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

Megan Pacella — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:33 +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 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 16:30:28 +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.

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.