Craig Morgan Greer is an American country music artist and US Army veteran. His music career began in 2000 with Atlantic Records, where he released his self-titled debut album. After the closure of the label's Nashville division, he joined Broken Bow Records in 2002, releasing three successful albums. His hit single, "That's What I Love About Sunday," topped the Billboard country charts for four weeks and became the No. 1 song on the year-end chart. After a greatest hits album, Morgan signed with BNA Records and released "That's Why." He later moved to Black River Entertainment, releasing "This Ole Boy" in 2012 and "A Whole Lot More to Me" in 2016.
July 17, 1964: Birth of Craig Morgan Greer
Craig Morgan Greer was born on July 17, 1964.
1977: The Kendalls' Chart-Topping Success
In 1977, The Kendalls' "Heaven's Just a Sin Away" was a chart-topping success in country music. This was the last independently distributed single to spend multiple weeks at the number one position until Craig Morgan's "That's What I Love About Sunday" achieved the same feat.
1989: Participation in the U.S. Invasion of Panama
Craig Morgan participated in the U.S. Invasion of Panama in 1989.
2000: Craig Morgan's Debut Album
Craig Morgan released his self-titled debut album on Atlantic Records in 2000. The album featured the single "Something to Write Home About."
2000: Debut Album and Early Career
In 2000, Craig Morgan released his debut album with Atlantic Records. The album produced three singles, including "Something to Write Home About."
2001: Departure from Atlantic Records
Craig Morgan departed from Atlantic Records in 2001 after the label closed its Nashville branch.
2002: Signing with Broken Bow Records
Craig Morgan signed with Broken Bow Records in 2002.
2002: Signing with Broken Bow Records
In 2002, Craig Morgan signed with Broken Bow Records.
March 2003: Release of "I Love It"
Craig Morgan's second album, "I Love It," was released in March 2003. The album included the singles "God, Family and Country" and "Almost Home."
2003: Release of "I Love It"
Craig Morgan released his second studio album, "I Love It," in 2003.
2004: Success of "I Love It"
By 2004, "I Love It" had sold over 300,000 copies, marking a wave of success for independently signed country artists.
2004: Release of "My Kind of Livin'" and Chart-Topping Success
Craig Morgan's album "My Kind of Livin'" was released in 2004. The single "That's What I Love About Sunday" became his first No. 1 hit on the country charts.
2005: Release of "My Kind of Livin'"
Craig Morgan released his third studio album, "My Kind of Livin'," in 2005.
2006: Release of "Little Bit of Life"
Craig Morgan released his album "Little Bit of Life" in 2006. This was his third and final album for Broken Bow Records.
2006: Release of "Little Bit of Life"
Craig Morgan released his fourth studio album, "Little Bit of Life," in 2006.
February 2008: Greatest Hits and Departure from Broken Bow
In February 2008, a greatest hits package was released for Craig Morgan, shortly before his departure from Broken Bow Records.
2008: Greatest Hits and Signing with BNA Records
A greatest hits package was released in 2008, and Craig Morgan signed with BNA Records.
2012: Release of "This Ole Boy"
Craig Morgan released "This Ole Boy" under Black River Entertainment in 2012.
2016: Release of "A Whole Lot More to Me"
Craig Morgan released "A Whole Lot More to Me" in 2016.
July 29, 2023: Re-enlistment in the US Army Reserve
On July 29, 2023, Craig Morgan re-enlisted in the US Army Reserve on stage at the Grand Ole Opry.