Son of Country Singer Craig Morgan Missing After Boating Accident in Tennessee

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Official on Craig Morgan's Son's Death: 'We're Not Sure Why He Didn't Resurface'

Searchers are desperately combing Kentucky Lake for Jerry Greer, the 19-year-old son of country singer Craig Morgan, following a boating accident on Sunday.

Greer was reportedly tubing with a friend when the two collided in Humphreys County, Tennessee.

The family has released the following statement:

“Recent Dickson County High School graduate Jerry Greer (19), son of country music entertainer Craig Morgan and wife Karen Greer, went missing yesterday following a boating accident on Kentucky Lake in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Recovery efforts to locate him are underway. The family is grateful for everyone’s support and prayers and requests privacy during this difficult time.”

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Morgan, 51, is an Army vet and avid hunter with several Top 10 country hits to his name and is also the host of Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors on the Outdoor Channel. He and wife Karen have four children: a daughter, Alex, and sons Kyle, Jerry and Wyatt.