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Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina + More Step Up for CMA Fest Celeb Softball Game

Megan Pacella — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:09:33 +0000

Every year, country music kicks off CMA Fest by giving back. Before the acts and their hordes of fans descend on Nashville to indulge in great food and even better music, dozens of stars participate in the City of Hope’s annual Celebrity Softball Challenge to raise money for cancer research. This year, Scotty McCreery, Lauren [...]

Craig Campbell Took His New Single 'Outta My Head' From Scotty McCreery

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:39:53 +0000

Rising country star Craig Campbell has a new album coming out in May, and its first single, 'Outta My Head,' is already sitting inside the Top 40 on the Billboard charts. At the recent Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Campbell told Taste of Country that he almost didn't get to cut the song.

Scotty McCreery Promises Upcoming Album Will Be 'More Mature'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:23:56 +0000

Fast-rising country star Scotty McCreery scored a big hit straight out of the box with his debut album 'Clear as Day,' but the former 'American Idol' champ doesn't want to rest on his laurels. In a new interview, he says he's taking a different approach to his upcoming second studio effort -- temporarily scheduled for September or October -- which he describes as a mix of traditional and contemporary country.

Scotty McCreery, 'See You Tonight' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:05:28 +0000

Scotty McCreery makes his songwriting debut on 'See You Tonight,' a mid-tempo love song that finds the 19-year-old not settling for a phone call or some distant "I love you" from the girl who holds his heart. It's the start of a new chapter for McCreery -- one that's much more important than his last.

Should Scotty McCreery Drop the 'Y'?

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:37:15 +0000

To "Y" or not to "Y," that is the question -- at least, that's the question if you're fast-rising country star Scotty McCreery. The 19-year-old singer first came to public attention with the 'Y' firmly attached to the end of his first name, but now that he's older and more mature, he's been mulling dropping it in favor of just plain "Scott."

Scotty McCreery Talks About His Dating Life While on the Road

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:27:37 +0000

Rising star Scotty McCreery is a busy man these days, what with working on a new album, attending college and touring. In a new interview, the former 'American Idol' champion confesses that his busy schedule makes it hard to find time for dating.

Scotty McCreery Takes Fans Behind the Scenes With New Webisode Series, 'ScotTV'

Megan Pacella — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:35:00 +0000

You can bet your cowboy boots that hanging out with Scotty McCreery is a good time. The well-known baritone has shown his silly in interviews and commercials before, but now fans will really have the opportunity to get to know the country singer by watching 'ScotTV,' his new web series.

Scotty McCreery Gives in to the Harlem Shake Craze

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:41:01 +0000

Scotty McCreery has been keeping busy on his 2013 Weekend Road Trip Tour, but he's not too busy to have a bit of fun. While he was performing in Pittsburgh, he showed everyone how to 'Rock This Night,' by breaking out the popular 'Harlem Shake' with his band members and all of his fans.

Scotty McCreery, the CMA Give $1.2 Million to Nashville's School Music Programs

Christina Vinson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:37:39 +0000

'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery has shown he's serious about education. The North Carolina State student is not only committed to his academic studies while performing on his first headlining tour --- he's also demonstrated his support of music programs in public schools.

Scotty McCreery, the Band Perry to Help Announce 2013 ACM Awards Nominees

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:39:50 +0000

Scotty McCreery and the Band Perry will help announce the 2013 ACM Awards nominees on Feb. 13 with a little help from modern technology. The rising country artists, along with Little Big Town and ‘American Idol‘ host and media mogul Ryan Seacrest, will read the shortlist of nominees via videos posted in real time that [...]

Scotty McCreery Covers Elvis Presley's 'That's All Right' at the Grand Ole Opry

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:29:45 +0000

Scotty McCreery took a well-deserved study break over the weekend (Feb. 2) to grace the Grand Ole Opry stage, offering the crowd an electrifying performance of Elvis Presley's 1954 classic, 'That's All Right.'

Scotty McCreery Makes His Return to 'American Idol' This Week

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:47:30 +0000

Obviously, Scotty McCreery is no stranger to 'American Idol.' The 19-year-old singer was crowned the winner in the show's tenth season, and has since embarked on a successful recording and touring career as a country artist. This Wednesday (Jan. 23), he will return to the show for an appearance during the audition rounds in Charlotte, in his home state of North Carolina.

Scotty McCreery Is One of the Most Famous College Kids Right Now

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:07:20 +0000

Scotty McCreery is one of the brightest new stars in country music, but it’s the ‘Water Tower Town’ singer’s academic work that is bringing him some well-deserved attention these days. According to Yahoo! Finance, the North Carolina State freshman is one of the 16 most famous college co-eds to be enrolled in classes this semester. [...]

Scotty McCreery Announces First Headlining Tour Dates for 2013

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:57:46 +0000

What do you do when you are a college freshman and a Platinum-selling country star, balancing your second semester at school while managing your red-hot career? You become a weekend warrior. That's just what Season 10 'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery is doing this February, as he launches his 2013 Weekend Roadtrip Tour.

Scotty McCreery Resolves to Kick His Fast Food Habit in 2013

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:00:28 +0000

Scotty McCreery is a southern boy who loves down-home cookin’, but with the new year in full swing, the ‘Water Tower Town’ singer reveals that cutting out quick junk food is at the top of his New Year’s resolution list in 2013. “I really should lay off the fast food,” McCreery says of his diet [...]

Scotty McCreery Gets His Wisdom Teeth Pulled

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:00:45 +0000

He may be one of the hottest new superstars in country music, but Scotty McCreery is not immune to the perils of painful dental procedures. The 'Water Tower Town' singer took to his official Twitter on Wednesday morning (Jan. 2) to share the news that he was going under the knife to remove his wisdom teeth today.

Scotty McCreery Balancing College Finals With Being a Country Star

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:03:46 +0000

Finals week is a challenging time for your average college student, but Scotty McCreery is far from your average university co-ed. North Carolina State University’s most famous student recently took to his official Twitter account to effectively demonstrate the drastic difference in his double life. “Vegas a couple days ago, Library today,” McCreery tweeted on [...]

Scotty McCreery Thinks Keith Urban Is an 'Interesting' Addition to 'American Idol'

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 12:03:13 +0000

When it comes to Keith Urban‘s position as a newly-appointed judge on Season 12 of ‘American Idol,’ Scotty McCreery believes that there is no better man for the job. Considering McCreery’s track record as the tenth hopeful to be crowned America’s supreme singer on the long-running reality television series, it’s safe to assume the Australian [...]

Scotty McCreery Turns Upcoming Concert Into Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:03:20 +0000

Scotty McCreery is a nice guy -- that's no secret -- but who knew he was so selfless? The singer has decided to turn his November 23 concert at the Beacon Theater in New York City into a benefit show, with proceeds going to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Scotty McCreery Is Taking Math Tests and Picking Songs for Second Album

Jessica Nicholson — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:00:39 +0000

Can Scotty McCreery do it all? It sure seems that way. The former ‘American Idol’ winner, who became the youngest male artist to top the Billboard 200 with his debut release ‘Clear as Day,’ somehow manages to balance two lives–one filled with concerts, interviews, autograph signings and television performances as a blossoming country star and [...]