Country singer Craig Morgan thrilled Trump administration is bringing back ‘pride in our nation’
Country singer Craig Morgan explained how the Trump administration is bringing back “pride in our nation,” especially among the men and women who serve in the military.
Country singer Craig Morgan believes that President Donald Trump’s administration has already brought about a surge of patriotism in America.
During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 60-year-old musician, who is embarking on a tour with Blake Shelton and releasing his new EP “American Soundtrack,” expressed his excitement over the many swift policy moves that Trump has made in the weeks after starting his second term.
Morgan also shared his thoughts on the impact that the new administration is having on Americans, including members of the military.
“I’m already seeing the changes that I’d love to see,” he said. “I think the biggest thing is the pride in our nation.”
Craig Morgan is excited about the changes in America under the Trump administration. (Terry Wyatt/WireImage)
“And the pride that the men and women of our military have and should have and should be able to display,” he continued. “They should be proud of their service to their country.”
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Morgan, who has had a long career in the United States Army, told Fox News Digital that he believed that morale among soldiers has been boosted by the new administration.
“When I was going through basic training, our motto was literally, ‘Be proud.’ And I’ve always said this, and I believe this to this day,” he said. “And I feel like we’re getting this back. That sense of pride – well-balanced with a sense of humility.”
WATCH: Country singer Craig Morgan says Trump administration is bringing back ‘pride in our nation’
“It’s the only occupation in the world where pride and humility are so perfectly balanced. But we should be proud of our country. We should be proud of it.”
The “That’s What I Love About Sunday” hitmaker shared his optimism about the state of the economy and national security under Trump.
“Economically, everything that’s going on in our nation right now, it’s good,” Morgan said.
He continued, “It’s not to say that we’re not going to have hurdles. It’s going to be difficult. It always has been and always will be. But I think the biggest thing is confidence in our stability – both financially and security as a nation. If we are not a secure nation, all of the other things don’t matter.”
“So it’s important that we maintain a sense of security as a nation,” he added. “And I feel like we’re seeing those things come around.”
Morgan said he believes Americans’ pride is surging under Trump. (Rob Kim/Getty Images)
Morgan’s Army service began in 1989 when he enlisted. He was deployed to Panama as a part of Operation Just Cause, a U.S. mission that ended with the surrender of the Central American country’s dictator, Gen. Manuel Noriega.
He also served with 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions during his two deployments to Iraq during the Gulf War. After 10 years of active service, Morgan joined the Army Reserve as his music career began to take off.
The singer-songwriter continued to serve in the reserves for another seven and a half years until he decided to commit himself entirely to music.
WATCH: Country singer Craig Morgan shares two most impactful moments in his military career
During his time in the military, Morgan served as a staff sergeant and fire support specialist. He has airborne, air assault and rappel master certifications.
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Even after he left the armed forces, Morgan always felt a calling to help people in need. In 2017, he traveled to Thailand with the nonprofit organization Exodus Road to rescue children from human trafficking.
Morgan has also worked with the USO and has earned the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal and the USO Merit Award.
While reflecting on his military career, Morgan recalled the two experiences that stood out to him the most over his two decades of service.
The singer re-enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2023. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for City Of Hope)
“No question for me,” he told Fox News Digital. “Panama, 1989.”
He continued, “My very first single on country radio was a song called ‘Paradise,’ talking about my time serving in Panama. And as I reflect on my life, that was a very, very impacting time.”
“I’m already seeing the changes I’d love to see.”
“And because it was my first, whatever, my introduction to a conflict of such that everything after that conflict, even including any time in Afghanistan or Iraq or any place we ever went or I went, that was the one. That was the one memory. That era, that time, when I was serving with those people that I knew, my first platoon.”
“To this day, we’re still in contact and very dear friends. A lot of that is thanks to the influx of social media. But because of Facebook and Instagram and TikTok now, being able to stay in touch with those guys.”
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“That one really does [stand out],” he added. “Secondly, was my re-enlistment back into the Army after I left the Army and kind of semi-separated the two lives that at one point were married. My military and my music, I was doing both at the same time.”
In July 2023, Morgan decided to re-enlist in the Army Reserve at the age of 59. He was sworn in again to the Army Reserve on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, in front of a sold-out audience.
“I stepped away from the military for a while to dedicate more time, effort and energy and resources to the music,” Morgan explained. “And then I got to a point in that career where I was able to go back. And so, to be able to do that and remarry both of those lives, my music and my military on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry was a very special thing.”
WATCH: Country singer Craig Morgan shares inspiration behind his new album ‘American Soundrack’
Upon his return to the reserves, Morgan initially held the rank of staff sergeant before he was promoted to warrant officer in February 2024.
Meanwhile, Morgan has also stayed busy with his music career and is now releasing his new EP “American Soundtrack.” Morgan co-wrote five of the six songs featured on the record.
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During his interview with Fox News Digital, Morgan shared the inspiration behind “American Soundtrack.”
Morgan is releasing his new EP “American Soundtrack.” (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
“Music,” he said. “I know that might sound a little cheesy, but that’s the truth. When we were doing this project – I always – like every project I’ve ever done, all I’ve tried to do is write and record and sing and produce music that I think that the masses of our audience would want to hear.”
He continued, “That’s the truth. But this project, as we were doing it, I realized we were not just singing and writing what we believed to be great songs. We were singing and writing songs that we believed were a reflection of music and how it’s impacted our lives. And, you know, the foundation of all my music has always been God, family, country.”
“I wish I could say that was intentional,” Morgan added. “It started that way, and it’s just kind of happened. And I think that has a lot to do with who I am, my lifestyle, my life’s choices. Things have progressed throughout my career musically. But that’s always kind of unintentionally been my platform. And this is a continuation of that platform. But really reflecting on the music and how the music impacts our lives.”
Morgan is also hitting the road, joining Blake Shelton on his 2025 “Friends & Heroes” tour, which kicked off in Lexington, Kentucky, on Thursday. The tour, which also features performances by Trace Adkins, Deana Carter and Emily Ann Roberts, will continue throughout the summer before wrapping on Sept. 6 in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio.
WATCH: Country singer Craig Morgan explains what he’s looking forward to most on new tour with Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins
Ahead of the tour, Morgan told Fox News Digital that he was looking forward to spending time with some of his closest friends while touring the country.
“We’ve been dear friends for a long time,” he said of Shelton. “I can honestly say he’s one of my best friends in the music business. Maybe my best friend in the music business.”
“But we don’t get to see each other like everybody would think we do,” he continued. “We’re not like hanging out together all the time. And we both have such busy lives, and we’re doing different things. So it’s really exciting to know that we’re going to be able to see each other every day and hang out and visit.”
“And Trace Adkins as well, who is a dear friend and has been for a long time,” Morgan added. “I have such a great deal of respect for Trace and his passion for our service members, our country, his love of God and family and country.”
“And I can say the same for Blake, but it’s just going to be nice to be able to have some time to visit and hang out a little bit.”
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COUNTRY SINGER CELEBRATES RETURN OF ‘PRIDE IN OUR NATION’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Country singer Craig Morgan is happy to see more “pride in our nation” these days.
“I’m already seeing the changes that I’d love to see,” he told Fox News about President Trump’s first weeks in office during his second term. “I think the biggest thing is the pride in our nation, and the pride that the men and women of our military have and should have and should be able to display. They should be proud of their service to their country.”
Morgan, who has served in the U.S. Army, added, “When I was going through basic training, our motto was literally, ‘Be proud.’ And I’ve always said this, and I believe this to this day, and I feel like we’re getting this back. That sense of pride — well-balanced with a sense of humility.”
“It’s not to say that we’re not going to have hurdles. It’s going to be difficult. It always has been and always will be,” he continued. “But I think the biggest thing is confidence in our stability — both financially and security as a nation. If we are not a secure nation, all of the other things don’t matter.”
Moran concluded, “So it’s important that we maintain a sense of security as a nation and I feel like we’re seeing those things come around.”
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Morgan is currently celebrating the release of his latest EP, American Soundtrack.
“I believe most people in this nation can relate to something in each song on this project,” he wrote in an Instagram post about the project. “I absolutely love songwriting. God has given me a gift that allows me to impact other people’s lives. That is a blessing and I’ve learned not to take it for granted.”
In an interview with Muscle And Fitness, Morgan said, “My platform has always been God, family, and country — always. Those are the three most important things in my life, and I always resort to those elements in my music.”
He’s also getting ready to hit the road with Blake Shelton for his 2025 “Friends & Heroes” summer tour.
“We’ve been dear friends for a long time,” Morgan said of Shelton. “I can honestly say he’s one of my best friends in the music business. Maybe my best friend in the music business.”
He continued, “But we don’t get to see each other like everybody would think we do. We’re not like hanging out together all the time. And we both have such busy lives, and we’re doing different things. So it’s really exciting to know that we’re going to be able to see each other every day and hang out and visit.”
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Nashville, Tenn.
(February 27, 2025) — Country music hitmaker and Army Reserve soldier
Craig Morgan is gearing up for a big weekend with the release of new music and heading out on tour with his buddy,
Blake Shelton. Following a book signing event for his memoir God, Family, Country at Joseph-Beth booksellers last night in Lexington, Kentucky,
tonight, Craig will take the stage at the city’s renowned Rupp Arena for the kickoff of Shelton’s “Friends & Heroes” 2025 Tour. Hours later, Morgan will release his highly anticipatedAmerican Soundtrack EP onBBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Tune in to Fox & Friends (Fox News) on March 6 as Morgan performs the new record’s title track on the popular morning show. Fans can also view the music video for the title track HERE
when it premieres on YouTube on Friday, February 28 at 2 PM CT and join Craig on YouTube HERE at 1:45 PM CT for a livestream chat with fans beforehand.
Craig Morgan’s American Soundtrack EP is available HERE.
Morgan has long represented the hard-working, God-fearing people who are the backbone of America. He co-wrote all but one of the EP’s six tracks, and each song on American Soundtrack is infused with the singer and soldier’s faith and patriotism. He shares, “I believe most people in this nation can relate to something in each song on this project. I absolutely love songwriting. God has given me a gift that allows me to impact other people’s
lives. That is a blessing and I’ve learned not to take it for granted.”
American Soundtrack
Track Listing
1. American Soundtrack (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Dan Couch)
2. Roots
(Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Rob Pennington)
3. God’s Problems
(Phil O’Donnell, Wade Kirby, Carlo Colasacco, Styles Haury)
4. Country Education
(Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Wade Kirby)
5. Blue Collar Prayer
((Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Matt Willis)
6. Who I’m From
(Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Chris Wallin, Ira Dean)
Produced by Phil O’Donnell and Craig Morgan
American Soundtrack releases as Morgan joins Shelton on his “Friends & Heroes” 2025 Tour. Visit CraigMorgan.com
for tickets.
BLAKE SHELTON’S “FRIENDS & HEROES” 2025 TOUR
February 27 – Lexington, KY / Rupp Arena
February 28 – Knoxville, TN / Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
March 1 – Greensboro, NC / Greensboro Coliseum
March 6 – Newark, NJ / Prudential Center
March 7 – Boston, MA / TD Garden
March 8 – Albany, NY / MVP Arena
March 13 – Greenville, SC / Bon Secours Wellness Arena
March 14 – North Charleston, SC / North Charleston Coliseum
March 15 – Atlanta, GA / State Farm Arena
March 20 – Baltimore, MD / CFG Bank Arena
March 21 – Uncasville, CT / Mohegan Sun Arena
March 22 -State College, PA / Bryce Jordan Center
Learn more atcraigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
About Craig Morgan:
Singer, author, actor, and soldier Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music hitmaker who has amassed nearly 2.5 billion career streams and charted
over 25 songs on Billboard. With
signature hits including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “International Harvester,” “Soldier,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” and his faith-filled tribute, “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” the multi-faceted entertainer’s music has formed the
soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. His new music, American Soundtrack,
releasing February 28 (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) is no exception, with each of the EP’s six songs infused with Craig’s
faith and patriotism. The record will be released the same weekend Morgan sets out on Blake Shelton’s “Friends & Heroes” Tour, with twelve shows in February and March.
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, Craig spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted again in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career as a Warrant Officer. He remains an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and has
made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. Craig is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he 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. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation
Finally Home, the USO and more.
His emotional and inspiring memoir – God, Family, Country – is available now. In the book, Craig details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including the impetus behind his recent enlistment in the Army Reserve, how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers
as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.
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