Category Archives: Craig Morgan

Singer/songwriter Craig Morgan was an army brat before he opted for a career in music. Born and raised in Nashville, Morgan was already a country music fan with dreams of playing guitar and making it big. But before his musical dreams could become reality, Morgan spent time serving in the U.S. Army, where he had a very respectable career and achieved high honors at a time of peace and wartime. It was also at a time of this time that Morgan whetted his guitar-playing styles to perform for troops whenever he could. Such passion led to a deal with Atlantic and a spot out of the service. His self-titled debut was issued in May 2000. His next three albums, 2002’s I Love It, 2005’s My Kind of Livin’, and 2006’s Little Bit of Life, all appeared on Broken Bow Records.

Craig Morgan This Ole Boy Album Review

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Craig Morgan’s Album, This Ole Boy, Gives Us Exactly What We Have Been Waiting For! I think this album as a whole is great! It is true to the Craig Morgan we know, serious when need be, but somebody you want to cut-up with and take on a camping trip! The first single and title track, “This Ole Boy” is such a fun-loving song that puts a smile on my face each time I hear it! “More Trucks Than Cars” is another upbeat track that really puts you in a small town each time it is played! “Whole World Needs A Kitchen” kind of takes me back to his “That’s What I Love About Sunday” days. It’s got a bit of a mellow/easy-going/powerful thing happening. You know what I mean…not something you necessarily karaoke to, but you would definitely belt in your car! There is so much to say about “Country Boys Like Me,” but put quite simply, I LOVE IT! When I said that this album is great, I meant it! Each song tells a story, and it’s a story that is very believable! Morgan co-writing 7 out of the 12 tracks probably has a lot to do with it! “Being Alive and Livin’” is another song that really sticks out to me. It’s all about that cliche, live life to the fullest! Hell, each time I hear it I think I could go skydiving or something. Two minutes later I realize I’m afraid of heights and I hate the feeling of falling, but if a song can give you that kind of courage you know it’s a good one! “Better Stories” is priceless! It makes me laugh and think of some of my own stories and memories I’ve made throughout the years! “I Didn’t Drink” tells a sad story, but putting it on the album was a great move. Country music is known for telling it like it is! This album has everything from love songs (“Love Loves A Long Night,” “Fish Weren’t Bitin’” and “Summer Moon“) to humorous ones you will be singing with your best friends (“Show Me Your Tattoo” and “Corn Star“). When I listen to any track, I know I am getting who Morgan really is and there is definitely something to be appreciated about that. This record was released February 28 from his new label, Black River Entertainment, and is the first music he has released in nearly three years! Well…it was well worth the wait! Here is the video for “This Ole Boy” that features actress Angie Harmon! This Ole Boy Track Listing 1. This Ole Boy 2. More Trucks Than Cars 3. Whole World Needs A Kitchen 4. Country Boys Like Me 5. Show Me Your Tattoo 6. Love Loves A Long Night 7. Being Alive and Livin’ 8. Fish Weren’t Bitin’ 9. Better Stories 10. I Didn’t Drink 11. Corn Star 12. Summer Moon

Craig Morgan Makes Donation To Middle School

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Craig Morgan Makes An Instrument Donation To A Local Middle School. Craig Morgan took a break from his busy schedule readying for the launch of his new album to visit a local school earlier this week. While at Dickson Middle School, an hour west of Nashville, Morgan donated 15 Dean acoustic guitars to the music program and talked with Mr. Elston’s 8th grade class about the importance of music. He also gave the class a brief guitar lesson and together they wrote a quick song! “Music has always been such an important part of my life. I’m happy to give back so that others can share in that experience.” -Morgan Morgan’s latest album, This Ole Boy, will hit stores next Tuesday, February 28th. The current single is in the 20s on the country charts.

Craig Morgan NRA Country Artist Of The Month

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Craig Morgan Has Been Named NRA Country’s February Artist of The Month. Craig Morgan, who served 10 years in the U.S. Army before launching his career as a country music singer, has been declared the NRA Country Artist of the Month for February. Many of the country music’s biggest stars including Trace Adkins, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry and Justin Moore have joined the “This Is NRA Country” movement celebrating their love of our U.S. military, appreciation for the great outdoors and the love of family. “As someone who has served alongside the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, I have a huge sense of pride in what this country stands for and what our freedom means. As many service men and women make their way home and reunite with family, we are here to give them support and encouragement along with our gratitude. I am Craig Morgan and I am NRA Country.” After his ten years in the army, Morgan also completed another nine years in the reserves. He continues to support our troops through multiple overseas tours of military installations and back at home with more than fifteen Jack Daniel’s Toast To The Troops USO care package packing parties and free concerts for families remaining stateside. February’s artist of the month promotion gives fans the opportunity to view a personal video message from Morgan along with clips from a recent Ranger Challenge competition from Ft. Benning, Georgia. The exclusive video can be found at www.NRACountry.com! In addition to the video clip, fans can register to win an autographed acoustic guitar and a signed copy of Morgan’s soon to be released (February 28) This Ole Boy. Click HERE from now through the end of February to enter to win!

Craig Morgan Receives Two Awards

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Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors Earns Prestigious Golden Moose Awards! The Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, unveiled the winners for its 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards. The most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards ceremony in the country was held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Country star Craig Morgan was among the honorees, winning awards for Best Turkey and Best Deer for his hit television series “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors.” Taking place during the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT), the Golden Moose Awards honor the producers and on-air talent from Outdoor Channel’s industry-leading programming. “I cannot tell you what an honor it is to get recognition for the show. Along with being so much fun to create it’s also a lot of hard work. For the industry to acknowledge our show is an amazing feeling.” -Craig Morgan Outdoor Channel plans to broadcast the 2012 Golden Moose Awards on the network as a February special.

Craig Morgan On Army Wives

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Craig Morgan Has Been Very Busy With The Women Of Army Wives and Rizzoli & Isles! Craig Morgan is no stranger to hard work, being a TV host of his own hunting show, a country music singer and family man, but lately he has kicked it up a notch! Late last week he visited the set of Lifetime’s hit series Army Wives. There he filmed a guest appearance for the show’s sixth season. The episode is set to air in early 2012. A 10-year Army veteran, Morgan also took to the football field in Nashville over the weekend to perform the national anthem. This was for the Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals game for the home team’s Veterans Day celebration. Not only that, Morgan joined Rizzoli & Isles (TNT) star Angie Harmon to shoot the music video for his latest single, “This Ole Boy.” Be looking for that in the coming weeks!

Craig Morgan Releases EP

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Craig Morgan Releases EP as Preview for Upcoming Album. Craig Morgan will release a five song EP on November 1st as a kind of preview for fans for his upcoming album which is scheduled to release some time next year. The EP is titled “This Old Boy” after his recently released single which will be featured as one of the five tracks. Morgan is currently touring in addition to filming his show “Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors” which you can catch on Saturdays at 11am on outdoorchannel.com. Tracks Featured on “This Old Boy” EP 1. This Ole Boy – (Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, and Rhett Akins) 2. The Whole World Needs A Kitchen- (Craig Morgan, and Shane Minor) 3. Fish Weren’t Bitin’ – (Jimmy Yeary Marty Dodson) 4. Show Me Your Tattoo – (Ben Daniel, Skip Black) 5. Better Stories – (Monty Chriswell, Michael White, Lee Thomas Miller)

Craig Morgan Makes National TV Appearances

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Craig Morgan To Be On A TV Near You! Craig Morgan has a list of TV appearances he will be making this week! The first happened this past Wednesday on Hannity on Fox News. He was featured as a part of the Great American Panel. This weekend he will be a part of the Opry’s 86th Birthday Bash Weekend celebration. That along with his episode of “Day Jobs” will air on GAC. Also keep an eye out for Morgan on his very own hunting show on the Outdoor Channel! All of these appearances are in support of “This Ole Boy“, which is his new single and the title track to his new album that will be out in 2012! You can purchase the single now on iTunes.

Craig Morgan’s New Single

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Craig Morgan’s New Single This Ole Boy Craig Morgan will release his newest single “This Ole Boy” to country radio June 21. The song is his first with Black River Entertainment and has Morgan very excited! “This Ole Boy” is written by Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, and Rhett Atkins and is “the perfect sing-along country love song”. The single will be on Morgan’s sixth studio album that is set to be out early 2012.

Craig Morgan Hosts Benefit

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Craig Morgan Hosts 5th Annual Celebrity Dirtbike Ride and Concert! Country star Craig Morgan will once again host the 5th annual Celebrity Dirtbike Ride and Concert August 6 and 7. This charity event will take place in his hometown of Dickson, Tennessee and will benefit Billy’s Place, a home for temporarily displaced children. The foundation was thought up by Morgan while serving as an Assistant Sheriff’s Deputy in Dickson and later he made it a reality. Saturday morning will have a dirtbike exhibition and will be followed by a group trail ride and lunch. Sunday morning will be the first ever celebrity skeet shoot and later that evening Morgan and some fellow country artists will take the stage for an acoustic show. All events are family-friendly and tickets can soon be purchased here. Celebrity participants will be announced at a later time.

Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors Returns

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“Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” Season Two Coming Soon! Craig Morgan and Outdoor Channel have teamed up to give the hunting viewers what they want! After a very successful first season the hit reality show will return to television for the premier on June 25. The Saturday morning show will have 13 new episodes that give an inside look at Morgan’s travels with his crew as they cover North America looking to have a great time while scoring some great game! Other country artists, motocross stars and pro-athletes will join Morgan on each episode to try their luck in the woods as well as give viewers a few laughs. The captivating show is sure to give a “wish you were there” feeling for all hunters and country music fans alike! Be sure to watch Saturday mornings at 11 am (EST) on Outdoor Channel!