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Scotty McCreery
Young brown-haired man, wearing a red plaid shirt and singing.
Scotty McCreery performing in June 2011.
Background information
Birth nameScott Cooke McCreery
Born (1993-10-09) October 9, 1993 (age 31)
Garner, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2011–present
Labels19/Interscope/Mercury Nashville[1]
WebsiteOfficial Site

Scott Cooke "Scotty" McCreery (born October 9, 1993) is an American country singer from Garner, North Carolina . He also won the tenth season of American Idol on May 25, 2011. His debut studio album, Clear as Day was released in October 2011. The album includes the top 40 country hits "I Love You This Big" and "The Trouble with Girls".

Early life

McCreery was born in 1993 to Judy (née Cooke) and Michael McCreery in Garner, North Carolina.[2][3] His mother works as a real estate agent, [4] and his father works as a manufacturing systems analyst.[5] His father was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to a Puerto Rican mother from San Juan and an American father.[6] His mother is the daughter of a retired school teacher from Gates County, NC. McCreery used to impersonate Elvis as a child, and started learning guitar at age ten.[7] He attended Timber Drive Elementary School in Garner,[5] and later West Lake Middle School where he sang at his graduation. He also attended Garner Magnet High School[8] where he joined a vocal ensemble, Die Meistersingers, that performs across the United States.[9] He started out singing tenor but switched to bass when his voice became lower in his sophomore year.[9]

McCreery won a singing contest called "Clayton Idol" at the Clayton Harvest Festival in Clayton, North Carolina,[10] and was one of 36 finalists in a "Rip the Hallways" contest featuring teenage vocalists in North Carolina.[7] He has performed at various local events.[11] He also attended Caswell Youth Retreat in the summer of 2009, and participated in the talent show there singing Long Black Train by Josh Turner. [12]

American Idol

Overview

McCreery auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in Milwaukee. The judges were struck by his deep bass voice unusual for his age. In the Hollywood group round, he joined the "Guaps" and became embroiled in the drama when fellow group member Clint Jun Gamboa expelled Jacee Badeaux from the group. He later expressed regret for not standing up for Jacee. He was one of the five male vote getters in the semi-final round to advance to the Top 13. In an interview with Ryan Seacrest, McCreery confirmed that he has Puerto Rican ancestry. "Yes, I'm Puerto Rican," said McCreery with a smile. "I have a little bit of J.Lo in me."[13] McCreery was never in the bottom 2 or 3 during the season joining past winners Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, and Lee DeWyze. During Scotty's top 3 homecoming day, Garner Mayor Ronnie Williams gave Scotty the key to the town of Garner and officially made May 14 "Scotty McCreery Day." [14] McCreery won the tenth season of American Idol on May 25, 2011.

Performances/Results

Episode Theme Song choice Original artist Order # Result
Audition Auditioner's Choice "Your Man" Josh Turner N/A Advanced
"Put Some Drive in Your Country" Travis Tritt
Hollywood Round, Part 1 First Solo "Your Man" Josh Turner N/A Advanced
Hollywood Round, Part 2 Group Performance "Get Ready" The Temptations N/A Advanced
Hollywood Round, Part 3 Second Solo "I Hope You Dance" Lee Ann Womack N/A Advanced
Las Vegas Round Songs of The Beatles
Group Performance 		"Hello, Goodbye" The Beatles N/A Advanced
Hollywood Round Final Final Solo "Long Black Train" Josh Turner N/A Advanced
Top 24 (12 Men) Personal Choice "Letters from Home" John Michael Montgomery 8 Advanced
Top 13 Your Personal Idol "The River" Garth Brooks 12 Safe
Top 12 Year You Were Born "Can I Trust You with My Heart" Travis Tritt 8 Safe
Top 11 Motown "For Once in My Life" Stevie Wonder 7 Safe
Top 111 Elton John "Country Comfort" Elton John 1 Safe
Top 9 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame "That's All Right" Arthur Crudup 6 Safe
Top 8 Songs from the Movies "I Cross My Heart" — Pure Country George Strait 4 Safe
Top 7 Songs from the 21st Century "Swingin'" John Anderson 1 Safe
Top 6 Carole King Solo "You've Got a Friend" Carole King 4 Safe
Duet "Up on the Roof" with Lauren Alaina The Drifters 6
Top 5 Songs from Now and Then "Gone" Montgomery Gentry 4 Safe
"Always on My Mind" Brenda Lee 9
Top 4 Songs That Inspire "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" Alan Jackson 3 Safe
Leiber & Stoller Songbook "Young Blood" The Coasters 7
Top 3 Contestant's Choice "Amazed" Lonestar 1 Safe
Jimmy Iovine's Choice "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not" Thompson Square 4
Judges' Choice "She Believes in Me" Kenny Rogers 7
Finale Favorite Performance "Gone" Montgomery Gentry 1 Winner
George Strait's Choice "Check Yes or No" George Strait 3
Coronation Song "I Love You This Big" Scotty McCreery 5
  • ^Note 1 Due to the judges using their one save on Casey Abrams, the Top 11 remained intact for another week, when two contestants were eliminated.

Post-Idol

Scotty released his coronation single "I Love You This Big" immediately after winning the tenth season of American Idol. The song entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at number 32, becoming the highest debut for a debut single since the chart converted to BDS data the week of January 20, 1990.[15] The song sold 171,404 units in its first week,[16] and was certified gold on August 25, 2011. A music video for the song, shot on Angels Point near Dodger Stadium, was released on August 9 2011.[17][18]

He signed with Mercury Nashville,[19] earning a contract that gave him over $250,000 in advances for recording the first album.[20]

Both McCreery and Lauren Alaina were invited to present at the CMT Music Awards on June 8, 2011,[21] and they also both performed on the Grand Ole Opry on June 10.[22][23] McCreery performed "I Love You This Big" and George Strait's song "Check Yes or No." [24] Their trip to Nashville was also featured later in an ABC Special CMA Music Fest: Country’s Night to Rock where McCreery performed "Your Man" with Josh Turner at the CMA Music Festival.[25]

McCreery toured with the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2011, which began in West Valley City, Utah on July 6, 2011 and ended in Manila, the Philippines on September 21, 2011.

GAC premiered a TV special, Introducing: Scotty McCreery, on October 3, 2011, the day before his debut album is expected to be released.[26]

On October 19, 2011, McCreery sang the National Anthem in Game 1 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

On November 9, 2011, McCreery performed "Walk in the Country" and announced the CMA Radio Stations of the Year honors at the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards [27]

On November 10, 2011, McCreery joined other country stars in Nashville to tape the CMA Country Christmas special that will air on ABC on December 1. [28]

On Thanksgiving day of 2011, McCreery performed his second single The Trouble with Girls at the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City then headlined the Macy’s Great Tree Lighting at Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta in the evening.[29].

McCreery is set to perform at the 2nd Annual American Country Awards [30] on December 05, 2011 where he was nominated in the New Artist category [31]

McCreery is set to perform on the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade [32] at Walt Disney World on December 25, 2011.

Next year, he will open for Brad Paisley at his "Camobunga! 2012 World Tour” along side with The Band Perry. The tour kicks-off Jan. 12 with tour dated announced for the first quarter of 2012. [33]

Clear as Day (2011)

McCreery's first album, titled Clear as Day, was released on October 4, 2011.[34] Tracks from the album include a song from Keith Urban,[35] and the title track "Clear as Day".[36] A single from this album, "The Trouble With Girls" was premiered on radio on August 30, 2011,[37][38] and released onto iTunes on September 1, 2011. An exclusive pre-order package on the album was offered in his website on August 8, 2011.[39] He is the first artist to be featured in Deluxe Edition Of 'ZinePak available exclusively at Walmart. [40]

The album sold 197,000 on its debut week, and Scotty McCreery made history as the first country act to debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with their first studio album, as well as the youngest man to open at the top of the chart with his debut release.[41] It reached No. 1 on five separate Billboard charts - Billboard 200, Top Current Albums, Digital Albums, Internet Albums, and Top Country Albums.

McCreery's appearance on Today (NBC program) on November 23, 2011 coincided with the news that his debut album Clear As Day had been officially certified as gold. [42]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
 Sales
US Country US CAN NZ
[43]
Clear as Day 1 1 4 33

Compilation albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
US Country US
[46] 		US Indie CAN
American Idol Season 10:
Scotty McCreery
  • Release date: May 24, 2011
  • Label: 19
  • Formats: Digital download
 3 12 3 25
  • US sales: 42,000[47]

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
US Country US
[48] 		CAN
American Idol Season 10
Highlights: Scotty McCreery
  • Released: June 28, 2011
  • Label: 19/Interscope Records/
    Mercury Nashville
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 2 10 26

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album
US Country
[50][51] 		US
[52][53] 		CAN
2011 "I Love You This Big" 15 11 21 Clear as Day
"The Trouble with Girls"A 26 84 —
  • A Current single.

Music videos

Year Video Director
2011 "I Love You This Big"[56] Shane Drake
"The Trouble with Girls"[57] Roman White

Personal life

McCreery is a practicing Christian.[58][59][60]

McCreery has returned back to his home town high school, Garner Magnet High School, in Garner, N.C. to finish his senior year when he is not busy.

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Result
2011 Teen Choice Awards 2011 Choice Music: Breakout Artist Nominated
American Country Awards Artist of the Year: New Artist Won

References

  1. ^ "Billboard Country Update 5/31/2011" (PDF). Billboard. May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  2. ^ "Could He Be The Next American Idol?". The Pilot. February 16, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
  3. ^ http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/travel/blogpost/9622991/
  4. ^ "Scotty McCreery: Our Very Own American Idol". Fonville Morisey. March 4, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
  5. ^ a b Everyone in Garner sings Scotty's praise
  6. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Idol Front Runner Scotty McCreery Tells Us What He Has in Common and who With J.Lo". Latina magazine, via YouTube. Retrieved April 2, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b "Garner teen to compete in high school icon competition". GarnerCitizen.com. November 29, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  8. ^ "McCreery moves onto top 40, will find out fate tonight". Garner News. February 25, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  9. ^ a b "Scotty McCreery skips baseball for American Idol". Maxpreps. March 14, 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
  10. ^ "Deejays recall Garner 'Idol' contestant's early days". WRAL.com. March O1, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Garner's Scotty McCreery takes run at 'American Idol'". GarnerCitizen.com. January 17, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  12. ^ http://theoraclemagnews.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/american-idol-finalists-lauren-alaina-and-scotty-mccreery-credit-god/
  13. ^ American Idol: Scotty McCreey Called "True Artist" by Jennifer Lopez, Confirms Puerto Rican Heritage
  14. ^ http://www2.nbc17.com/news/2011/may/13/15/garner-prepares-welcome-scotty-mccreery-home-ar-1031825/
  15. ^ Scotty McCreery Makes Historic Start, Lauren Alaina Bows On Country Songs
  16. ^ "Scotty McCreery Makes History With Debut Single, "I Love You This Big"". PR Newswire. June 3, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  17. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668715/scotty-mccreery-music-video-i-love-you-this-big.jhtml 'American Idol' Winner Scotty McCreery Releases Debut Video]
  18. ^ American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery’s Music Video for “I Love You This Big”
  19. ^ "'American Idol': Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina sign with Mercury Nashville". zap2it. June 1, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  20. ^ "'American Idol' Draft Contracts Reveal Big Paydays for Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina". Associated Press. May 26, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  21. ^ Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina pretty much everywhere at CMA Music Fest
  22. ^ American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery and Runner-Up Lauren Alaina Make Their Grand Ole Opry Debuts
  23. ^ Scotty McCreery Books Opry, Leno, Good Morning America
  24. ^ Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina: Grand Ole Opry Performances
  25. ^ Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery Steal the Show at CMA Music Fest
  26. ^ Scotty McCreery Already Getting a GAC TV Special
  27. ^ [1]
  28. ^ [2]
  29. ^ [3]
  30. ^ [4]
  31. ^ [5][6]
  32. ^ [7]
  33. ^ http://www.countrymusicislove.com/2011/10/brad-paisley-announces-2012-world-tour.html
  34. ^ Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Announce Release Date and Title of New Albums
  35. ^ Staying country strong
  36. ^ Scotty McCreery’s ‘Clear As Day’ Demo Reportedly Discovered Online
  37. ^ Scotty McCreery Releases New Single
  38. ^ On October 1, 2011, McCrerry filmed music video for "The Trouble with Girl" at his high school in his hometown of Garner, North Carolina. Scotty McCreery debuts new single, 'The Trouble With Girls'
  39. ^ Scotty McCreery to Premiere Debut Music Video Next Week
  40. ^ [8]
  41. ^ 'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery Makes History At No. 1 On Billboard 200
  42. ^ [9]
  43. ^ "Discography Scotty McCreery". charts.org.nz. Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  44. ^ "American album certifications – Scotty McCreery – Clear as Day". Recording Industry Association of America.
  45. ^ Mansfield, Brian (2011-12-07). "Scotty McCreery passes 600,000 album sales". Idol Chatter. USA Today. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  46. ^ Lady Gaga sells 1.1 million; Scotty McCreery debuts at No. 12
  47. ^ Mansfield, Brian (2011-10-12). "Scotty McCreery makes a No. 1 Billboard debut". Idol Chatter. USA Today. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  48. ^ Idol Chatter 07-06-2011
  49. ^ Mansfield, Brian (2011-10-26). "Scotty McCreery moves up the album chart". Idol Chatter. USA Today. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  50. ^ "Scotty McCreery Makes Historic Start, Lauren Alaina Bows On Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 30, 2011.
  51. ^ "Chart Highlights: Kelly Clarkson Debuts on Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  52. ^ "'Idols' Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina Top Hot 100 Debuts, Adele Still No. 1". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  53. ^ Kelly Clarkson's 'Know It All' Debuts on Hot 100, Rihanna's 'Cheers' Rises
  54. ^ a b Mansfield, Brian (2011-12-07). "'Idol' track sales: Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery and more". Idol Chatter. USA Today. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  55. ^ "American single certifications – Scotty McCreery – I Love You This Big". Recording Industry Association of America.
  56. ^ "CMT : Videos : Scotty McCreery : I Love You This Big". Country Music Television. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  57. ^ "The Trouble With Girls - Scotty McCreery | Music Video | VEVO". VEVO. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  58. ^ http://www.christianpost.com/news/mccreery-alaina-talk-music-faith-with-rolling-stone-50993/
  59. ^ http://www.nashville.com/music/2011/06/scotty-mccreery-wants-faith-to-be-a-part-of-his-album/
  60. ^ http://www.scottymccreeryfanpage.com/?p=650
Preceded by American Idol winner
2011 		Incumbent
Preceded by American Idol winner's singles
I Love You This Big (2011) 		Incumbent

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