WATCH: Craig Morgan Enlists In The Army Reserve On Stage At The Grand Ole Opry
Craig Morgan surprised Saturday (July 29th) night’s sold-out audience by enlisting and being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. The newly sworn in Staff Sgt. and Warrant Officer candidate returned to the stage to close out the show in official uniform to perform his hit “Soldier.”
“I love being an artist but I consider it a true privilege and honor to work with what I believe are the greatest of Americans, my fellow soldiers. God Bless America. Go Army.” – @cmorganmusic
Congratulations, Craig! We love you. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/wjn8ut2Myc
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) July 30, 2023
He previously served seventeen years in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and Fire Support Specialist and including Airborne, Air Assault and Rappel Master among his certifications.