Craig Morgan
Jan 31, 2011
BNA Nashville artist Craig Morgan is making his ninth visit to entertain U.S. troops stationed overseas, as part of the Stars For Stripes tour. Morgan embarked on the "Not Alone" tour, performing for service members stationed in Iraq and Kuwait, from January 27th through February 3rd.
"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," said 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. His current trip will mark his ninth tour. He is taking his full band and will perform five concerts at five 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.
Morgan is also 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.
For more on Stars For Stripes, visit www.starsforstripes.com and for more on Craig Morgan, check out www.craigmorgan.com.
By Karen Goodner
