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Post by grg_straitfan on Jul 27, 2011 20:59:20 GMT -5
SCOTTY MCCREERY REVEALS MORE ABOUT UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUMReigning ‘American Idol‘ king Scotty McCreery tells Billboard he’s pleased with the progress of his debut album, which he’s been recording this summer on off-days from the Idols Live! Tour. McCreery is working on the album with producer Mark Bright, who has also collaborated with previous ‘Idol’ winner Carrie Underwood. Bright produced McCreery’s debut single, ‘I Love You This Big.’ The album will be country music, but McCreery says it will have some variety: “It’s got different vibes on each song. We’re trying not to make it all ballad-y or all up-tempos. We’re getting a good mix of everything in there. It’s got a good ol’ country feeling on some songs, and it’s got a contemporary feel in some songs.” McCreery has thought about including remakes on the album but says he’s leaning against it: “We’re thinking if we have this one chance to do a whole album of new, original stuff, why take up one slot of the album with a cover song, especially after I just got done with a show full of covers?” Among the other concerns on the 17-year-old’s mind is whether he’ll be able to return to North Carolina for his senior year of high school. “I’m still a kid,” he says. “This is a huge thing for me, this ‘Idol’ thing and starting my career early, but I don’t want to miss out on all those memories that everybody has from senior (year). So hopefully I can get back from some high school football games and have a little bit of fun outside of (the music).” 
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Post by grg_straitfan on Aug 6, 2011 19:20:15 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery Seeks ‘Nice Hometown Girl’ to Date
By: Amanda Hensel
Sorry, Lauren Alaina — it seems that ‘American Idol‘ front-runner Scotty McCreery is looking to find a nice girl from his hometown of Garner, N.C. to date … Eventually.
“Dating has kind of been on the backburner for me. I haven’t really had time to think about that with this whole tour thing,” McCreery spills to PARADE magazine. Unlike many young men who are quick to fame (like fellow ‘Idol’ competitor Paul McDonald who is now engaged to ‘Twilight’ actress Nikki Reed, to name one), the ‘I Love You This Big’ hitmaker isn’t on the hunt for the prettiest model or actress — he just wants a normal girl.
McCreery adds, “But it’s definitely going to be tough and I’ve told many people that I’m not looking to go out there and find the most beautiful girl in the world who likes me because I’m Mr. American Idol Scott McCreery. If I could just find a nice hometown girl who just likes me for who I am, that’s all I want.”
We admire McCreery’s long-term goals, though in her defense, Lauren Alaina is from the small town of Rossville, Georgia. While that’s not the ‘Idol’ winner’s hometown, we’d like to point out that she is still a down-to-earth lady who has known McCreery since before he was rubbing elbows with the big country stars, and a perfect match to boot.
Whichever “nice hometown girl” McCreery bags, we know he’ll love her as big as he can stretch his arms out.
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Post by grg_straitfan on Aug 30, 2011 19:59:19 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery, ‘The Trouble With Girls’ – Song ReviewBy: Billy Dukes Scotty McCreery‘s second single, ‘The Trouble With Girls,’ is his make-it-or-break-it moment. The ‘American Idol’ ride is just about over, making him just another country artist until he proves his mettle with a few hits in a row. The haters are looking for a reason to call the 17-year-old a flash in the pan, but unfortunately for them, they won’t find one on ‘The Trouble With Girls.’ This isn’t to say the second song from ‘Clear as Day’ — in stores on October 4 — is perfect. Heavy-handed production almost sabotages a fine performance of a great lyric written by Chris Tompkins and Philip White. The first half of the nearly four-minute ballad is raw, vulnerable and memorable. It actually sounds like a song Jake Owen would snatch up quickly if given the chance. “The trouble with girls is they’re a mystery / Something about them puzzles me / Spent my whole life trying to figure out / Just what them girls are all about,” McCreery sings over a delicate piano to begin the song. There’s confidence and maturity beyond his experience as he never over sings the moment. Too often a new singer sounds like he or she is begging, but there isn’t an ounce of desperation in anything McCreery has released thus far. The chorus goes, “They smile that smile / They bat those eyes / They steal you with hello / They kill you with goodbye / They hook you with one touch / And you can’t break free / Yeah the trouble with girls / Is nobody loves trouble as much as me.” The second verse continues to build toward a beautiful climax before the song’s producer begins behaving like a kid left alone with a big bowl of sugar at the breakfast table. “They’re sugar and spice and angel wings / Hell on wheels in tight blue jeans / A summer night down by the lake / An old memory that you can’t shake.” Suddenly this bare-bones showcase of the young singer’s voice turns into the biggest song he’ll ever make. There is simply no need for a string orchestra on this song. By the time McCreery gets through the bridge, they’re all sawing away like he’s onstage with the New York Philharmonic. This is the kid’s second single, not his final opus! McCreery never matches the energy brought to the song by the heavy instrumentation, leading one to wonder if he was even in the room when those parts were added. There’s little doubt the country newbie is trusting his new management team to make good decisions on his behalf, and for the most part, Team Scotty has done a marvelous job. On ‘The Trouble With Girls,’ someone left the wolves in charge of the hen house. 
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:29:41 GMT -5
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:31:15 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery to perform at 2012 N.C. State Fair  Expect an extra large influx of Scotty McCreery fans at next year's N.C. State Fair. Fair officials announced this morning that the Garner-based "American Idol" winner will perform at Dorton Arena during the 2012 fair. Scotty will play the fair on Monday, October 15, but tickets for the concert will go on sale next week. And with that, the Department of Agriculture just took care of your Christmas shopping! Read more: blogs.newsobserver.com/tv/scotty-mccreery-to-perform-at-2012-nc-state-fair#ixzz1fJjdsaHU
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:34:15 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery Still Rules the Country Albums Chart ![]() www.blogcdn.com/www.theboot.com/media/2011/12/scotty-mccreary-200-120111.jpg [/img] Michael Tran/FilmMagic 'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery continues to ride a big wave of success, as his debut album, 'Clear as Day,' remains at the top of the country albums chart this week, despite continued threats from fellow artists. Scotty held off Taylor Swift's brand-new 'Speak Now World Tour Live' CD/DVD set, Grammy-nominated the Band Perry's eponymous debut and multi-Grammy winners' Lady Antebellum with their latest, 'Own the Night,' to take the No. 1 spot once again this week. Total sales of Scotty's now two-month-old CD exceed 587,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan data. Entire article at: www.theboot.com/2011/12/01/scotty-mccreery-album-charts/
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:35:45 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery Brings ‘The First Noel’ to ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Special Scotty McCreery made a big Christmas wish come true for one of his fans in the audience of the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. Entire article at: tasteofcountry.com/scotty-mccreery-cma-country-christmas-the-first-noel/ ___________________________________________________ All-Star Lineup Closes ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Special With ‘Jingle Bells’ Excerpt: Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Darius Rucker and Martina McBride were also on the stage. Each had their own moment to shine earlier in the night as the telecast mixed up traditional tunes with spiced up recreations of more modern country Christmas hits. Entire article at: tasteofcountry.com/cma-country-christmas-jingle-bells/ 
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:36:38 GMT -5
2011 Taste of Country Awards: Headline of the Year By: Taste of Country Staff One of the final categories announced for the 2011 Taste of Country Awards looks back at the year’s top headlines. These nominated headlines dominated the news cycle for days, even weeks at a time, and were favorites of Taste of Country readers. Like all categories in this inaugural digital awards ceremony, the Headline of the Year will be decided by fans. Links to the original reports are included below, in case you’re a little fuzzy on some of the details. Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Are Not Dating: Just days after winning ‘American Idol,’ Scotty McCreery found himself talking about his love life more than his music career. The “are they or aren’t they” talk really heated up after Alaina planted a big kiss on McCreery during the finale. It could have been a fairy tale romance, one fans of both singers were hoping was real. In the end, the two revealed they were just friends, and they remain so today. At least, that’s the story they’re sticking to. Read entire article and vote at: tasteofcountry.com/2011-taste-of-country-awards-headline-of-the-year/
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:38:14 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery Tapes Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Segment By: Amy Sciarretto  Scotty McCreery just taped his segment for Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, which will air on ABC. Make yourself a note to tune in and watch. According to MJSbigblog, a Disney Parks tour guide spilled the beans, revealing that he watched McCreery (and fellow ‘American Idol’ alum Jennifer Hudson) as they taped their segments. Want to know what to expect? Well, McCreery sang ‘Holly Jolly Christmas,’ which is quite the upbeat, festive carol, and a marked departure from his performance of spiritual holiday song ‘The First Noel’ on the CMA Country Christmas special which aired last week. Entire article at: tasteofcountry.com/scotty-mccreery-tapes-disney-christmas-day-parade-segment/ Scotty McCreery singing “Holly Jolly Christmas” at the 2011 Disney Christmas Parade taping (12/2/11) smearglesketches.tumblr.com/post/13644264162/scotty-mccreery-singing-holly-jolly-christmas-at
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:40:49 GMT -5
Scotty wins New Artist at American Country Awards  Scotty McCreery's incredible year continued tonight as he won his first award at a country music awards show. Scotty was named the top New Artist at the American Country Awards. The awards, airing live from Las Vegas, are voted on by music fans. Winners receive customized Fender Telecaster guitars. Scotty joked that his first award was "a dadgum Telecaster." Scotty, the Garner High School senior and "American Idol" winner, likely had a heads-up that he was going to win tonight's award. As soon as his name was announced as the winner, the stage opened to reveal him singing his current hit, "The Trouble With Girls." Read more: blogs.newsobserver.com/tv/scotty-wins-new-artist-at-american-country-awards#ixzz1flMqnvM4
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:41:45 GMT -5
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:43:06 GMT -5
Underwood, McCreery take home ACAs By Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY  By Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Excerpt: Scotty McCreery beat out The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, Thompson Square and the Pistol Annies to win New Artist of the Year. "This is my first award," said the teenage singer, whose Clear as Day album just went gold. "It's a dadgum Telecaster." Scotty performed his current single, The Trouble With Girls, after accepting the guitar. Entire article at: content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2011/12/underwood-mccreery-take-home-acas/1
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:44:07 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery named New Artist of the Year at ACAs  Scotty McCreery's incredible year continued Monday night as he won his first award at a country music awards show. Scotty was named the top New Artist at the American Country Awards. Read more: www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/music/#ixzz1fr1piLNN
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:45:00 GMT -5
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Post by Kim on Dec 23, 2011 9:46:27 GMT -5
 By Glenn Pinkerton, AP Scotty McCreery passes 600,000 album sales By Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY Excerpt: This week, seven Idols have albums in The Billboard 200, five of them in the top half. Scotty McCreery leads them all with 42,000 weekly sales of Clear as Day. That takes his total sales for the album past 600,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Scotty McCreery, Clear as Day (42,000 weekly, -52%, 630,000 total) (#11 Billboard 200) Entire article at: content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/index |
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