This Veterans Day, we're revisiting one of our most moving conversations. Lynn Hoffman sits down with country star and Army veteran Craig Morgan: 2.5 billion streams, more than 25 Billboard-charting songs, over 250 Grand Ole Opry appearances, and 17 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He has since re-enlisted in the Reserve.

Craig offers a surprising take for Music Saved Me. Music is his livelihood, not his therapy; he finds that on a tractor or in the woods. But he's seen firsthand what a song can do for someone else. He shares the unforgettable story of a young soldier who waited four hours after a show to tell him how two of his songs, "Paradise" and "Almost Home," played a part in saving his life, once in Iraq and once back home.

Craig also talks about why a song becomes forever tied to the moment you hear it, the work of Guitars for Vets in helping veterans with PTSD, his  EP American Soundtrack, and his advice for anyone leaning on music through hard times: stay busy, stay creative, and keep your mind in motion.

To every veteran and service member: thank you.

This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you or a veteran you know is struggling, call or text 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.

Music Saved Me is part of the Buzz Knight Media Productions network. Check out our companion podcast, Takin' A Walk with Buzz Knight, wherever you get your podcasts.

This Veterans Day, we're revisiting one of our most moving conversations. Lynn Hoffman sits down with country star and Army veteran Craig Morgan: 2.5 billion streams, more than 25 Billboard-charting songs, over 250 Grand Ole Opry appearances, and 17 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He has since re-enlisted in the Reserve.
Craig offers a surprising take for Music Saved Me. Music is his livelihood, not his therapy; he finds that on a tractor or in the woods. But he's seen firsthand what a song can do for someone else. He shares the unforgettable story of a young soldier who waited four hours after a show to tell him how two of his songs, "Paradise" and "Almost Home," played a part in saving his life, once in Iraq and once back home.
Craig also talks about why a song becomes forever tied to the moment you hear it, the work of Guitars for Vets in helping veterans with PTSD, his&nbsp; EP American Soundtrack, and his advice for anyone leaning on music through hard times: stay busy, stay creative, and keep your mind in motion.
To every veteran and service member: thank you.
This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you or a veteran you know is struggling, call or text 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.
Music Saved Me is part of the Buzz Knight Media Productions network. Check out our companion podcast, Takin' A Walk with Buzz Knight, wherever you get your podcasts.

Music Saved Me is the podcast where inspiring music icons, emerging artists and healing voices share the moments music changed their lives. Hosted by Lynn Hoffman, the Music Saved Me podcast brings you personal stories of musicians who were transformed by the power of music.

Every episode traces an artist's journey: a band's journey through breakup and reinvention, an indie music story of hard-won discovery, a viral music success that changed everything, or the song that got someone through their lowest point. Along the way, Lynn explores healing through music, and the surprising ways music and emotional healing connect, including music's growing role in mental health.

Lynn brings warmth and curiosity to every conversation, spotlighting musicians who give back, nonprofits like Musicians On Call doing meaningful work, and the inspiring music icons who remind us why music matters.

Guests include Trey Lewis, Brad Wolfe, Jon Lampley, John Beltzer, Riley Smithson and Antoinette Costa.

Music Saved Me is produced by Buzz Knight Media Productions.

Also from BKMP on iHeart Podcasts:

🎸 Takin' A Walk, hosted by Buzz Knight

😂 Comedy Saved Me, hosted by Lynn Hoffman

🎵 Takin' A Walk Nashville, hosted by Sarah Harralson

Jersey Made Hosted by Buzz Knight

What song saved you? Tell us in the comments, and if an episode moved you, please leave a review.

Music Saved Me is the podcast where inspiring music icons, emerging artists and healing voices share the moments music changed their lives. Hosted by Lynn Hoffman, the Music Saved Me podcast brings you personal stories of musicians who were transformed by the power of music.
Every episode traces an artist's journey: a band's journey through breakup and reinvention, an indie music story of hard-won discovery, a viral music success that changed everything, or the song that got someone through their lowest point. Along the way, Lynn explores healing through music, and the surprising ways music and emotional healing connect, including music's growing role in mental health.
Lynn brings warmth and curiosity to every conversation, spotlighting musicians who give back, nonprofits like Musicians On Call doing meaningful work, and the inspiring music icons who remind us why music matters.
Guests include Trey Lewis, Brad Wolfe, Jon Lampley, John Beltzer, Riley Smithson and Antoinette Costa.
Music Saved Me is produced by Buzz Knight Media Productions.
Also from BKMP on iHeart Podcasts:
🎸 Takin' A Walk, hosted by Buzz Knight
😂 Comedy Saved Me, hosted by Lynn Hoffman
🎵 Takin' A Walk Nashville, hosted by Sarah Harralson
Jersey Made Hosted by Buzz Knight
What song saved you? Tell us in the comments, and if an episode moved you, please leave a review.

Music Saved Me Podcast

Craig Morgan: A Soldier, a Song, and a Story He'll Never Forget (Veterans Day Encore)

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