Nashville, TN — June 12, 2020 — On the heels of his “masterpiece of an  album” (People) God, Family, Country, which debuted Memorial Day weekend, Craig Morgan has released  “The Mask” as an ode to our frontline heroes and those struggling in this time of crisis and chaos.   Craig debuted this brand-new song during his April 25th performance of the Grand Ole Opry broadcast, and previously provided it as a “Gratitune” – a consumer-generated music platform to celebrate and thank patients and healthcare workers of Vanderbilt University Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.

While Craig and his bandleader Mike Rogers penned “The Mask” well before the pandemic began, he felt compelled to release this mid-tempo ballad in hopes of touching anyone feeling uncertain in this unprecedented time. Whether the mask be literal or figurative, many can relate to wearing a “mask” in our society.

Cause when I get home and it’s late at night 
No one’s around and I turn off the light 
I cry and scream, and yell like a crazy man 
I don’t have to pretend that I’m doing well  
I can tell the world it can go to hell 
It’s just me and God when I take off the mask  
Fans can also stream God, Family, Country, Craig’s first album in nearly  four  years, which is out now.  The album has been continuing to receive praise from critics:
People -  “The importance of grasping the good things in life has not only become a priority in the country singer’s day-to-day during these rather uncertain times, but also serves as the lyrical cornerstone of his new album.”

American Songwriter— “Having the ability to walk through times of suffering with the same vigor as walking through times of good has always allowed this accomplished singer/songwriter to fill albums such as  God, Family, Country  with songs that effortlessly hit on every single facet of life. This album, in particular, combines five new songs with remastered versions of past hits that continue to tug at Morgan’s heart.”

Forbes –  “God, Family, County  is Craig Morgan’s first album in four years and worth the wait.”

Billboard—  “That’s the point of  God, Family, Country — to find a positive way forward through hardship. It’s a message embedded in the album’s five new songs, including the domestic spat in ‘Going Out Like This’ and the boots-on-the-ground commitment in a cover of Gavin  DeGraw’s  ‘Soldier.’ But it’s also clear that the themes always have been present in Morgan’s music.”

One Country – “Craig Morgan has done it again. The country veteran is wearing his heart on his sleeve with the release of his latest album  God, Family, Country.”

We Are The Mighty – “God, Family, Country  pays tribute to his past and his future both in the music industry and in his amazing life story… Craig takes us on an emotional journey that most veterans (and Americans for that matter) can relate to.”

Country Now –  “Though the theme [of the album] sounds simple enough, there’s plenty of diversity within the project. On the same project that finds Morgan exploring new musical frontiers, the singer also tips his hat to fans who may not know his earlier  material, or  may have come to know him recently through his reality TV show,  Craig’s World.”

Learn more at  craigmorgan.com  and  engage  with  Craig  on  Facebook,  Instagram  and  Twitter.

About Craig Morgan: A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music’s best-loved artists, Morgan has charted 25 songs on Billboard and thrills massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” “Wake Up Loving You,” and the four week No. 1, “That’s What I Love About Sunday.” Most recently, Morgan released his first new music in over three years, the faith-filled tribute to his son Jerry — “The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost.” The song hit No. 1 on iTunes All Genres Top Songs chart as Blake Shelton led a viral campaign that gained support from the entertainment community. He’s reunited  with BBR Music Group’s flagship label Broken Bow Records, his record label home  from  2002 to 2008, for his first album release in four years,  God, Family, Country.

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, Morgan spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves. Morgan remains an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and has made 16 overseas trips to perform for our troops. He is a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award and in 2018 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.

In 2017 Craig debuted The Gallery at Morgan Farms, a family-owned and operated farm-to-home business in his hometown of Dickson, TN. The store features a variety of artisan items handmade by Craig and his family.

2020 brought Craig’s ninth studio album – God, Family, Country – released on Broken Bow Records on May 22th as well as the premiere of Craig’s World on Circle Network. The series, airing every Thursday at 8pm/7pm central, follows Craig at home and on the road as he and his tight-knit family navigate triumphs and challenges while developing businesses, writing hit songs and balancing a country music career.

Learn more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.