Craig Morgan: 'American Soundtrack'

Craig Morgan shares his new EP, American Soundtrack, out now,February 28th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.

When you think of Craig Morgan, there are a few things that immediately come to mind: faith, patriotism, passion, county living, and that signature voice. On his new EP, American Soundtrack, all of those are on full display.

Over the course of six new songs, the BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artist takes listeners on a journey through all the things in life that are important to him. “I try to celebrate God, family and country in my music and in everything I do,” He shares. “That’s what I have always done and I’ve come to realize it’s my platform. I don’t stress about things as much as I used to. I just try to write, sing, produce and play the best music that we can and go where I think God wants me to be.”

Morgan co-wrote five of the EP’s six new tracks, aiming to create something special for his fans. The lone exception is the stunning “God’s Problems,” an impassioned ballad that finds the Grand Ole Opry Member desperate to live his life in a way that’s easy on God. “I live that song. I truly do,” he says. “I believe in what it says and every day I work hard to not be one of God’s problems. I try not to be one of those guys that God is having to work hard at trying to straighten up. There’s a resurgence in our society right now of people trying to overcome adversities and to do better in life. You can see it in our format. Jelly Roll, especially, is the template for that. He’s changing people’s lives, and I’d like to think that I’m doing the same thing.”

Similarly, “Blue Collar Prayer” is an emotional moment for Morgan, a slide guitar-laden look at simple people and the things they long for to make their lives better. While some may pray for things like money and fame, the protagonists in the story are working-class people like a farmer in need of rain and a pregnant waitress hoping for the best for her child.

“You might not see them every Sunday // In that little white clapboard church // ‘Cause she’ll be serving biscuits and honey // He’ll be in overalls and tractor dirt // I bet my last dime, they’ll both take the time // To talk to the man upstairs // For a real life, red, white, and blue collared prayer.”

“Country Education,” “Roots” and “Who I’m From” each celebrate the upbringings that make Southerners, and Craig Morgan, who they are. While “Roots” is a twangy celebration of the raising that formed him, “Who I’m From” is a tale of who he is and who he came from. It’s a unique spin on the typical hometown song, celebrating those who have influenced his life.

The album’s title track is an especially catchy and jubilant moment, name dropping the songs that accompany many of life’s biggest moments, ranging from “Sweet Home Alabama” to “Ring of Fire” to “Hotel California.”

For Craig Morgan, American Soundtrack represents the best of who he is as an artist and a person. “I hope these songs create positive energy,” shares the Tennessee native. “I want people to feel inspired. I want people to laugh and enjoy what we do, but I also hope it makes them feel motivated to do good, to live a good life and to be kind. I believe we should live our lives in accordance with God’s truth; in honesty, fairness, kindness, love, and generosity. When you are doing all those things everything else will just fall into place.”

American Soundtrack Tracklist:

American Soundtrack (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Dan Couch)
Roots (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Rob Pennington)
God’s Problems (Phil O’Donnell, Wade Kirby, Carlo Colasacco, Styles Haury)
Country Education (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Wade Kirby)
Blue Collar Prayer (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Matt Willis)
Who I’m From (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Chris Wallin, Ira Dean)

*Produced by Phil O’Donnell and Craig Morgan

Craig Morgan shares latest project, ‘American Soundtrack,’ out now on all streaming platforms.

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