims as a “breathtaking reminder of just how moving great country singing and songwriting can be,” has twice topped the country charts since its release on August 30. The song first made national news this fall, hitting No. 1 on iTunes All Genres Top Songs chart in addition to the Top Country Songs chart with the support of longtime friend and fellow Opry member, Blake Shelton. Shelton launched an unprecedented twitter campaign in support of the song he says he would “gladly give up (his) spot on country radio for.” The viral push gained support from several other artists and celebrities including Blanco Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Carson Daly, Ellen DeGeneres, Charles Esten, Larry The Cable Guy, Angie Harmon, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, The Today Show and more. In September, Craig reunited with BBR Music Group’s flagship label Broken Bow Records, his record label home for more than six years, and the song again returned to the #1 position on Nielsen Soundscan’s Digital Country chart following his October performance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

Listen to “The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost” HERE.

CRAIG MORGAN SHARES "THE FATHER, MY SON, AND THE HOLY GHOST" ON "THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW" – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

Watch the Music Video World-Premiere on CMT’s “Hot 20 Countdown” 

Saturday, October 19 / Sunday, October 20

“The Kelly Clarkson Show” welcomes Craig Morgan to the stage tomorrow to share “The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost,” his faith-filled tribute to his son, Jerry. Prior to performing the emotional track, which Music Row proclaims as a “breathtaking reminder of just how moving great country singing and songwriting can be,” Craig was surprised as he was joined onstage by friend and fellow Opry member Blake Shelton to share how the song has inspired hope and faith in others facing painful loss. Watch Craig’s appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” this Thursday, October 17, check local listings for showtimes at https://www.kellyclarksonshow.com/exclusives/where-to-watch.

Ahead of "The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost” topping the iTunes chart and finding early support at country radio in key markets such as Atlanta, Boston, Miami, Pittsburgh, Tampa and national airplay on Music Choice and Sirius XM, Craig filmed a music video for the song at his family’s The Gallery At Morgan Farms in downtown Dickson, Tennessee. The simple-yet-powerful performance video captures the raw, honest and hopeful lyrics embodied in the song. Watch the world-premiere this weekend during CMT’s “Hot 20 Countdown,” airing at 9am ET/8am CT on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. CMT will also share the song’s inspiring message with tens of thousands of visitors from around the world when it broadcasts the video in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday, October 19.

CRAIG MORGAN SET TO APPEAR ON UPTV'S "AFTER THE STORM"

Craig Morgan will appear in the UPtv movie “After The Storm,” airing Saturday, June 8 at 7pm ET. In the aftermath of a hurricane that has destroyed her home, and most of her hometown, a young teacher reconnects with a childhood crush to rebuild her home and her community. “After The Storm” stars Madeline Leon (Ponysitters Club), Bo Yokely (Nappily Ever After) and country music star and Army veteran Craig Morgan.

Watch the trailer HERE

Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, celebrated outdoors man and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music's best-loved artists, Morgan has charted 25 songs on Billboard and thrills massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” Wake Up Loving You” and the four week #1, “That's What I Love About Sunday.”

Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Morgan spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves. Morgan remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made 15 overseas trips to perform for our troops. He is a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award and in 2018 was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world.

In 2017 Craig debuted The Gallery at Morgan Farms, a family-owned and operated farm-to-home business in his hometown of Dickson, TN. The store features a variety of artisan items handmade by Craig and his family and shoppers can also order his custom blended Old Tattoo Cabernet Sauvignon, in partnership with Lot18.com.

Engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and see a list of upcoming tour dates at craigmorgan.com.

THE GALLERY AT MORGAN FARMS ANNOUNCES TENNESSEE CRAFT WEEK EVENT ON OCT 9 IN DICKSON, TN

Dickson resident and country music entertainer Craig Morgan will host an open-to-the-public event at his family-owned-and-operated farm-to-home business, The Gallery at Morgan Farms, next week in celebration of Tennessee Craft Week. On Tuesday, October 9 from 10:30am to 12:00pm central, Morgan Farms will host shoppers and guests during Tennessee Craft Week to promote local handmade arts and crafts and celebrate the beauty of craftsmanship. Craig will be in the store that morning, creating an artisan item as guests learn more about the wood lathing and carving process. Tours of the building, originally constructed in 1912, will be available including the 2nd floor event space, The Loft at Morgan Farms. Craig will also give an acoustic performance during the daytime event.

Located in his hometown of Dickson, Tennessee, Morgan Farms creates organic items and products from reclaimed, repurposed, and recycled materials. The Gallery at Morgan Farms features a variety of artisan items handmade by Craig and his family, including one-of-a-kind hand-carved wooden table centerpieces, bowls, spoons, cheese trays, bread boards, serving trays, cutting boards, candle holders and more. Visit The Gallery at Morgan Farms at 134 N. Main St. in downtown Dickson, Tennessee, open Tuesday through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or at http://bit.ly/MorganFarms.

CRAIG MORGAN DEBUTS THE GALLERY AT MORGAN FARMS

Family owned-and-operated farm-to-home business now open in downtown Dickson, Tennessee

Country music entertainer, military veteran and award-winning TV host CRAIG MORGAN recently launched The Gallery at Morgan Farms in his hometown of Dickson, TN. The family owned-and-operated farm-to-home business creates organic items and products from reclaimed, repurposed, and recycled materials. The Gallery at Morgan Farms is the first storefront for the Morgan Farms brand. Visit The Gallery at Morgan Farms at 123 N. Main St in downtown Dickson, Tennessee, open Tuesday through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or at http://bit.ly/MorganFarms.

The gallery got its start via the organic honey harvested from Craig’s beehives. His bees and the honey they produce will be prominently featured in the store, including a live beehive display. The store will offer honey and beeswax related products including lip balms and candles; Craig’s son Kyle Greer will soon be producing a line of beard-related grooming products.

The Gallery at Morgan Farms will feature a variety of artisan items handmade by Craig, including one-of-a-kind hand-carved wooden table centerpieces, bowls, spoons, cheese trays, bread boards, serving trays, cutting boards, candle holders and more. Offerings will also include furniture accessories created from pallet materials by Craig and his family.

Quilts and other hand-sewn items from Craig's wife Karen Greer, his daughter Alexandra Beaird and other family members will also be showcased at The Gallery at Morgan Farms.

Each piece offered by Craig and his family has a unique story and is made from repurposed, reclaimed, and recycled materials.

The gallery will also feature items created and produced by some of Craig's fellow musician friends including Zac Brown, Billy Dean, Eric Paslay and more.

In addition, Craig and Karen have commissioned local Dickson artist Kimberly Daniel to paint various scenes from around Craig’s farm. Prints and giclée reproductions as well as several of the custom paintings will be available in the store.

The Gallery at Morgan Farms is an art piece in and of itself. Constructed in 1920, the building was at one time a furniture company and later housed an undertaker’s offices. Keeping with Morgan Farms’ mission to reclaim, repurpose and recycle, Craig and family took careful steps to restore the building to its original state.

Craig will bring his intimate Operation FINALLY HOME presents “American Stories Tour” to Nashville’s City Winery on Veteran’s Day, November 11, along with special guests Tracy Lawrence, Greg Stube and Tate Stevens. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/CraigMorganNashville. Get a preview of Craig Morgan’s “American Stories Tour” at YouTube.com/CraigMorgan.

CRAIG MORGAN DEBUTS "MORGAN FARMS"

CRAIG MORGAN ANNOUNCES 2017 “AMERICAN STORIES TOUR” DATES

Operation FINALLY HOME Welcomes “American Stories Tour” with Craig Morgan and very special guests kicks off September 29 

Taya Kyle, Mac Powell, Phil O’Donnell, Clint Romesha and more to join for select shows

Tickets on sale Friday, June 16 at CraigMorgan.com

Country music entertainer, award-winning TV host and Army veteran CRAIG MORGAN will reprise his intimate, immersive storytelling and musical experience this fall with the return of Operation FINALLY HOME Welcomes “American Stories Tour” with Craig Morgan and very special guests. The unscripted shows, which include a variety of Craig’s music and military friends, celebrate American values through both song and storytelling. The limited-engagement tour kicks off in late September in Virginia and wraps on Veterans Day with a special celebration in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Guests joining for select shows include songwriter Marla Cannon-Goodman (“The Fool,” “Rock On”), best-selling author (American Wife) and Veterans’ family activist Taya Kyle, songwriter/multi-platinum selling producer Phil O’Donnell (“Give It All We Got Tonight,” “Back When I Knew It All”), THIRD DAY front man and “Hearts I Leave Behind” duet partner Mac Powell, Medal of Honor recipient and author (Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor) Clint Romesha as well as Craig’s daughter, singer/songwriter Aly Beaird. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 16 at CraigMorgan.com. Twelve shows have been announced today with additional dates and guests revealed in the coming weeks.

Operation FINALLY HOME Welcomes “American Stories Tour” with Craig Morgan and very special guests

September 29 - Hopewell, VA The Beacon Theatre *

September 30 - Frederick, MD ^ Weinberg Center for the Arts *

October 6 - Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre **

October 7 -  Louisville, KY The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Brown Theatre **

October 8 - Saint Charles, IL Arcada Theatre **

October 12 - Redmond, OR Bank of the Cascades Event Center ***

October 13 - Everett, WA The Historic Everett Theatre ***

October 14 - Boise, ID Revolution Center ***

October 15 - Red Bluff, CA^ State Theatre for the Arts ***

November 9 - Atlanta, GA The Buckhead Theatre ****

November 10 - Birmingham, AL The Lyric Theatre ****

November 11 - Nashville, TN City Winery ****

* Special guests Mac Powell and Aly Beaird

** Special guests Mac Powell, Aly Beaird and Clint Romesha

*** Special guests Mac Powell, Aly Beaird, Taya Kyle and Marla Cannon-Goodman

**** Special guests Aly Beaird and Phil O’Donnell

^ On sale at later date

“I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to play massive arenas in front of thousands upon thousands of people but there is something really special about these smaller, intimate shows where I’m sitting onstage with my guitar and sharing stories from my heart,” said Craig. “I’m bringing out guests and we’re talking and singing and telling stories about our country and God and family and all the things that are important to us.”

Get a preview of Craig Morgan’s “American Stories Tour” at YouTube.com/CraigMorgan.

Named Operation FINALLY HOME’s 2017 Ambassador, Craig has partnered with the national non-profit to provide mortgage-free homes to veterans and their families from select dates during his 2017 tour.

Declared “a mature record that, while not afraid to have a little fun, values poignancy over pop country,” (Rolling Stone Country) Morgan’s newest album A Whole Lot More To Me is available now and the eighth season of his award-winning TV series Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors will debut on Outdoor Channel this summer.

CRAIG MORGAN RETURNS FROM WEEKLONG USO TOUR WITH VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

Eighth USO Tour by Country Music Entertainer and Army Veteran visits service members and military families in six countries

Craig Morgan performing with our troops during his recent 8th USO Tour

Photo courtesy USO

Country music entertainer, TV host and Army veteran Craig Morgan recently returned from his eighth USO tour, joining Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Paul J. Selva for an around the world goodwill visit. The weeklong USO tour spanned seven days and ventured aboard the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) as well as six countries, to include Hawaii, Guam, Diego Garcia, Qatar, Italy and Afghanistan. Joining Morgan and General Selva were UFC champion Dominick Cruz, renowned mentalist/entertainer Jim Karol, celebrity chef Robert Irvine and Olympic Medalist in swimming Katie Meili.

This trip marked Morgan’s second USO tour with the Vice Chairman, having traveled with him on an eight-day, seven-country USO tour in March 2016. Portions of the trip were later highlighted on PBS Film’s USO–For the Troops, which celebrated the USO’s 75-year anniversary.

Morgan first volunteered with the USO in 2002 and is a USO Merit Award recipient who has gone on to participate in eight USO tours, where he has entertained more than 37,000 service members and military families in 12 countries.  Among the countries Morgan has visited with the USO are the U.S., Guam, Japan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Greece, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Diego Garcia, Qatar and Italy.  Prior to making it big on the country music scene, the singer/songwriter spent more than 10.5 years of service in the U.S. Army and an additional 6.5 years in the U.S. Army Reserves.  This marks his eighth tour abroad with the USO and his fourteenth overseas tour for our troops.

Declared “a mature record that, while not afraid to have a little fun, values poignancy over pop country,” (Rolling Stone Country) Morgan’s newest album A Whole Lot More To Me is available now and the eighth season of his award-winning TV series Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors will debut on Outdoor Channel this summer. For more information, visit www.craigmorgan.com. You can also engage with Craig on social media. His official social media accounts are shown at the top of his official website.

Please note there are fake accounts posing as Craig and other celebrities online. Craig's social media accounts will be verified with a blue check mark and the only accounts he has are linked on his website.

CRAIG MORGAN HONORS VETERANS DURING “AMERICAN STORIES” CONCERT EXPERIENCE TOUR DATES IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND ROANOKE, VA

Country music entertainer, TV host and former soldier CRAIG MORGAN honored our United States military veterans over the weekend during his “American Stories” concert experience tour stops in Washington, D.C. and Roanoke, VA. Joined by his daughter Alexandra, Third Day front man Mac Powell, best-selling author (American Wife) and Veterans’ family activist Taya Kyle, songwriter/producer Phil O’Donnell (“Give It All We Got Tonight,” “Back When I Knew It All”), Morgan and friends celebrated American values and the service of our men and women in uniform through music and storytelling.

Nearly 200 members of the Armed Services and their families were given complimentary tickets to attend the show at Washington D.C.’s Warner Theater courtesy of the USO, with The Washington Post sharing the unique concert experience. The following night at Berglund Center in Roanoke, VA, Morgan presented a $20,000 donation to Folds of Honor on behalf of Record Rack® and Tarter. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. In addition, with the help of Record Rack® premium game feeds, five veterans were selected to win a once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience at Rancho Bellas Rocas along with an assortment of hunting gear.

Craig Morgan’s “American Stories” concert experience dates:

October 29*                Peoria, IL               Limelight
November 10**           Washington, D.C.    Warner Theatre
November 11**           Roanoke, VA           Berglund Center
November 17 ***         Manitowoc, WI       Capitol Civic Centre
November 18***          Milwaukee, WI       Northern Lights Theatre
November 19***          Warsaw, IN            Wagon Wheel Theatre

*with Shane Minor and Keni Thomas
**with Phil O’Donnell and Taya Kyle
***with Marla Cannon-Goodman and Clint Romesha

Learn more about the limited engagement “American Stories” concert experience HERE.

The Black River Entertainment recording artist’s ninth album, A Whole Lot More To Me, released June 3rd and includes “I’ll Be Home Soon” and “When I’m Gone” along with the inspiring ballad “Hearts I Leave Behind” with Mac Powell. Co-produced by Craig and Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack), Morgan co-wrote nearly half of the album's tracks with some of Music City's hottest writers like Josh Osborne, Kevin Denney, Jim McBride and Phil O'Donnell.

CRAIG MORGAN WELCOMES SPECIAL GUESTS TAYA KYLE, KENI THOMAS, CLINT ROMESHA AND MORE FOR UPCOMING “AMERICAN STORIES” CONCERT EXPERIENCE TOUR DATES

Tickets available at CraigMorgan.com

Craig Morgan is announcing a captivating lineup of special guests for his “American Stories” concert experience launching later this month. The Country music entertainer, military veteran and award-winning TV host kicks off this limited engagement tour in late October with six shows running through November featuring performances by Morgan, Third Day front man Mac Powell and several special guests. Joining opening weekend is hit songwriter Shane Minor (“Chillin’ It,” “Beautiful Mess”) and Nashville recording artist, former Army Ranger and decorated combat veteran of the Blackhawk Down battle of Mogadishu, Keni Thomas. Best-selling author (American Wife) and Veterans’ family activist Taya Kyle along with songwriter/producer Phil O’Donnell (“Give It All We Got Tonight,” “Back When I Knew It All”) will join Morgan for shows in Washington D.C. and Roanoke, VA. The final weekend will feature songwriter Marla Cannon-Goodman (“The Fool,” “Rock On”) and Medal of Honor recipient and author (Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor) Clint Romesha.

The “American Stories” limited engagement concert experience will include a collaboration from Morgan and Powell on the inspiring ballad “Hearts I Leave Behind” from A Whole Lot More To Me, which recently released on Black River Entertainment. The singers will later take the stage together along with the aforementioned songwriters and military heroes to celebrate American values through music and storytelling. Tickets are available at CraigMorgan.com.


Craig Morgan’s “American Stories” concert experience dates:

October 29* Peoria, IL Limelight

November 10** Washington, D.C. Warner Theatre

November 11** Roanoke, VA Berglund Center

November 17 *** Manitowoc, WI Capitol Civic Centre

November 18*** Milwaukee, WI Northern Lights Theatre

November 19*** Warsaw, IN Wagon Wheel Theatre

*with Shane Minor and Keni Thomas

**with Phil O’Donnell and Taya Kyle

***with Marla Cannon-Goodman and Clint Romesha


The Black River Entertainment recording artist’s ninth album, A Whole Lot More To Me, released June 3rd and includes “I’ll Be Home Soon” and “When I’m Gone.” Co-produced by Craig and Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack), Morgan co-wrote nearly half of the album's tracks with some of Music City's hottest writers like Josh Osborne, Kevin Denney, Jim McBride and Phil O'Donnell.

CRAIG MORGAN FANS GET A WHOLE LOT MORE AT ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Special guests celebrating “A Whole Lot More To Me” included Mac Powell, Eric Paslay, Kane Brown and more

Fans and friends crowded into the newly renovated Wildhorse Saloon this week to celebrate the release of Craig Morgan’s profound new album a Whole Lot More To Me. The night, presented by Kidde, Line-X, and NRA Country kicked off with performances by Hailey Whitters, Jillian Cardarelli, Adam Sanders, and Mac Powell. The party continued late into the night with Morgan taking the stage and sharing tracks from the new LP and several of his chart toppers with fans singing along.

Memorable moments included surprise guests Eric Paslay and Kane Brown with Paslay joining Morgan on stage for a song he penned on the new album called “Country Side of Heaven.” The crowd was thrilled when Brown performed a reprise of one of Morgan’s biggest hits “Almost Home.” Third Day’s Mac Powell came back out onto the stage during Morgan’s full throttle set to join forces on “Hearts I Leave Behind,” electrifying the fans. Craig kept the crowd on its toes all night as he performed the moving “Nowhere Without You” while roaming through the Wildhorse and ended the night with a rousing stage dive!

The Black River Entertainment recording artist’s seventh studio album, released June 3rd, is co-produced by Craig and Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack), includes “When I’m Gone,” “I’ll Be Home Soon” and the Mac Powell duet, “Hearts I Leave Behind.” Craig co-wrote nearly half of the album's tracks with some of Music City's hottest writers like Josh Osborne, Kevin Denney, Jim McBride and Phil O'Donnell.

About Craig Morgan: A multi-faceted entertainer, CRAIG MORGAN has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV host, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music's best-loved artists, the Black River Entertainment artist thrills massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” Wake Up Loving You” and the six week #1, “That's What I Love About Sunday.” Morgan’s new album, A Whole Lot More To Me, featuring singles “I’ll Be Home Soon” and “When I’m Gone,” released June 3 on Black River Entertainment. Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. In addition to a prolific country music career, he hosts the award-winning TV show “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” set to premiere its seventh season on Outdoor Channel. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Morgan spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America's military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. For more information on Craig Morgan, visit www.craigmorgan.com and engage with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

CRAIG MORGAN RELEASES NEW MUSIC FROM UPCOMING ALBUM, A WHOLE LOT MORE TO ME

Soaring new single “I'll Be Home Soon” impacts radio May 16

Craig Morgan fans don't have to wait any longer to hear new music from the country star's highly anticipated upcoming album, A Whole Lot More To Me! Starting today, those who pre-order A Whole Lot More To Me at iTunes will be rewarded with instant gratification tracks of his newly announced single “I'll Be Home Soon” and “When I'm Gone” from the forthcoming album. A week later, on May 20, those taking advantage of the pre-order will also automatically receive “I'm That Country,” and then again, on May 27, they'll receive “Nowhere Without You.” Pre-order the album at http://smarturl.it/awholelotmoretome.

A Whole Lot More To Me is set to release June 3 on Black River Entertainment with the album's soaring new single, “I'll Be Home Soon,” impacting radio May 16. The 12-song collection, produced by Byron Gallimore, features Craig as a co-writer on nearly half of the album's songs, including the project's title track and the fiddle-driven “I'm That Country.” Third Day's Mac Powell also makes an appearance on the album's moving ballad “Hearts I Leave Behind.”

Fans in town for the CMT Awards and CMA Music Festival can celebrate the release of the Black River Entertainment recording artist's new album A Whole Lot More To Me with Craig at a free, full-band concert starting at 6pm on June 8 at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. Craig will be joined by “Hearts I Leave Behind” duet partner, Mac Powell, guitar slinger Lindsay Ell and other surprise guests.

A Whole Lot More To Me track listing:

1. “I'll Be Home Soon” (Justin Ebach/Steven Dale Jones/John King)
2. “Living On Memories” (Craig Morgan/Scott Stepakoff/Josh Osborne)
3. “All Cried Out” (Wendell Mobley/Neil Thrasher/Busbee)
4. “A Whole Lot More To Me” (Craig Morgan/Mike Rogers)
5. “Hearts I Leave Behind” featuring Mac Powell (Nick Sturms/Travis Meadows)
6. “Country Side Of Heaven” (Eric Paslay/Dylan Altman/Shane McAnally)
7. “Nowhere Without You” (Michael McDonald/John Goodwin)
8. “I'm That Country” (Craig Morgan, Mike Rogers, Kevin Denney, Tom Botkin)
9. “When I'm Gone” (Justin Ebach/Steven Dale Jones)
10. “Who Would It Be” (Dylan Altman/Will Hoge/Gordie Sampson)
11. “Remind Me Why I'm Crazy” (Craig Morgan/Jim McBride/Phil O'Donnell)
12. “Can't Wait To Stay” (Craig Morgan/Phil O'Donnell)

KELLIE PICKLER, CRAIG MORGAN AND LOCASH AMONG HEADLINERS FOR ASHLEY FOR THE ARTS MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL

Admission Wristbands For The Three-Day Event Available For $10!

West Central Wisconsin is a hotbed for summer music festivals. There is one festival that doesn’t quite fit the mold, but has quietly attained a cult following of sorts amongst its growing fan base. It’s called Ashley for the Arts, and it’s held in Arcadia, Wis.

So, why should you attend? This may sound cliché, but there just may be something for everyone. Oh, and there is one more thing: The cost of admission to this three-day charity event (Aug. 11-13) is a whopping ten dollars. Admission wristbands are available at the gate.

So, what do you get for ten dollars?

Let’s start with the music. This year’s headliners include 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chicago, as well as American Authors, X Ambassadors, Kellie Pickler, Craig Morgan and LOCASH. Eclectic, right? And that’s just the headliners.

 OK, what else?

The venue is perhaps the most awe-inspiring aspect of Ashley for the Arts. The 54-acre Memorial Park serves as the backdrop for the event. It has open green spaces, mature trees, and a beautiful outdoor amphitheater; and also features Soldiers Walk, one of the premier war memorials in the U.S. outside of Washington, D.C. This park is certainly not one that you would expect to see in an isolated rural community. Among his many philanthropic contributions, Ron Wanek, founder and chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., was the lead benefactor and architect of this majestic park.

And it is more than capable of handling large crowds. Two miles of walkways subtly direct pedestrian traffic by art and craft vendors, four music stages, a car show, a hot air balloon launch, an air park, an interactive art station, and a kids jungle gym and playground area. Each year, Ashley for the Arts also features a run/walk event, a bike race, a kid’s obstacle course, a sky lantern launch during Friday’s and Saturday’s headline performances and an unforgettable fireworks show on Saturday night.

There are additional music entertainers and many family-friendly off stage performances throughout the Friday and Saturday portion of the event, including a wheel of death, fire poi, juggling, balloon sculptures, bubbles, Wild West-themed performances, a living statue and a scavenger hunt. A Mexican Dance group dressed in traditional attire will perform on Saturday, as well.

As if the family friendly aspect of this event weren’t already self-evident, here’s another golden nugget: With their $10 admission wristband, children can gain unlimited access to the performances, the air park (bouncy houses), the jungle gym playground area, the interactive art activities area, and scavenger hunt activities and they are provided with many FREE giveaways and prizes. So, outside of the food and drink, Mom and Dad can rest assured that they won’t need to break the bank if they bring the kids along.

With food and beverage booths (and bathrooms) aplenty, free parking and free bus shuttles to nearby parking areas and the county campground just North of Arcadia, one can begin to understand why attendance for this festival has grown by an average of 50% per year since its inception in 2009.

SINGLE REVIEW: "WHEN I'M GONE" - CRAIG MORGAN

SINGLE: "When I'm Gone"
ARTIST: Craig Morgan
REVIEWER: Maria Talamo
Follow Maria on Twitter at @Maria_Talamo

Craig Morgan is definitely a one of a kind guy. There is truly no one else out there quite like him. He’s been in the military, became an EMT and was also a sheriff’s deputy, just to name a few things. He is also an incredible outdoorsman and family man. He quoted on his website “music is like a center for all of those things.  It' It's the outlet for me to express everything I am. When I'm riding my dirt bike, you may not know about my music, and when I'm in a military environment, it's not the center point. But my music career allows me to talk about and be a part of all of those other energies in my life. When I'm on stage, I get to express all of it.” Because of this, there isn’t a song of his out there that someone can’t relate to. His most recent single “When I’m Gone” is the perfect song for Morgan. In the song he sings about how he wants to be remembered as the guy who lived live to the fullest. In the chorus he sings about laughing more than crying, staring down all of his fears and living ever moment so that his memory lives on after hes gone. It is truly an amazing song that you won't want to miss!