Biography
Scott Cooke McCreery (born October 9, 1993) is an exceptionally talented and passionate American country music singer and songwriter. He has significantly impacted the music industry as an American country singer.
His rise to stardom began when he emerged victorious as the winner of the highly acclaimed tenth season of American Idol in May 2011. Since then, Scotty McCreery has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful and melodious voice, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the country music scene.
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Full Name: | Scott Cooke McCreery |
Stage Name: | Scotty McCreery |
Born: | 9 October 1993 (age 30 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Garner, North Carolina, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Education: | North Carolina State University |
Height: | 1.78 m |
Parents: | Michael McCreery, Judy McCreery |
Siblings: | Ashley McCreery |
Spouse: | Gabi Dugal (m. 2018) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
Children: | Merrick Avery McCreery |
Occupation: | Singer • Songwriter |
Net Worth: | $4 million |
Early Life & Education
Scotty McCreery, a talented country music artist, was born on October 9, 1993, in the beautiful town of Garner, North Carolina. With his Puerto Rican heritage stemming from his father’s side, Scotty‘s family comprises his loving parents, Michael McCreery and Judy McCreery.
In addition to his parents, he has an older sister, Ashley McCreery, who has always supported him. After completing his education at Garner Magnet High School in 2012, Scotty McCreery pursued his academic journey at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here, he dedicated himself to obtaining a bachelor’s degree in communications.
Career
Scotty McCreery has achieved remarkable success with the release of five studio albums. The public has widely acknowledged all of these albums. For instance, his first album, Clear as Day, not only reached platinum status in the United States but also gave rise to two popular country songs, namely I Love You This Big and The Trouble with Girls, both of which made it into the top 20 charts.
Furthermore, his second album, See You Tonight, attained platinum certification and featured the exceptional country song Water’s Rising, which managed to secure a position within the top 10 country songs.
Scotty McCreery‘s record label, Mercury Nashville, released him in 2016 due to the lack of success of his single Southern Belle on the charts. However, he soon signed with Triple Tigers Records and dropped his single Five More Minutes in 2017, which quickly climbed to the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and became his first number-one hit.
Continuing his triumphs, Scotty McCreery‘s fourth album, Seasons Change, was released in 2018 and achieved significant commercial success.
Scotty McCreery, 30, married his long-term girlfriend, Gabi Dugal, on June 16, 2018. The couple met in high school and have been in a serious relationship ever since.
It is worth noting, however, that they married in September 2017. Scotty McCreery and Gabi Dugal recently announced the birth of their first child, Merrick Avery McCreery, whom they lovingly named.
Scotty McCreery, an American singer and reality TV contestant, has a net worth of $4 million. He became the youngest winner in American Idol history after winning the show’s 10th season in 2011.