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McCreery was born in 1993 to Judy (née Cooke) and Michael McCreery in Garner, North Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thepilot.www.clients.ellingtoncms.com/news/2011/feb/16/could-he-be-the-next-american-idol/ |title=Could He Be The Next American Idol? |publisher=The Pilot |date=February 16, 2011 |accessdate=April 16, 2011}}</ref><ref>http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/travel/blogpost/9622991/</ref> His mother works as a realtor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.fmrealty.com/2011/03/04/scotty-mccreery-our-very-own-american-idol/ |title=Scotty McCreery: Our Very Own American Idol |publisher= Fonville Morisey |date=March 4, 2011 |accessdate=April 16, 2011}}</ref> His father was born in [[Aguadilla, Puerto Rico|Aguadilla]], [[Puerto Rico]] to a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] mother from [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]] and an American father.<ref name= "Latina">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XKbTTdwNww |title=EXCLUSIVE: Idol Front Runner Scotty McCreery Tells Us What He Has in Common and who With J.Lo|publisher=''Latina'' magazine, via YouTube|accessdate=April 2, 2011}}</ref> He used to impersonate [[Elvis]] as a child, and started learning guitar at age ten.<ref name="Garner Citizen 11-29--2009"/> He attended West Lake Middle School and sang at his graduation. He also attended [[Garner Magnet High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.garnernews.net/view/full_story/11597412/article-McCreery-moves-onto-top-40--will-find-out-fate-tonight?instance=home_news_lead |title=McCreery moves onto top 40, will find out fate tonight |publisher=Garner News |date=February 25, 2011 |accessdate=March 12, 2011}}</ref> where he joined a vocal ensemble, Die Meistersingers, that performs across the United States.<ref name="maxpreps">{{Cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/7emrwEzdEeCkhgAcxJSkrA/scotty-mccreery-skips-baseball-for-american-idol.htm |title=Scotty McCreery skips baseball for American Idol |publisher=Maxpreps |date=March 14, 2011 |accessdate=March 14, 2011}}</ref> He started out singing tenor but switched to bass when his voice turned lower in his sophomore year.<ref name="maxpreps"/> He won a singing contest called "Clayton Idol" at the Clayton Harvest Festival in [[Clayton, North Carolina]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wral.com/entertainment/story/9197593/ |title=Deejays recall Garner 'Idol' contestant's early days |publisher=WRAL.com |date=March O1, 2011 |accessdate=March 12, 2011}}</ref> and was one of 36 finalists in a "Rip the Hallways" contest featuring teenage vocalists in North Carolina.<ref name="Garner Citizen 11-29--2009">{{Cite web|url=http://www.garnercitizen.com/2009/11/20/garner-teen-to-compete-in-high-school-icon-competition/ |title=Garner teen to compete in high school icon competition |publisher=GarnerCitizen.com |date=November 29, 2009 |accessdate=March 12, 2013}}</ref> He has performed at various local events.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.garnercitizen.com/2011/01/17/garners-scott-mccreery-may-be-american-idol-contestant/ |title=Garner’s Scotty McCreery takes run at ‘American Idol’ |publisher=GarnerCitizen.com |date=January 17, 2011 |accessdate=March 12, 2011}}</ref> |
McCreery was born in 1993 to Judy (née Cooke) and Michael McCreery in Garner, North Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thepilot.www.clients.ellingtoncms.com/news/2011/feb/16/could-he-be-the-next-american-idol/ |title=Could He Be The Next American Idol? |publisher=The Pilot |date=February 16, 2011 |accessdate=April 16, 2011}}</ref><ref>http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/travel/blogpost/9622991/</ref> His mother works as a realtor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.fmrealty.com/2011/03/04/scotty-mccreery-our-very-own-american-idol/ |title=Scotty McCreery: Our Very Own American Idol |publisher= Fonville Morisey |date=March 4, 2011 |accessdate=April 16, 2011}}</ref> His father was born in [[Aguadilla, Puerto Rico|Aguadilla]], [[Puerto Rico]] to a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] mother from [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]] and an American father.<ref name= "Latina">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XKbTTdwNww |title=EXCLUSIVE: Idol Front Runner Scotty McCreery Tells Us What He Has in Common and who With J.Lo|publisher=''Latina'' magazine, via YouTube|accessdate=April 2, 2011}}</ref> He used to impersonate [[Elvis]] as a child, and started learning guitar at age ten.<ref name="Garner Citizen 11-29--2009"/> He attended West Lake Middle School and sang at his graduation. He also attended [[Garner Magnet High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.garnernews.net/view/full_story/11597412/article-McCreery-moves-onto-top-40--will-find-out-fate-tonight?instance=home_news_lead |title=McCreery moves onto top 40, will find out fate tonight |publisher=Garner News |date=February 25, 2011 |accessdate=March 12, 2011}}</ref> where he joined a vocal ensemble, Die Meistersingers, that performs across the United States.<ref name="maxpreps">{{Cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/7emrwEzdEeCkhgAcxJSkrA/scotty-mccreery-skips-baseball-for-american-idol.htm |title=Scotty McCreery skips baseball for American Idol |publisher=Maxpreps |date=March 14, 2011 |accessdate=March 14, 2011}}</ref> He started out singing tenor but switched to bass when his voice turned lower in his sophomore year.<ref name="maxpreps"/> He won a singing contest called "Clayton Idol" at the Clayton Harvest Festival in [[Clayton, North Carolina]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wral.com/entertainment/story/9197593/ |title=Deejays recall Garner 'Idol' contestant's early days |publisher=WRAL.com |date=March O1, 2011 |accessdate=March 12, 2011}}</ref> and was one of 36 finalists in a "Rip the Hallways" contest featuring teenage vocalists in North Carolina.<ref name="Garner Citizen 11-29--2009">{{Cite web|url=http://www.garnercitizen.com/2009/11/20/garner-teen-to-compete-in-high-school-icon-competition/ |title=Garner teen to compete in high school icon competition |publisher=GarnerCitizen.com |date=November 29, 2009 |accessdate=March 12, 2013}}</ref> He has performed at various local events.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.garnercitizen.com/2011/01/17/garners-scott-mccreery-may-be-american-idol-contestant/ |title=Garner’s Scotty McCreery takes run at ‘American Idol’ |publisher=GarnerCitizen.com |date=January 17, 2011 |accessdate=March 12, 2011}}</ref> |
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| Born | October 9, 1993 Garner, North Carolina, U.S. |
Scott Cooke "Scotty" McCreery (born October 9, 1993) is an American singer from Garner, North Carolina who won the tenth season of American Idol on May 25, 2011.
Early life
McCreery was born in 1993 to Judy (née Cooke) and Michael McCreery in Garner, North Carolina.[1][2] His mother works as a realtor.[3] His father was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to a Puerto Rican mother from San Juan and an American father.[4] He used to impersonate Elvis as a child, and started learning guitar at age ten.[5] He attended West Lake Middle School and sang at his graduation. He also attended Garner Magnet High School[6] where he joined a vocal ensemble, Die Meistersingers, that performs across the United States.[7] He started out singing tenor but switched to bass when his voice turned lower in his sophomore year.[7] He won a singing contest called "Clayton Idol" at the Clayton Harvest Festival in Clayton, North Carolina[8] and was one of 36 finalists in a "Rip the Hallways" contest featuring teenage vocalists in North Carolina.[5] He has performed at various local events.[9]
One of McCreery's best friends during his childhood was John Bollman.
American Idol
Overview
McCreery auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The judges were struck by his deep bass voice unusual for his age. Steven Tyler commented on his uncanny likeness to Alfred E. Neuman, the mascot of Mad Magazine, to which he replied, "What, me worry?" 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."[10]
McCreery won the tenth season of American Idol on May 25, 2011. At 17, he is the second youngest Idol winner behind season 6 winner Jordin Sparks.
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 | ||
| First Single | "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.[11]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [12] | |||
| 2011 | "I Love You This Big"A | 32 | TBD |
- A Current single.
References
- ^ "Could He Be The Next American Idol?". The Pilot. February 16, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ^ http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/travel/blogpost/9622991/
- ^ "Scotty McCreery: Our Very Own American Idol". Fonville Morisey. March 4, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ^ "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) - ^ a b "Garner teen to compete in high school icon competition". GarnerCitizen.com. November 29, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "McCreery moves onto top 40, will find out fate tonight". Garner News. February 25, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ a b "Scotty McCreery skips baseball for American Idol". Maxpreps. March 14, 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ^ "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) - ^ "Garner's Scotty McCreery takes run at 'American Idol'". GarnerCitizen.com. January 17, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ American Idol: Scotty McCreey Called "True Artist" by Jennifer Lopez, Confirms Puerto Rican Heritage
- ^ Scotty McCreery Makes Historic Start, Lauren Alaina Bows On Country Songs
- ^ "Scotty McCreery Makes Historic Start, Lauren Alaina Bows On Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 30, 2011.
External links
- Scotty McCreery on American Idol
- Scotty McCreery on IMDb.com