Held various jobs before beginning his musical career. EMT (age 18), paratrooper in the U.S. Army for 10 years, contractor, Sheriff's Deputy and Wal-Mart assistant dairy manager.
Charities: Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on October 25, 2008.
Children with wife, Karen: Alex Morgan, Kyle Morgan, Jerry Morgan, Wyatt Morgan and Marissa Morgan. Some cites refer to Marissa as his daughter from a previous marriage.