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Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery to Return to 'American Idol' This Week

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:52:03 +0000

Season 1 and Season 10 'American Idol' winners Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery will perform on the stage where it all started once again. Thursday (April 11) is the results episode for the Top 6 of Season 12, and two of the show's biggest and most successful winners will teach the last half-dozen hopefuls how it's done.

Scotty McCreery Kicks Off the Charlotte Auditions on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:50:07 +0000

Making his triumphant return to the show that made him famous, rising country star Scotty McCreery was on hand on Wednesday night (Jan. 23) to help ‘American Idol‘ kick off its twelfth season audition rounds in Charlotte, NC. McCreery came out to Charlotte Motor Speedway, where ‘Idol’ was holding its huge open cattle call auditions. [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:56:30 +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 Balancing College Finals With Being a Country Star

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:00:46 +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 Shares Family Christmas Videos in New 'Christmas Comin' Round Again' Video

Billy Dukes — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Scotty McCreery shares in-studio footage and old family video highlights in his new 'Christmas Comin' Round Again' video. The just-released clip is of one of two new songs from his 'Christmas With Scotty McCreery' album, which dropped in October.

Scotty McCreery Turns Upcoming Concert Into Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:17:20 +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.

American Idol's Country Contributions

Jill McCoy — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:33:55 +0000

It is no surprise that American Idol has helped quite a few talented, country singers find their way to stardom. The America Idol fans have seemed to love the previous country singers while they were on the competitive show. I can think of several, very famous country singers who started on American Idol.

Brad Paisley Considered for American Idol Judge

Jill McCoy — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:52:24 +0000

Woah, country superstar Brad Paisley could be a judge on American Idol? I do not think many people (women) would have a problem with that. We just recently learned that FOX network is considering Paisley to occupy one of the vacant judge's chair for their hit series.

Scotty McCreery Graduates High School

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:00:05 +0000

Scotty McCreery has a lot of new titles to his name. He’s an ‘American Idol’ champion, a platinum-selling country artist and a CMT Music Award-winner, as of last night. But he hasn’t been able to call himself a high school graduate until today. Just hours after the ‘Water Tower Town’ singer snagged a CMT Music [...]

Who's Your Pick For American Idol – Phillip Or Jessica?

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:21:50 +0000

The Season 11 finale for "American Idol" is on the Fox Network at 7PM tonight. Who's going to win -Phillip Phillips or Jessica Sanchez?

Scotty McCreery Goes on 'High Alert' After Pranking Brad Paisley

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:30:51 +0000

Suspicion is running high on Brad Paisley‘s tour with Scotty McCreery and the Band Perry. After McCreery pranked Paisley last Saturday night (Feb. 25) at their Springfield, Mo. show, the young singer started watching his back more than normal. And, with only today and tomorrow (March 3) left in their run together, McCreery must just be itching to see if Paisley’s going to retaliate.

Hunter Hayes Still In Running For ACM New Artist of the Year

Jude Walker — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:27:15 +0000

Good news for Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes, he made the cut and is one of three finalist for the Academy of Country Music's New Artist of the Year.

Scotty McCreery Blackmailed by Cousin With Video Footage

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:59:02 +0000

It was bound to happen. A young man tastes success, and his family tries to bring him down. Scotty McCreery is apparently being blackmailed by his cousin ‘Jimmy Dale’ until the singer returns the “50 large” he borrowed. In the video below, the Larry the Cable Guy lookalike reveals three truths about his 18-year-old cousin.

Scotty McCreery Sings George Strait's 'Christmas Cookies' at School Choir Concert

Billy Dukes — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:11:55 +0000

Scotty McCreery isn’t too big to perform with his high school choir. The 18-year-old senior joined the talented singers at Garner High School during a recent Christmas show, singing a version of George Strait‘s ‘Christmas Cookies.’

2011 American Country Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:55:10 +0000

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The best dressed artists at any given music awards show are often as news-making as the winners themselves, and tonight’s 2011 American Country Award’ best dressed were no exception. We want to bring special attention to adorable ‘American Idol’ duo Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, who both made our list of the ACAs’ most stylish, which is pretty impressive given their short awards show resume.

Did Scotty McCreery Nail Or Butcher The National Anthem? – [Video]

Brad Vincent — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:06:18 +0000

Scotty McCreery was chosen to sing the National Anthem last night for the first game of the World Series in St. Louis, Missouri.

After a bit of technical difficulties, for whatever reason, his microphone wasn't on when he started singing. He gracefully started over as the camera panned over to the American Flag.

We Are Young Country

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:00:29 +0000

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Scotty McCreery Joins Brad Paisley For 2012 Tour

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:07 +0000

Fresh off the "American Idol" tour, and his first hit single released to country radio, Scotty McCreery joins the big guns for a 2012 tour with Brad Paisley. Opening the show for our resident CMA Entertainer of the Year seems like a pre

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Make Opry Debuts [Video]

Jude Walker — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:52:11 +0000

In case you missed this, last week your American Idol Champ and Runner-Up made their respective Grand Ole Opry debuts. Here's a clip with interviews and small excerpts of their performances.

Who Will The Real Idol Winner Be? Scotty McCreery Or Lauren Alaina?

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:13:58 +0000

Wait didn't we already decide who that was? Well for the TV show portion of American Idol we did but now comes the real battle. In case you haven't figured it out, American Idol is a months long commercial to sell records and music to the American music buying public. You thought it was a singing competition? Really? The people behind American Idol are in the business of selling records and making money and it doesn't matter who wins the competition, Taylor Hicks and Lee DeWyze ring a bell? The Idol machine is going to put money and material in front of the person they think can bring the most return on their investment. That being said, Who will the real Idol winner be? Scotty McCreery or Lauren Alaina.