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Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Will Miss 'American Idol' Judge Randy Jackson

Christina Vinson — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:16:39 +0000

Fox's hit singing competition 'American Idol' has propelled many singers into successful careers, including country music standouts Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery, and Lauren Alaina. With the sad announcement that judge Randy Jackson would be pursuing other endeavors, former contestants spoke up about their respect and admiration for him.

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

Megan Pacella — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:33 +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 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:53 +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 vs. Randy Houser – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:01:04 +0000

It's been some time since Scotty McCreery had a song retired to the Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Fame, but with one more win 'See You Tonight' will be enshrined. The single topped the latest from Casey James earlier this week, setting up a song battle with the second single from Randy Houser's latest album.

Scotty McCreery vs. Casey James – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:37 +0000

Scotty McCreery could have a new song in the Showdown Hall of Fame by week's end if he keeps it up. Or, more accurately, if his fans keep it up. McCreerians stormed the polls to push 'See You Tonight' past the new song from Tate Stevens on Friday and through the weekend. Today they'll battle another group of 'American Idol' fans.

Scotty McCreery vs. Tate Stevens – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:00:24 +0000

The new single from Pistol Annies was no match for Scotty McCreery's 'See You Tonight.' The 'American Idol' winner's latest song thumped 'Hush Hush' this week, taking almost 85 percent of the Showdown vote in the two-day battle of new songs. Today, McCreery's competition will be another popular country singer from reality television.

Scotty McCreery vs. Pistol Annies – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:00:38 +0000

For the fourth-straight Showdown, the champion has fallen. Scotty McCreery's new single 'See You Tonight' topped Carrie Underwood's 'See You Again' in a battle of former 'American Idol' winners. Fans of both artists were diligent with their votes, but in the end the North Carolina native took over 60 percent of the tally.

Carrie Underwood vs. Scotty McCreery – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:51 +0000

Carrie Underwood fans got an early jump on Luke Bryan fans last Friday and never let up through the weekend. 'See You Again' took 59 percent of the Showdown vote against 'Crash My Party' during a weekend-long song battle that brought more people to the polls than any Showdown in months. Today's battle of 'American Idol' winners promises to be one of the most voted-on... ever.

Scotty McCreery Performs 'See You Tonight' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:55:30 +0000

‘American Idol‘ season 10 champion Scotty McCreery returned to the ‘Idol’ stage on Thursday night (April 11) to perform his new single ‘See You Tonight,’ introducing fans to a little bit of a new sound. McCreery shot to fame after winning the show; his debut album ‘Clear as Day’ has been certified Platinum. ‘See You [...]

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

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:52:03 +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, 'See You Tonight' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:30:28 +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 — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:15 +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 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:00:37 +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 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:30:00 +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.

Paul Jolley Brings Lonestar's 'Amazed' to the 'American Idol' Stage

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:56:36 +0000

Rising country singer Paul Jolley sang the Lonestar mega-hit 'Amazed' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (March 13), earning an overall positive reaction from the judges by following their advice and laying back on his tendency to over-perform.

Scotty McCreery Gives in to the Harlem Shake Craze

Christina Vinson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:15:01 +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 — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:51:39 +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 Previews Another New Song in 'Rock This Night'

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:00:49 +0000

Scotty McCreery continues to preview tracks from his upcoming sophomore project with ‘Rock This Night,’ yet another new song he’s been sampling in his live performances lately, much to the delight of McCreerians everywhere. If McCreery is hoping to introduce his new album to country radio with a sexy mid-tempo track, than ‘Rock This Night’ [...]

Scotty McCreery Debuts Two New Songs Live in Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:00:20 +0000

One of country’s favorite ‘American Idol‘ winners Scotty McCreery debuted two new and unreleased songs at a recent concert, giving fans a hint of what may lie in store on his upcoming sophomore studio album. The 19-year-old singer won Season 10 of ‘Idol,’ and in 2011 he released his debut album ‘Clear as Day,’ which [...]

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

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:09:50 +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 Kicks Off the Charlotte Auditions on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:50:07 +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 — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:56:30 +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.

Taylor Swift vs. Brantley Gilbert vs. Scotty McCreery – Taste of Country Bowl Semi-Finals 2013

Taste of Country Staff — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:30:18 +0000

The most hotly-contested round of the 2013 Taste of Country Bowl ended Sunday evening (Jan. 20), with Scotty McCreery sitting just ahead of Brantley Gilbert. Close inspection of the voting revealed some discrepancies however, and as a result, these Semi-Finals will put forth an unprecedented three-way challenge in the name of fairness. McCreery, Gilbert and Taylor Swift -- who topped Lady Antebellum during Round 2 voting -- will face off to see which team can move forward into the final round.

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

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:00:20 +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 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:46 +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.

Brantley Gilbert vs. Scotty McCreery – Taste of Country Bowl 2013, Round 2

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:30:21 +0000

The Round 2 matchup between Brantley Gilbert and Scotty McCreery may break the internet. The two artists have very different fanbases -- both willing to stand up and be counted again and again. If this Taste of Country Bowl pairing was a real football game, each play would fall in the "three yards and a cloud of dust" variety. Who can score the winning touchdown?

Luke Bryan vs. Scotty McCreery – Taste of Country Bowl 2013, Round 1

Taste of Country Staff — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:30:42 +0000

Both have thick country drawls, both have winning smiles and both have fanbases that will run through walls to prove they're the most dedicated in country music. This Round 1 matchup between Luke Bryan and Scotty McCreery is one that's sure to leave the field torn up and the goalposts pulled down -- figuratively, of course.

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 [...]