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Scotty McCreery quickly went from typical high-school student to household name after winning the tenth season of "American Idol" last year. The North Carolina native celebrated his win by crossing the country on the American Idols Live tour, and then kicked off 2012 by serving as an opening act on Brad Paisley's Virtual Reality world tour...

Scotty McCreery packed a lot into his four years of high school. The North Carolina native not only became the season 10 winner of "American Idol," he also hit the road with Brad Paisley, serving as the opening act on the superstar's Virtual Reality world tour...

It's been a great week so far for Scotty McCreery, who received his high school diploma today (June 7), a mere hours after winning a CMT award! "I've enjoyed these last 4 years," the singer tweeted, "wouldn't trade any of them for the world...

Conan O'Brien challenges his viewers to let him know about mistakes he makes on his nightly talk show. So when he referred to "American Idol" winner and platinum-selling country star Scotty McCreery as "Scott McCreedy," he got an earful.

It's been quite a year for Scotty McCreery since he emerged as season 10 victor on "American Idol." Now, the reigning champ will return to the stage twice this week, to help crown the 2012 winner. "I am so excited about going back to 'American Idol' and seeing everyone again," the North Carolina native says (quote via Music Row)...

It's going to be a jam-packed summer for Brad Paisley. The singer-songwriter resumes his Virtual Reality world tour Friday, May 18, in St. Louis, Mo., with a slew of friends along for the ride. Continuing on with the headliner are tour vets the Band Perry and Scotty McCreery, with Easton Corbin, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann joining for select dates...

GARNER, N.C. (AP) - "American Idol" champion Scotty McCreery didn't get the win while pitching for Garner High School in his latest outing, but he apparently came away unscathed after a scary moment on the mound. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that the country music sensation was pitching in the third inning against East Wake High School on Thursday when a one-hopper back to

Scotty McCreery took a break from touring this past weekend to enjoy one of high school's most anticipated moments: senior prom. Saturday (April 21), the North Carolina native posted a picture on Twitter of his posse as they headed off to the Garner High event (see below)...

Lady Antebellum lead the country finalists for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards with four nods. They're followed by Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean, who can each be found in three country categories. In addition, three country acts -- one being Lady A -- find themselves up for all-genre awards...

Garner, North Carolina native Scotty McCreery is, naturally, a fan of N.C. State in Raleigh, where his father went to school, so it's a natural choice for him to head there for college. But the Season 10 "American Idol" winner admits there are other motivations for him to attend the school...