On Thursday (July 13), Scotty McCreery was stopped by police at the Raleigh Durham International Airport after TSA X-ray screening identified a handgun in his luggage, according to ABC11 News in Raleigh-Durham, N.C.. The police searched the country star’s backpack and found a 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun and ammunition. According to the police report,…
Jim Casey talks with Scotty McCreery about releasing his new single, “Five More Minutes,” working on his upcoming album, the cathartic songwriting process, making a very personal music video, performing on the Grand Ole Opry, how Laurent Alaina’s success has been validating and more. Show Participants Scotty McCreery Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes &…
In 2011, then-teenagers Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina endeared themselves to a lot of television viewers during their Season 10 stint on American Idol. And for that, their careers will probably always be intertwined. In the six years since Scotty was crowned Idol champion and Lauren finished as the runner-up, both stars have had their…
Scotty McCreery released a new video for his current single, “Five More Minutes,” a deeply personal tune he co-wrote with Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell two weeks after the death of his grandfather in 2015. The new clip features Scotty singing the song against a dark backdrop, as home video footage of various experiences from…
Big-hearted Scotty McCreery took time out of his busy schedule to meet—and sing—with one of his biggest fans: Dustin Chapman, a 19-year-old North Carolina native who suffers from a progressive disease that affects his esophagus and has no known cure. Dustin performed one of his original tunes for the American Idol winner, before Scotty returned…
Scotty McCreery stopped by Fox and Friends on June 2 to chat with the hosts and perform his new single, “Five More Minutes,” which is currently No. 57 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after one week. Scotty co-penned the deeply personal tune with Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell two weeks after the death of his…
Scotty McCreery delivered a powerful performance of “The Dash” with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS on Sunday, May 28. “The Dash,” which was penned by Kyle Jacobs and Preston Brust, is featured on Scotty’s 2013 sophomore studio album, See You Tonight. As Scotty performed the song…
Scotty McCreery will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the National Memorial Day Concert airing live on PBS on Sunday, May 28, at 7 p.m. CT. The concert, which will be filmed from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC, will also be live-streamed on PBS’ Facebook Live.…
From dancing in lines in cowboy boots to saying “y’all” through missing teeth, country music artists and their fans can be subjected to particularly cartoonish caricatures and stereotypes. Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of national radio show Nash Nights Live, got some of today’s biggest country music stars together to put these misconceptions to rest in a hilarious…
The Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues today (May 7) to advance to the NHL’s Western Conference Finals for the first time, where they will take on the winner of the Anaheim Ducks vs. the Edmonton Oilers. Nashville’s country music community chimed in on Twitter to congratulate the Preds on their historic win. Check…
Kelsea Ballerini made a fan’s dream come true when she wore custom bedazzled boots gifted by 23-year-old Dani Krapf during her headlining tour stop in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 5. Krapf, a longtime fan of Ballerini, sparkled the personalized pair with colorful gemstones inspired by the singer’s past musical eras and song titles. Ballerini surprised…
Post Malone has joined forces with Raising Cane’s to donate $500,000 to Notes for Notes, a Nashville-based charity supporting future musicians. The funds were generated from the sale of limited-edition Post Malone posters at Cane’s locations in Utah and Texas. The donation will benefit youth by providing free access to music instruments, instruction, and recording…
Brad Paisley has been announced as the headliner for the NFL Draft Concert Series on April 26, which will bring an end to the 2025 NFL Draft held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Paisley will perform at the Draft Theater near historic Lambeau Field, offering fans a free concert following Round 7 of the draft. “There’s…
On Wednesday (April 16), Morgan Wallen announced the track list for his highly-anticipated fourth album, I’m the Problem. The country star revealed that there are a total of 37 songs on his upcoming record, which is due out May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury. The project includes an impressive list of special guest collaborators,…
Jackson Dean, known for his high-energy live performances, will be releasing his new single “Be Your Man” on May 9. The country rocker’s intense stage presence, highlighted by moments of pushing himself to the point of blacking out, has fueled his successful career following his 2022 chart-topping debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’.” With a distinct…