Craig Morgan to perform national anthem prior to Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Fox Sports

Nashville, TN — May 14, 2021 — Country Music entertainer and Army veteran Craig Morgan will sing a virtual version of the national anthem prior to the Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series race (2pm, FS1) on Sunday, May 16. The final event of Dover International Speedway’s huge three-day NASCAR weekend, the “Drydene 400” airs on Fox Sports from the Monster Mile. 
 
In addition, Craig chats this Sunday (5/14) with NASCAR driver and Navy veteran Jesse Iwuji, honoring United States Armed Forces heroes and their families through Military Appreciation Month. Watch live at NASCAR.com/salutes and Facebook.com/NASCAR.
 
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.” Last year, Morgan released his first new music in over three years – God, Family, Country. The album combines five new songs – including “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost,” Craig’s faith-filled tribute to his son Jerry, with remastered versions of some of the most powerful tracks he recorded for Broken Bow from 2002 to 2008, combining his past hits mixed with future signatures. Craig offers his take on Gavin DeGraw’s smash, “Soldier.” He also teamed up with active-duty Army Airborne Rangers Justin Wright and Andrew Yacovone to offer up the summery “Sippin’ On The Simple Life.” 
 
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.
 
Learn more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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