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Craig Campbell Took His New Single 'Outta My Head' From Scotty McCreery

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:00:53 +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 13:00:30 +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 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 14:00:36 +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 20:00:39 +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 Announces First Headlining Tour Dates for 2013

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:00:46 +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.

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 [...]