FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CRAIG MORGAN TO MAKE NINTH OVERSEAS VISIT TO ENTERTAIN U.S. TROOPS
Morgan to embark on the NOT ALONE TOUR
throughout Iraq and Kuwait January 27
– February 3
Nashville, TN…(January 2011)…Country Music superstar and celebrated TV host, Craig Morgan, is preparing to make his ninth visit to entertain U.S. troops stationed overseas, as part of the Stars For Stripes tour. Morgan will embark on the “NOT ALONE” tour, performing for service members stationed in Iraq and Kuwait, from January 27 through February 3.
"In addition to showing our support for the service men and women deployed, I find a growing sense of pride in the good our country does while on these visits,” shared Morgan. “We are not just fighting a war and helping people gain democracy and human rights in their own country, but our military is over there building hospitals and schools...modern structures and plumbing that didn't exist before 9/11."
In 2003 Morgan made his first overseas visit to entertain our U.S. troops. This will mark his ninth tour since 9/11. He is taking his full band, promising our servicemen and women an energetic, high-octane show. Not only will Morgan perform 5 concerts at 5 camps throughout Iraq and Kuwait, he will also offer special acoustic sets at various remote FOBs (Forward Operating Base) for troops who seldom receive celebrity entertainment.
In addition to
encouraging our troops overseas, Morgan is offering support to
returning troops as a spokesperson for Not Alone, an
organization that empowers and assists soldiers and their families
who are dealing with the after-effects of combat as they transition
back to life at home. Morgan wrote the song “Not Alone” in support
of the organization, and it will also be included on his upcoming
sixth studio album.
ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN:
One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a
name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits:
“Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love
About Sunday” (Billboard’s most-played country song of the year in
2005), and “International Harvester. Craig’s current single, “Still
A Little Chicken Left On That Bone,” is the first single from his
forthcoming new album. 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, Craig Morgan spent
over 10 years of active duty in the Army and additional years
in the 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, please visit
www.craigmorgan.com or follow him on Twitter @cmorganmusic.
ABOUT STARS FOR
STRIPES:
Stars for Stripes (www.StarsForStripes.com)
is a nonprofit organization that provides entertainment to
internationally deployed American military forces and informs the
general public on various aspects of U. S. military history and
operations. Since 2003, Stars for Stripes has produced more than 35
tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and other foreign countries.
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For Craig Morgan
interviews or additional information, contact:
Cindy
Heath
Monarch
Publicity
615.429.2203
cindy.heath@monarchpublicity.com
Wes Vause
Sony Music Nashville
615.301.4347
wes.vause@sonymusic.com
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