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On Sunday night time (April 28), Scotty McCreery returned to the stage the place his profession began when he gained American Idol 13 years in the past.

Scotty McCreery was simply 17 years outdated when he took residence the American Idol crown in 2011. The North Carolina native is the collection’ youngest male winner ever and is among the present’s best success tales.

It was solely becoming that McCreery return to the stage the place he received his begin to promote his soon-to-be launched album, Rise & Fall. Scotty carried out the album’s lead single, “Cab In A Solo,” marking his first televised efficiency of the heartbreak ballad.

Forward of his Idol return, Scotty spoke to Nation Now about it, saying, “It’s enjoyable. Particularly as ‘Cab In A Solo’ is form of beginning to peak on the charts…So it’ll be enjoyable to play that on TV present the place I received began.

He added that he’s excited to satisfy this season’s contestants as he vividly remembers when he was of their sneakers.

“I’m all the time comfortable to speak and assist them any method I can. I imply, it’s a ringer they put you thru on Idol. Any of these TV reveals, not simply Idol. It’s loads without delay and also you’ve received to simply do your greatest to get via it and sound good and choose nice songs and look assured,” he advised the outlet. “If I can assist, I like doing that stuff.”

Scotty McCreery‘s American Idol efficiency comes on the heels of two large profession milestones.

5 months after Garth Brooks invited Scotty to change into the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry, the “5 Extra Minutes” singer was formally inducted. Josh Turner and Randy Travis had the honour of welcoming McCreery to the hallowed Opry household on Saturday, April 20.

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In October 2023, Scotty was inducted into the North Carolina Corridor of Fame. In a press release issued forward of the official induction ceremony, McCreery declared his love for his residence state and mentioned it was an honor to be part of the Corridor of Fame.

“There are such a lot of nice musical skills from all genres which have come from our state, and I’m honored to be inducted alongside them within the North Carolina Music Corridor of Fame.”

Watch Scotty McCreery sing “Cab In A Solo” on American Idol within the video under.