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(Nashville, Tennessee…) – June 14, 2022 – Craig Campbell hosted his 8th Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge at Nashville's famous Losers Bar & Grill last week and raised more than $25,000 for national nonprofit Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC). This year’s winners were Andrew Millsaps, half of music duo Neon Union, and John Smyth, a loving caregiver for his sister Denise who was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC).

“I play a lot of cornhole, usually three to five tournaments a week,” said Smyth. “When my sister, Denise was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, Fight CRC was the first place I went to find resources. There I saw a link for the Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge and just had to register. I’m used to winning cash prizes when I play, but winning with Andrew Millsaps was more rewarding than any amount of money because it was for my sister.”

In attendance alongside Campbell was his wife Mindy, annual attendee Jerrod Niemann, Chuck Wicks, Ryan Charles, Abby Anderson, Alexandra Kay, Holly Stocks, Drew Baldridge, Heath Sanders, Thomas Mac, Ian Munsick, Leo Brooks, Lucas Hoge, and Ethan Payne.

“It never ceases to amaze me how many people come out to support this event,” said Craig. “I have to give a huge thank you to all of my artist and celebrity friends who came out to play, all of our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, and all of the amazing friends and family behind the scenes who make this happen.”

Craig’s father passed away with colorectal cancer at age 36, and he, his friends and family have now raised over $354,000 for Fight CRC. Learn more about Fight Colorectal Cancer at www.FightCRC.org.

The Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge and Fight CRC would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support:

Wrangler

NRA Country

SESAC

Shelter Music 

The Stage

Whiskey Row

Grindstone Cowboy

American Bonfire Co

30A Life Records

The Big Printing Company

Columbia Harley-Davidson

Craig has been headlining the Craig Campbell Tour, by God since his “by God” single was released the end of February. He wrote the moving song with Thomas Archer and Jordan Walker, and the single is available HERE through his Grindstone Records label.

When not on tour or writing new music, Craig has been busy at the Grindstone Cowboy, a unique coffee shop, restaurant and music venue he and his wife Mindy opened in Eagleville, Tennessee last month. Housed in an historic building in the heart of town, Grindstone Cowboy offers a variety of fresh coffee, pastries, sandwiches, live music and Craig’s exclusive C.C. Cold Beer on tap. Check it out HERE.

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Craig Campbell (l.) with Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge winners Andrew Millsaps (c.), half of music duo Neon Union, and John Smyth (r.), a loving caregiver for his sister Denise who was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC)

Craig Campbell (r.) with longtime Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge participant Jerrod Niemann.

Craig Campbell tosses a bag at the 8th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.

Drew Baldridge tosses a bag at the 8th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.

Ethan Payne (l.) and Alexandra Kay (r.) participate in the 8th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.

The parking lot at Losers Bar & Grille was packed with celebrities and fans at the 8th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.

About Fight Colorectal Cancer

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a leading patient-empowerment and advocacy organization in the United States, providing balanced and objective information on colon and rectal cancer research, treatment, and policy. We are relentless champions of hope, focused on funding promising, high-impact research endeavors while equipping advocates to influence legislation and policy for the collective good. Learn more at FightCRC.org.

About Craig Campbell: In a world fueled by the smoke and mirror act of overnight success, Campbell has long been admired for his patience and persistence on the road less travelled. A consistent balancing act of traditional values and modern industry trends, Campbell is also considered by many to be one of the most talented yet under the radar stars, across all genres. The magic of the keys brought him his hunger for music as a child. The good ole’ down home boy grew up playing his mother’s piano and singing in church. After graduating high school, he took a job as a corrections officer in his hometown of Lyons, Georgia. But music never left his side. Taking a cue from the sounds of classic country and idols like Travis Tritt and Randy Travis, Campbell started a band and played local and national bar gigs. When the guitar player quit, Campbell took that as a sign to chase his dreams all the way to Nashville, Tennessee. 

With two Starting in 2002, the young hopeful spent the next several years paying his dues as a demo singer by day and Lower Broadway gigger by night. He connected with fellow South Georgia native Luke Bryan and started touring as his keyboard player. A year and a half long keyboard stint with Tracy Byrd soon followed, and he took over as bandleader down at The Stage on Tuesday nights on his non-touring days. His smooth chops and hot blooded stage presence soon caught the eye of industry execs and in 2009, Campbell signed his first record deal.

His debut single, “Family Man,” hit the Billboard top 15 in 2011. “Outta My Head” also cracked the top 15, catchy tune “Fish” garnered more than 10 million demand streams. His 2014 breakout hit “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” was on its way up the charts when Campbell got the unexpected that his label had closed. He and his devoted team continued to press radio stations around the country, so much so that the single ended an impressive run well inside the Top 10, which is unheard of for a song with no financial backing.

He signed with Red Bow Records, a division of the Broken Bow umbrella, and “Tomorrow Tonight” made it into the top 40, followed by perhaps his most poignant and well-known work to date, “Outskirts of Heaven.” “Outskirts” showcased Campbell’s vulnerability and deep rooted faith and was praised by Rolling Stone and Taste of Country, among others.

The impact of “Outskirts” prompted media appearances and memorable performances at nationally televised NFL games, the TODAY show, CMA Fest, and the Grand Ole Opry, the latter of which he has made over 50 appearances to date. And in a full circle moment, the down home Georgia boy reunited with buddy Luke Bryan on his highly successful 2017 Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day Tour.

In the summer of 2018, Campbell released his first new music in five years with his “See You Try” EP on Broken Bow. The title track became an instant crowd pleaser with its confident, flirty lyrics and boot stompin’ melody. The EP also found a home for both an electric and acoustic version of “Outskirts of Heaven.” By August of 2018, Campbell and Broken Bow had mutually parted ways. After a two-year break, he came back last year with the highly anticipated single, “It’s About Time.”

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For additional information about Craig Campbell (the artist) or the Celebrity Cornhole Challenge, contact Craig Campbell (the publicist) at craig@campbellentgrp.com.