Scotty McCreery has been busy since American Idol. After being crowned the winner, he hit the road for the American Idol Live tour, shot a video for his hit 'I Love You This Big' and somehow found time to record a new album. An album that now has a title and a release day. 'Clear As Day' will be released October 4th. A week later, Idol runner-up Lauren Alaina will release her new CD 'Wildflower.'
American Idol's Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina made their Grand Ole Opry debuts during CMA Fest. Lauren took the stage first and admitted it was an emotional moment for her. She opened with LeAnn Rimes' "Blue."
Scotty shared his gratitude and amazement when it was his turn to take the stage. He called it "such an honor" to be on the show and admitted his life has changed so much in such a short time. And he gave all the credit to his fans. Both Scotty and Lauren say it was night they will never forget.
Though she didn't win 'American Idol' season, 16-year-old runner-up Lauren Alaina is apparently used to rejection.
The Rossville, GA, native revealed Thursday on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' that she had previously tried out twice for 'America's Got Talent,' and was shown the door both times.
After a record-setting 122.4 million votes, it was country crooner Scotty McCreery who was named the winner of 'American Idol'.
The 17-year-old from Garner, NC, beat out 16-year-old Lauren Alaina to become the youngest 'American Idol' winner ever. He's also the fourth-consecutive male to win the reality-competition series, following David Cook, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze. (The last female to win 'American Idol' was Jordin Sparks, in 2007.)
Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina left it all on the American Idol stage. They each sang three songs. A season favorite, one chosen by thier idols and a new song.
Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina will give us a country filled night on American Idol. They'll both sing new songs that will be officially released Thursday, a day after the winner is announced. The songs will also be available on iTunes Tuesday night after Idol airs. Scotty will sing "Love You This Big" and Lauren's song is called "Like My Mother Does." Each will sing two other songs, a favorite from the season and one chosen for them. Idol winner Carrie Underwood picked Lauren's song and Scotty choice came from George Strait.
After a record breaking 95 million votes, America has spoken. Country rules! Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina will fight it out next week to be crowned this year's American Idol. Haley Reinhart was eliminated last night, making it the youngest finale in Idol history. Lauren is just 16 years old and Scotty is 17.
The Top3 took on 3 songs on American Idol, while being mentored by Beyonce. Round one was songs of each contestants choice. Scotty McCreery had the honor of kicking the night off and chose, Lonestar's "Amazed." Randy Jackson praised Scotty for his great song choice.
The Top 4 on American Idol had to sing not once, but twice. The first was a song of inspiration for each contestant. Scotty McCreery made the perfect choice of Alan Jackson's "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)." The timing couldn't have been more perfect. He could have been a little "pitchy" and it wouldn't have mattered. But he wasn't. He even got a little choked up while singing.
Hillary Scotty finally got her time on the Idol stage. She tried out twice for the show and never made it. But last night, Lady Antebellum sang their new song "Just a Kiss" on American Idol. After the entertainment, Ryan Seacrest got down to business
The top 5 on American Idol sang two songs for 'Then & Now' week. Scotty McCreery rocked the stage with Montgomery Gentry's "Gone." He owned the stage and rocked the crowd. It was a side of Scotty we haven't seen, and I loved it.
The Top 6 on American Idol took on songs from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carol King. Scotty McCreery bounced back in a big way from last week "safe" performance. He was told by the judges to step u
