Country music star Craig Morgan has traveled a hard road on his way to the top. In his new memoir "God, Family, Country," the 58-year-old recording artist and Army veteran shared intimate details of his life's journey, including his childhood years in Tennessee, his time in the military, his rise to fame in the world of country music and the tragic loss of his son Jerry in 2016.
The memoir also includes Morgan's personal anecdotes and stories as he reflects on his friendships with Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton and other country stars.
Ahead of the book's release on Sept. 27, Morgan opened up in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. Country star Craig Morgan shares intimate details of his life's journey in his new memoir "God, Family, Faith". (Nate Griffin) Morgan recalled growing up in a family of musicians and performing with his father and uncles at a young age.
However, he explained that he viewed music as a hobby for his family, not a career. "It never seemed like it was something that was a career for them, even though it kind of was, at times, and especially for me, even throughout my military career," he told Fox News Digital. "It wasn't until later in my military career that I thought that I could possibly pursue it as a profession." Morgan served almost 10 years of active duty in the United States Army with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions.
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