Craig Morgan Searches for Fan With Prosthetic Leg After Life-Changing 2013 Encounter
The country star said this encounter “changed the way I looked at what I was doing in the music world.”
Craig Morgan; Photo by Nate Griffin
Country star and soldier Craig Morgan is turning to his fans for help tracking down a fan whose story left a lasting impact on his life more than a decade ago.
In a recent social media post, Morgan shared a powerful memory from September 6, 2013, when he headlined the Washington State Fair shortly after releasing his album Journey. Following the show, Morgan took part in an autograph session, an experience that would unexpectedly become one of the most meaningful moments of his career.
“On September 6 of 2013, I headline the Washington State fair. I just released a new album called Journey. So after the show I did an autographed session there was a young gentleman there who had a prosthetic leg and wanted to tell me a story,” Morgan wrote.
The man waited as the “Almost Home” singer finished signing autographs and meeting with the other fans.
“I tried to get him to go ahead and tell me his story but he insisted on waiting until everyone was through,” Morgan recalled. “It was a story that changed the way I looked at what I was doing in the music world.”
While Morgan didn’t share details of the story itself, he made it clear that the interaction deeply impacted him and has stayed with him ever since. Now, more than 12 years later, he’s hoping to reconnect.
“If anyone knows who he is and can get him to respond. We would like to talk to him,” he shared.
Fans quickly flooded the comments section, praising Morgan for the heartfelt post and offering to help spread the word in hopes of locating the man.
“I’m in washington. I’ve got this to our local radio station and a few local groups to that area. Lets find him,” one user urged.
Another shared, “I used to bring groups of Wounded Vets from JBLM/WTB through my nonprofit Operation Ward 57 during that time to the fair for concerts/meet and greets. It might not have been my group but might be able to narrow down who.”
At the time of publication, it does not appear that the individual has been located. If anyone has leads, please reach out to Craig Morgan on his official Facebook page.
Craig Morgan is a singer, author, actor, and soldier who was recently promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the U.S. Army Reserve. The promotion ceremony took place on January 15, 2026, at the Pentagon, the headquarters of the Department of Defense, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth officiating.
Morgan is approaching two decades of dedicated service to the nation. He previously served 17 years in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. The country music star, author, and patriot returned to military service when he was sworn into the Army Reserve on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on July 29, 2023.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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