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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Star Scotty McCreery Explains How Collab With Iconic '90s Rock Band Came to Be
is still buzzing over his recent collaboration with . Fresh off the release of the new duet, "Bottle Rockets," McCreery took to social media to explain to his followers how the duet with the -led rock band came to be. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "I am so fired up about 'Bottle Rockets,'" McCreery, 31, said in the new Instagram clip posted Wednesday, May 21, where he noted that getting to work with the iconic rockers still "feels like a dream." The country crooner went on to explain, "We wrote this song in the mountains of North Carolina, and I knew I loved it that day." "We were sitting there around the couch talking about old summers and reminiscing on good times and the soundtracks of those summers, and I started talking about Hootie & the Blowfish," McCreery recalled. The American Idol winner said his co-writer Frank Rogers then began playing the iconic Hootie song "Hold My Hand" with the new song "Bottle Rockets"—and "it just felt natural." "It felt like that's how the song was supposed to be," Mcreery added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scotty McCreery (@scottymccreery) Even though the "Five More Minutes" singer has been "friends" with Rucker for "a while now," McCreery was admittedly still "nervous" to reach out to the band about coming on the song—but fortunately, Rucker and the rest of the guys in the band instantly "loved" the track. "I think that's one of my favorite things about the song," McCreery went on to say. "It's not a sample of 'Hold My Hand.' Hootie & the Blowfish, all the guys went back in there in the studio and re-recorded their parts for 'Bottle Rockets' to make it happen." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scotty McCreery (@scottymccreery) "I can't tell you how much that meant to me, and I think it's made the song that much better," McCreery further gushed.
Forbes
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hootie & The Blowfish Is Back On The Charts With An Unlikely New Hit
Scotty McCreery's "Bottle Rockets," featuring Hootie & the Blowfish, debuts at No. 30 on Billboard's ... More Country Airplay chart and samples the band's 1994 hit. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish performs onstage during Hootie & the Blowfish at The Troubadour on November 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor Hootie & the Blowfish) Hootie & the Blowfish changed the sound of alternative rock decades ago and ruled the airwaves for a time. The band produced some of the biggest hits of the mid-'90s, and its album Cracked Rear View — which has already moved more than 20 million units in the United States alone — was not only inescapable, it remains one of the bestselling releases of all time in the country. While the group is usually associated with one popular subgenre of rock, it's on the country charts where the outfit returns this week. Scotty McCreery recruited Hootie & the Blowfish for his new single, which debuts on one Billboard tally this week. "Bottle Rockets" opens at No. 30 on the Country Airplay chart. It instantly becomes a top 40 win on one of the most competitive radio rankings in America, as the airwaves still make or break tracks in that genre. Despite the fact that the band is almost always connected with rock and rock alone, Hootie & the Blowfish has reached the Country Airplay chart before. The outfit sent its own cut "Hold On" to No. 30 back in 2019. Coincidentally, the group has only landed a pair of wins on the country list, and both have peaked in the same position — at least so far. "Bottle Rockets" doesn't just feature Hootie & the Blowfish — it samples one of the band's biggest singles. The tune interpolates "Hold My Hand," which the rockers turned into a proper smash back in 1994. That cut, the group's debut release, helped break the musicians and make them a household name, and now they've earned another placement on a ranking few could have predicted it would ever reach. Of course, while Hootie & the Blowfish doesn't have a long history on the Country Airplay chart, lead singer Darius Rucker is familiar with the ranking. After splitting up the band — at least for a time — he pursued a solo career in that genre. He has thus far earned 23 appearances on the tally, with nearly half of them — nine tunes — entering the top 10. Nine of those have run the show for a time. McCreery, meanwhile, scores his eighteenth hit on the Country Airplay chart. Exactly half of those have broken into the top 10, and he's nabbed himself five No. 1s. The former American Idol winner is promoting an upcoming album, which seems to be fronted by 'Bottle Rockets.'
Epoch Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Learning From Yesterday: Scotty McCreery's ‘Seasons Change'
'I'm a guy who loves to look back,' says musician Scotty McCreery, who doesn't shy away from sentiment. After 14 years in the country music industry, the singer-songwriter certainly does have a lot to look back on. He's come a long way since his 2011 audition for Season 10 of American Idol. The judges were immediately blown away by the soulful baritone voice that emanated from the 16-year-old. His audition included a performance of fellow baritone Josh Turner's hit single 'Your Man.' McCreery went on to win the competition. Now, he's getting ready to release an expanded edition of an album that he called 'life-changing.' From a wide-eyed talent show competitor to a quietly confident concert headliner, McCreery's new album 'Seasons Change: Platinum Edition' exemplifies his growth as an artist. The project also features plenty of reminiscing, and it shows that McCreery's current success is due in part to his appreciation of a past that helped shape his future with music. Scotty McCreery's 'Seasons Change: Platinum Edition" will be widely available on June 20, 2025. Triple Tigers/Scotty McCreery Quintessential Country Songs Ever since McCreery released his 'Clear as Day' album shortly after he won American Idol, he's carried the torch for country artists who stick to the basics of classic country music. McCreery is a storyteller at heart, and many of his songs take on the narrative format that is the genre's specialty. His music is wholesome, family friendly, and covers universal experiences everyone can relate to. Compact disc pamphlet of Scotty McCreery's 2011 album "Clear As Day." Internet Archive. Public Domain The title track to 'Seasons Change: Platinum Edition' is an uplifting song about persevering through hard times because adversity makes the good times that much sweeter. McCreery co-wrote every song on the album, a first for the artist. For the 'Seasons Change' track, he uses weather metaphors to illustrate his message with lines like, 'Just when you think you can't make it through the rain/ Your seasons change,' and, ''Cause sometimes going through all the bad weather/ Makes the sun shine that much better.' The record also features chart-topping singles. McCreery's 'Five More Minutes' is a quintessential country song. It pulls on the heartstrings and acts as an anthem to the album's overall message about honoring the past. The song finds the musician looking back on life's important moments, from playing the final down of his last high school football game to the final moments he shared with his grandfather. He wishes he could go back and have more time to fully appreciate and understand the gravity of those experiences. The composition offers a valuable lesson on the importance of being present and giving attention to what one values most. Related Stories 4/18/2025 4/9/2025 Listener-favorite track 'Still' is a tender love ballad, with McCreery singing about how his adoration for his wife remains a steady force in his life. He married Gabi Dugal in 2018 and the two have a son together, Merrick Avery, who was born in 2022. 'Making New Dreams' McCreery's original 'Seasons Change' album debuted in 2018, and the expanded edition arrives on June 20, 2025. The new release features acoustic versions of several songs from the original track listing, including the album's multiple No. 1 hit single 'This Is It,' which chronicles the singer's mountaintop proposal to his wife. Cover of Scotty McCreery's 2018 'Seasons Change' album. Triple Tigers/Scotty McCreery Along with updated artwork, 'Seasons Change: Platinum Edition' also features a section of expanded liner notes and thank you notes. Media outlet A limited number of copies of the vinyl edition of the album will be made available as well. While promoting the record, McCreery discussed how 'Seasons Change' is one of the most authentic works he's ever released. 'The Seasons Change album was truly life-changing for me. After experiencing both some career highs and lows, I was starting over. For the first time, I co-wrote all the songs and felt like the project was truly me.' McCreery has spent plenty of time reflecting on the past. Even so, he's also excited about what the future holds. 'I'm a guy who loves to look back, and I celebrate the release of this new expanded edition and all the accomplishments we've made since the original album came out.' In keeping with the album's hit single 'In Between,' about the importance of balance in one's life, he added that he's also focused on 'looking ahead to making new dreams come true.' What arts and culture topics would you like us to cover? Please email ideas or feedback to
Fox News
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'American Idol' winner Scott McCreery falls over backward on stage during concert
Country star Scotty McCreery took it in stride after he fell backward on stage during a recent concert. On Wednesday, the 31-year-old, who won "American Idol" during the show's 10th season in 2011, shared a video in which he takes a tumble while performing at a stop on Kane Brown's The High Road Tour. "Who put that there?" the "Damn Strait" singer joked in the caption of his Instagram post. In the clip, McCreery took a few steps backward at the end of a song before he tripped over a speaker and landed on his backside. As the audience gasped, he quickly rolled over and picked himself up before pumping his fist in the air. "The Stage: 1 Me: 0," McCreery wrote on the video, adding a laughing emoji. The video then cut to McCreery as he walked across the stage and asked the crowd, "Who put that there?" As the clip continued, the North Carolina native walked up the stairs backstage followed by two of his band members. "The Stage: 1 Me: 0." "I haven't done that in a minute," McCreery said with a smile. "Right on my wrist, like …" "Well, if you weren't hurting before, you are now," one of his band members said. The video cut to reactions from some of McCreery's band and crew members, and they were asked by a man off-camera about the "highlight of tonight." "Scotty falling," one said. "Probably him falling," another added with a laugh. "Yeah, for sure." "I'm the last one who had to go to the hospital from falling down, so when I saw Scotty do it, I was a little concerned," one man said as he sorted through equipment. "Glad he didn't hurt himself. But it was just a little enjoyable," he admitted as the video concluded. After winning "American Idol," McCreery released his debut studio album "Clear As Day," which was certified platinum. In 2011, McCreery won the new artist awards at the American Country Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. The singer followed up "Clear As Day" with 2012's "Christmas with Scotty McCreery," 2013's "See You Tonight," 2018's "Seasons Change" and 2021's "Same Truck." Last year, McCreery hit the road on tour in support of his 2024 album, "Rise and Fall."
Express Tribune
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
American Idol alum Scotty McCreery trips on stage during live performance
Country singer Scotty McCreery, an American Idol winner, recently took a light fall during a live performance, which was captured on camera and shared by the artist himself. The incident occurred while McCreery was performing in front of a large crowd, and he tripped over a speaker on stage. In a video shared to Instagram, McCreery captioned the clip with "Stage: 1, Me: 0," showcasing the moment he walked backward, tripped, and fell. Despite the tumble, McCreery quickly got up, joking, 'Who put that there?' and continued with his performance as the audience reacted with a collective gasp. The clip continued with McCreery backstage, humorously reflecting on the moment. "I haven't done that in a minute," he says, commenting on his fall, which he noted had landed him right on his wrist. Tour crew members also chimed in, with one person mentioning that the fall was 'a little enjoyable' once they realized McCreery wasn't hurt. The 31-year-old singer gained national fame in 2011 when he won American Idol season 10, defeating runner-up Lauren Alaina. Since then, McCreery has built a solid career in country music, releasing six albums, including one Platinum-certified and two Gold-certified, along with multiple singles that have charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
