Since hitting the country music scene in 2002, Alberta's own Craig
Moritz, has been wowing crowds with his from-the-heart performances that are packed with vivacious vocals and rockin' beats. Born in Medicine Hat, Craig grew up listening to country music, and could often be heard singing along to Don Williams, Randy Travis, George Strait, Mac Davis and Tanya Tucker. Even at an early age, Craig knew he was destined to be acountry singer.
After moving to Fort McMurray at 12-years-old, Craig explored his passion for music through the school band playing saxophone, but as he says, "I figured if I couldn't wear a cowboy hat, strum a guitar and sing a few country tunes, it just wasn't for me." or a few years, Craig tried his hat at a variety of jobs, including being a realtor, car salesman, bartender,labourer and grocery manager, but his heart was always drawn to country music. He realized the only hat he really wanted to wear was the cowboy kind. After a chance meeting with Toby Keith at a concert in Regina, Craig was encouraged by his mentor to pursue his dreams. Knowing he wouldn't feel fulfilled if he couldn't perform his own songs for country music lovers, Craig formed a band, picked up his guitar, put on his trademark black cowboy hat, and pursued a full-time career as a solo artist.
For the past few years, Craig has landed front and centre onstage; opening shows for various artists,including: Sara Evans, Doc Walker, Jason Aldean, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jason McCoy/the Road Hammers, Aaron Lines, Charlie Major, George Canyon and David Lee Murphy. Since the official release of his 2005 debut album, "The Way I Feel," which was produced by Tom McKillip, Craig has been touring vigorously to bring his hit tunes to the masses.
Response to the first album was overwhelmingly positive, and left fans wanting more from the kickin' country crooner. After spending some time with chart-topping music super group, Lonestar, Craig flew down to Nashville in mid-2007 to work on several new tracks with Lonestar's keyboardist and noted music producer, Dean Sams. He returned to Nashville in early 2008 to compose new songs for the album, and co-wrote several tracks with powerhouse songwritersincluding Byron Hill, Tim Taylor and Steve Fox. He completed the tour-de-force album with artist, song writer and producer Dean Miller, son of the late Roger Miller. The sensational first single off the new album, "Good at Lovin' You," generated significant buzz with fans during its unofficial, advance release, and the track received nation-wide play on country music radio. The
second single, "Hey Y'all," hit radio June of 2008, and quickly became one of the most sizzling hits of the summer. His current single, "Blame You" was released to radio in January of 2009, and Craig will be premiering his first music video for the single in February 2009.
Canada got "Down and Dirty" with Craig and helped premier the CD at number #31 on the Nielsen
SoundScan chart in its first week of release in September 2008. www.craigmoritz.com
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