Craig Morgan to Take Stage at Searcy’s Get Down Downtown Festival

Country music fans will have the chance to see one of the genre’s biggest names for free this fall as Craig Morgan headlines Get Down Downtown in Searcy.

The country music star and Army Reserve soldier is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in downtown Searcy as the featured act of the annual community celebration.

Morgan has built a successful career spanning more than two decades, earning more than 2.5 billion career streams and placing more than 25 songs on the Billboard charts. His catalog includes hits such as “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “International Harvester,” “Soldier,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost.”

His newest releases include “Blanket of Stars” and the EP American Soundtrack, featuring songs inspired by his faith and patriotism.

In addition to his music career, Morgan is also an author, actor and longtime member of the military. He served 17 years in the Army and Army Reserve before returning to military service in 2023. He currently serves in the Army Reserve as a Chief Warrant Officer 2.

Morgan was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008, one of country music’s highest honors.

Get Down Downtown begins Friday, Sept. 25, with festivities kicking off at 6 p.m. in downtown Searcy. The opening night will feature live entertainment, vendors and family-friendly activities throughout the downtown area.

Events continue Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 8 a.m. with the annual Funnel Cake 5K and Cotton Candy Classic, culminating in Morgan’s free concert that evening. The weekend celebration is expected to draw visitors from all across Arkansas.