Nashville, Tenn. – September 18, 2015 – Country music entertainer, military veteran and award-winning TV host CRAIG MORGAN has always been an open book, and never more so than with his autobiographical new single, “When I’m Gone.” The emotional and uplifting song can be downloaded starting today at iTunes and other digital retailers.

Written by Justin Ebach and Steven Dale Jones, the inspirational, up-tempo “When I’m Gone” exemplifies Craig’s personal motto perfectly, with his free spirit and no regrets attitude on full display. Working for the first time with veteran producer Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Faith Hill), Craig spent eight months intensely focused in the studio to deliver his most personal and defining music of his career.

“When I’m Gone” is the lead single from Craig Morgan’s forthcoming studio album, his first in nearly four years, expected in 2016 on Black River Entertainment. The single is available digitally starting today and impacts Country Radio on September 21.

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 Lovin’ You” and the six week #1, “That’s What I Love About Sunday.” The new single “When I’m Gone” is available for digital download now and will lead a new album due in 2016. 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,” currently in its sixth 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.

Photo credit: Joseph Llanes