The two-year-old hit goofed on the traffic tie-ups tractors create on rural two-lane roads, and Craig was able to poke fun at the topic because he knows it well.

He started working on his grandfather's farm when he was "old enough to pick up a bail of hay," Craig told The Springfield State Journal-Register in Illinois. And he continued doing those chores until his grandfather died.

"I was there every summer," Craig said. "That's where we went in the summer and on the weekends. I bailed hay. I've done it all: cut, crop, cattle. I've done it all at some point or another."

Recording "International Harvester" had multiple benefits. Not only did the song give him a bona fide hit, but the title also caught the attention of the combine manufacturer. International Harvester is now a sponsor of Craig's tour.

"As much as [the song is] talking about a particular style of tractor, it's really about a lifestyle," Craig said. "It's a lifestyle that a lot of people, I think -- I don't want to say take for granted, but they overlook. They don't think of that anymore."

While much has been made of Craig's history in the military, the time he spent on his grandfather's farm reinforces the image of him as a man's man. He also worked as a contractor, a sheriff's deputy and the assistant manager of a retail dairy department before he made his living on a concert stage.

Singer-songwriters Keni Thomas, Craig Morgan and Mark Wills are spending part of the holiday season entertaining the troops during a nine-day USO tour of the Middle East. Hosted by U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Preston, the 2008 Hope and Freedom tour will visit three nations and will also feature TV personality Leeann Tweeden, comedian Lewis CK and the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. Thomas, who was a staff sergeant in the Army, said he understands the importance of such tours. "As a veteran, I understand what it means to have someone come visit you in a combat zone," he said. "For a moment, the soldiers are reminded that the folks back home haven't forgotten them. For a moment, they can take a break from the seriousness of what we are asking them to do on our behalf."

In the photo, Craig Morgan performs during a previous USO Tour.

U.S. Army veteran Craig Morgan says keeping our nation secure must always be a top priority.

"There's two things that are important in my life, and that's the security of my nation and the security of my family. And the security of my nation comes first. Most people would not appreciate or understand that, but without the security of this nation, I don't have the security of my...I can't take care of my family. So we have to make sure that we maintain a secure nation, and the way we do that is by ensuring that the men and women of the armed forces have the adequate tools that they need to ensure that they can accomplish their mission. And their mission right now is maintaining over there and keeping the terrorism at bay. I firmly believe -- I've said it before -- if it weren't for those men and women there, stationed there and standing ready there, then we would be fightin' terrorism at home on a much greater front."

Kellie Pickler is also expressing her appreciation for the troops. She visited Iraq last year on a USO tour, which she calls "the most life-changing experience" she's ever had. Pickler explains that it made her realize just how fortunate she is to be an American, adding that most people take for granted the freedom that come with being an American.

"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," commented Morgan.

Craig Morgan says his new album That's Why may sound different than his most recent album. And the reasoning is simple - he was happy while in the studio this time. He says his mood is extremely important while in the studio since he's produces his projects and sets the tone for the band. This time, the band could feel his excitement and you can feel that in the music. "And it was exciting and fun and something I really wanted to do. I couldn't wait to get into the studio. And when you're in a pissy mood, which on the last record there was a couple of days in the studio when I was in a real pissy mood arguing with the label and what have you - and you know you go in and your all aggravated - well the band senses that and they're tense and they're less likely to be as creative and active."

That's Why hits store shelves today and is the first album from his new label BNA Nashville.  Check out the first song from the CD, "Love Remembers"

With his new album, That's Why, in stores now, Craig Morgan says that the disc's title track is really all about the things we do for the people we love. Craig puts it in perspective with an anecdote from his own life about a frustration that all drivers experience from time to time: other drivers. Craig says, "I absolutely hate to leave Dickson, Tennessee, and drive to Nashville," but it's more than the traffic that gets to him, as he admits, "especially now that my wife has a new car, I get flipped off all the time." Craig marvels that people react differently to him when he's driving his truck than when he happens to be in his wife's Corvette, but at the end of the day, the notion behind the song -- and Craig's point -- is that doing some of the things we do, and putting up with some of the things that go along with those choices, is really just about looking after the people you love.

Craig Morgan is no stranger to army bases, but this time, he's going for different reasons.

The army veteran will be performing at Fort Bragg in his new TV special, Craig Morgan: Back to Bragg. The hour-long special will air at 9 p.m. EST on Sunday, Oct. 19, on GAC.

Morgan's shows is only part of a nightlong block featuring some of the hottest male names in all of Country Music.

The full lineup for the night is as follows (central): 

• Trace Adkins: American Man, 7 p.m.
• Craig Morgan: Back To Bragg, 8 p.m. 
• Ultimate Garth: The Ultimate Hits, 9 p.m. 
• Kenny Chesney: Lucky Old Sun, 10 p.m. 

Fans have certainly come to know Craig Morgan as a great singer/songwriter and an all-around good guy, and many have also learned that Craig is an avid dirt-bike racer. As he prepares to head back into competition this weekend, he tells us that his love for the sport hasn't been without its share of scrapes...and broken bones. In fact, a couple of years ago, Craig pushed himself a little too hard after an initial injury, when a broken wrist contributed to subsequent accidents and multiple concussions. Just as he was on the mend -- and truly in the spirit of "you'll laugh about this later" - he now laughs, "after the cast came off, on the last race of the season, I broke my leg -- and a severe break -- ended up bein' in a wheelchair for a little while, and then on crutches, and just a horrible time."