scotty mccreery

Sad news for Scotty McCreery. The country singer took to social media today (Jan. 14) to share that his beloved grandfather has passed away unexpectedly.

Terrifying news for Scotty McCreery: The 'American Idol' alum and country singer was reportedly held up by gunmen at an apartment in Raleigh, North Carolina early Monday morning, May 5.

Last night, a record-setting 122.4 million votes came in for the finale of 'American Idol' season 10.  In the end it was country crooner Scotty McCreery who was crowned. 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