How old is american idol scotty mccreery

He was just 17 years old by the time he won Season 10 of American Idol on May 25, , becoming one of the youngest winners in the history of the program. Home News. Sterling Whitaker Published: January 26, Back To Top. He once said in an interview that one of his favorite artists is Garth Brooks.

He also got the chance to blog for Major League Baseball during the season. McCreery auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in Milwaukee. The judges were struck by his deep bass voice, unusual for someone his age. In the Hollywood group round, he joined the "Guaps" and became embroiled in the drama when Clint Jun Gamboa expelled Jacee Badeaux from his 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 The song sold , units in its first week. McCreery is now signed to Mercury Nashville. It has gone on to sell , copies to date. McCreery's debut album, released on October 4, , features a song from country superstar Keith Urban as well as the title track. The first single from Clear as Day , called "The Trouble with Girls", was released to country radio on August 30, The album made history by becoming the first debut album released by an Idol winner since to debut at number 1 on the Billboard with close to , copies sold in its first week.

McCreery also broke records as the first country act to debut at Number 1 with their first studio album, and at age 18, the youngest man to open at the top of the chart with a debut release. Thursday, Nov The Latest. World Agents for Change. Health Long-Term Care. For Teachers. NewsHour Shop. About Feedback Funders Support Jobs. Close Menu. Email Address Subscribe. What do you think? Leave a respectful comment. Close Comment Window. Yes Not now. By — Jason Kane Jason Kane. Leave a comment.

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