Nashville, TN…(March 7, 2012)…After a busy week that took country music entertainer and award-winning TV host Craig Morgan across five states over six days, the singer’s latest studio record, This Ole Boy, moved more than 12,000 units in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.  The Top 5 debut on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart represents Morgan’s highest chart debut in his career and best opening week numbers since 2006’s Little Bit Of Life.

Next up for Morgan is a March 8 appearance on syndicated program Better TV. Visit www.Better.TV for broadcast information in your local market.   Following that, Craig will make his acting debut on Lifetime’s hit drama Army Wives, airing March 18 at 9pm ET/PT.

This Ole Boy, Craig Morgan’s first new music in three years and debut release on Black River Entertainment, has been met with rave reviews from the country’s toughest critics. Co-produced with his longtime creative partner Phil O’Donnell, Morgan co-wrote 7of the 12 songs on the new record. The feel good, sing-along title track love song is climbing the country radio charts and the music video, featuring Hollywood actress Angie Harmon, can be viewed on numerous web and TV outlets.

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN: 
One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits:  “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and “International Harvester. His newest single “This Ole Boy,” currently climbing the country radio charts, is the title track to his sixth studio CD, out now. 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 and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent over 10 years of active duty in the Army and an additional nine years in the Army Reserves.  He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. In addition to a prolific country music career, he hosts the award-winning show “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” every Saturday on The Outdoor Channel. For more information on Craig Morgan, please visit www.craigmorgan.com or follow him on Twitter @CMorganmusic.

ABOUT BLACK RIVER ENTERTAINMENT: 
Black River Entertainment makes its home in Nashville, Tenn. and is the home to country music entertainers Craig Morgan, Sarah Darling, Due West and Glen Templeton. The company also operates the newly renovated Sound Stage recording studios, Ronnie’s Place Recording Studio, Black River Publishing, and Black River Management. For more information about Black River Entertainment please visit www.blackriverent.com.