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Opry inducts Craig Morgan

Sunday, October 26, 2008 – Craig Morgan became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry Saturday, inducted by Opry member John Conlee before an Opry House audience including family, friends and fans.

"I had the great pleasure of being the Opry member to first bring him on this stage the first time he guested on the Grand Ole Opry, and what an honor that was," said Conlee. "As we've become friends...it was plain to me that no one loves the Grand Ole Opry more than this young man right here. He loves it as much as he loves his country, and he's proven that with his service to his country before." Turning to Morgan, Conlee continued, "I'm proud to call you friend and I'm proud to call you 'brother Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan'. Welcome to the family, sir."

"Thank you so much," Morgan replied. "I didn't prepare a speech because I knew I would probably mess it up. I am extremely honored and grateful to the Grand Ole Opry. I am proud to be a part of it, and I hope I can uphold its standards."

Morgan made his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 21, 2000 and was invited to become an Opry member during a special concert for U.S. troops at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C. on Sept. 18. That evening was a homecoming of sorts for the singer, who was stationed at Ft. Bragg from 1990 to 1992 during his 10-year active duty tenure in the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division. He has performed on the Grand Ole Opry more than 130 times.

"If you love country music, you have to love Craig Morgan," said Opry Vice President and General Manger Pete Fisher. "Everything about Craig speaks quality, from the way he writes and sings his songs to the way he lives his life. The Grand Ole Opry is proud to welcome such a fine man to our esteemed membership roster."

The induction aired live on Opry Live on GAC: Great American Country. The Opry Member Award presented to Morgan during the induction is a 14-inch bronze and oak wood replica of the Opry's vintage microphone stand designed by sculptor Bill Rains. Fans can visit Youtube.com/OpryLive to see the induction moment plus a live Opry performance of Morgan's new single "Love Remembers."

Morgan is a Nashville native who has built his popularity with hits Love Remembers, Almost Home, Redneck Yacht Club, International Harvester and That's What I Love About Sunday, which was Billboard's Most Played Country Song of 2005.


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