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Scotty McCreery to Attend North Carolina State University in Fall

Scott Shetler — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:46:13 +0000

Being a bona fide country music star isn’t going to interrupt Scotty McCreery‘s plans to continue his schooling. The 18-year-old ‘American Idol‘ champion and Academy of Country Music’s Best New Artist winner will be furthering his education at North Carolina State University, starting this fall.

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery Announce Titles and Release Dates for Their Debut Albums

Jeff Giles — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:20:24 +0000

Earlier this week, Lauren Alaina beat her fellow ‘American Idol’ alum to the punch when she debuted her video for ‘Like My Mother Does’ a day before Scotty McCreery premiered his clip for ‘I Love You This Big.’

When it comes to the release dates for their debut albums, the budding stars will trade places.

See Baby Photos of 'American Idol' Stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina

Andy Scott — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:00:19 +0000

Sure, they’re technically still kids, but one can’t help but say “aww!” at the newly released baby photos of ‘American Idol’ stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina.

The photos, released by ‘American Idol’s’ website, show the season 10 winner and runner-up looking so-adorable-it-hurts as they pose for the cameras. In Scotty’s case, we see him with his older sister, while Lauren poses in a cute frilly dress and bow.

Scotty McCreery Wins 'American Idol'

Amory Gritta — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:15:53 +0000

After a record-setting 122.4 million votes, it was country crooner Scotty McCreery who was named the winner of 'American Idol' season 10.

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.)

Haley Reinhart Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Amory Gritta — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:15:32 +0000

Though she put on an impeccable show Wednesday night, America ultimately decided they didn't want to see Haley Reinhart in the next week's finals.

The 20-year-old Wheeling, IL, native was booted from 'American Idol' late Thursday night, leaving Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina to battle it out for the season 10 crown.

James Durbin Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Amory Gritta — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:00:30 +0000

'American Idol' season 10 is officially down to the final three. Over 72 million votes were cast this week, making it the highest top-four vote ever in the history of the show.

Unfortunately, even record-breaking numbers weren't enough to save James Durbin. The 22-year-old rocker was sent packing Thursday night, marking yet another surprise in an already surprise-heavy season.