Congratulations to the Scotty McCreery Fan of the Month for August 2026, Charlene D! Learn more about Charlene below!

Where are you from?: Sheboygan, WI

How many years have you been a fan?: Since American Idol

How many years have you been a fan club member? 3 years

What is your favorite Scotty song? I love them all! Five More Minutes is so very special I would love 5 more minutes with several people

What is your favorite Scotty album? Rise & Fall

How many times have you seen Scotty live? What was your first show? What was your favorite show? 3.. My first show was in Sheboygan, WI and we saw Scotty on our 45th wedding Anniversary and seeing Scotty Completed the night. After the show we saw him when he was going to his bus. I and my husband talked with him took a picture and he congratulated us. It was a special night for sure.

What’s one thing that sets you apart from other Scotty fans? I follow, listen and comment on a lot of his posts. I just really am impressed by his kindness and caring of everyone.

The August episode of “Prime Country with Scotty McCreery” debuts this Saturday, August 1 at 3 PM ET, on SiriusXM Prime Country Ch. 58. Now in its second year, the monthly show airs nine times throughout August as McCreery spins the country songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s that he loves, shares behind the scenes stories from his career, and talks with guests. This month, McCreery talks with hitmaker Zach Top who shares some stories, reveals his country music Mt. Rushmore (Keith Whitley, George Strait, Merle Haggard, and George Jones), and requests to hear “Job Description” by Alan Jackson. McCreery and Top talked backstage at Country Stampede in Bonner Springs, Kansas on June 26 where both artists performed in front of more than 18,000 fans. 

The nine airings of “Prime Country with Scotty McCreery” in August are:

Saturday, 8/1 - 3 PM ET

Sunday, 8/2 - 9 PM ET

Monday, 8/3 - 12 PM ET

Friday, 8/7 - 10 PM ET

Tuesday, 8/11 - 12 AM

Tuesday, 8/11 - 5 PM ET

Thursday, 8/13 - 4 PM ET 

Wednesday, 8/19 - 3 AM ET

McCreery recently released 15, a retrospective collection of 9 hits and 4 new songs, celebrating his first 15 years as a recording artist. The new songs on the album include his cover versions of “Your Man” featuring Josh Turner, “Hello Darlin’,” and “Why Me, Lord?” as well as the original song “Been a Good Run.” 

In addition to being on 15, his first number one hit, “Five More Minutes,” is featured in the Apple TV+ movie “The Dink,” starring Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, and Ed Harris, and produced by Johnson and Ben Stiller (who makes a brief appearance in the film). In the movie, Steenburgen’s character gives Johnson’s character a country music playlist. Although he does not like country music at first, Johnson plays “Five More Minutes” and begins to sing along and cry as he becomes overwhelmed with the powerful lyrics.  It’s a highlight of the movie, with the song being part of the plot and not just background music. 

McCreery returns to the studio soon to begin working on a new album. 

Entertainment Focus Country writes: 

There are plenty of laughs in Apple TV+‘s new sports comedy ‘The Dink’ but for Country music fans, the film’s most memorable moment arrives courtesy of a familiar voice from North Carolina.

Starring Jake Johnson as a former tennis prodigy whose career has long since unravelled, ‘The Dink’ is, at its heart, a redemption story. Johnson’s character now spends his days working for his father at a struggling tennis club, with Oscar winner Ed Harris bringing plenty of gravitas as the hard-nosed dad. Set against the unlikely battleground of tennis versus the rapidly growing world of pickleball, the film could easily have been just another sports comedy. Instead, it finds surprising emotional depth in its quieter moments.

But it’s what happens when Steenburgen turns Johnson onto Country music that provides the film’s funniest scene.

Johnson’s character has made it abundantly clear throughout the film that he can’t stand Country music. So when Steenburgen insists he gives one of her carefully curated Country playlists a chance, he does so with more reluctance than enthusiasm. A few scenes later, everything has changed.

The film cuts to Johnson alone in his apartment, tears streaming down his face as Scotty McCreery’s modern classic ‘Five More Minutes’ pours through the speakers. He’s no longer just listening: he’s belting out every word, throwing himself into the lyrics and acting out the song’s most emotional moments with complete sincerity. It’s hilarious because of just how dramatically Country music has broken through his defenses, but it’s also strangely touching.

Anyone who has heard ‘Five More Minutes’ will understand why.

Since its release in 2017, the song has become McCreery’s signature hit, resonating with listeners through its simple but universal message about wishing life would slow down just a little. Whether it’s childhood memories, family milestones or loved ones we’ve lost, the song taps into emotions that almost everyone has experienced. That’s exactly why the scene works.

The joke isn’t that Country music is something to laugh at. Quite the opposite. The comedy comes from watching someone who has spent the entire film dismissing the genre suddenly discover just how powerfully it can connect with people. It’s a reminder that the best Country songs don’t just tell stories, they make us see our own.

For us at EF Country, it’s especially satisfying to see one of the genre’s defining songs given such a prominent role in a major Apple TV+ release. Rather than being used as background music, ‘Five More Minutes’ becomes a genuine plot point, revealing something important about Johnson’s character while delivering one of the film’s biggest laughs.

It’s another example of Country music continuing to find its way into mainstream film and television, not as a stereotype but as authentic storytelling. And if ‘The Dink’ sends a few viewers off to discover Scotty McCreery’s catalogue after the credits roll, that’s a victory worth celebrating.

Sometimes, all it takes is just five more minutes.

Click here for the full Entertainment Focus Country article:  https://bit.ly/44QOoWY

Triple Tigers Records multi-Platinum and chart-topping artist Scotty McCreery has released his career retrospective album, 15 - featuring nine of his hit songs and four new recordings. The capsule collection is available now on vinyl, CD, and digitally in recognition of McCreery’s 15th anniversary as a recording artist.

"Putting together the 15 retrospective album has been a true joy," said McCreery. “I have enjoyed this opportunity to reflect on the last 15 years, and I’m very thankful to the fans for allowing me to live out this dream I’ve had since I was a kid. I'm looking forward to continuing to do so for many years to come.”  

LISTEN:            15

The 32-year-old husband and father of two sons has spent nearly half his life in the public eye. Music fans first met him as a 16-year-old high school junior when he auditioned for “American Idol” in front of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler by singing acapella the Josh Turner hit “Your Man.” Just before winning Season 10 of the iconic show at age 17, McCreery was surprised by Turner during his “American Idol” hometown concert in Garner, North Carolina in front of more than 30,000 fans. In a full circle moment and to pay homage to that life-changing experience, McCreery teamed up with his musical hero and friend, Turner, to re-record “Your Man” for 15. The two singers talked about the new recording on the July episode of “Prime Country with Scotty McCreery,” which airs throughout the month on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Ch. 58. 

15 contains McCreery’s seven No.1 hits, including his most recent smash “Bottle Rockets” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish that was recently certified Platinum by the RIAA and was also his first No.1 hit in Canada. McCreery and Hootie & The Blowfish recently performed “Bottle Rockets” together live for the first time at the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago last week. The vinyl and CD versions of 15 are the first time that “Bottle Rockets” has been made available on a physical product. 

The other No.1 hits include “Five More Minutes” (which inspired two Hallmark holiday movies executive produced by McCreery), “This Is It,” “In Between,” “You Time,” “Damn Strait,” and “Cab in a Solo.” The album also features his wife Gabi’s favorite song “It Matters to Her,” which reached No. 2 on the charts. 15 also includes McCreery’s first Top Ten hit “See You Tonight” from the album of the same name - released during his time with Mercury Records Nashville.

In addition to “Your Man” with Turner, the three additional new cuts are “Hello Darlin’,” McCreery’s version of the Conway Twitty hit which he often sings in concert and has become an audience favorite through the years; “Why Me, Lord?” the classic Kris Kristofferson song which sums up how he feels about the last 15 years; and “Been a Good Run,” a new track written by McCreery, Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell, and Derek George, which evokes nostalgia as he reflects on his life and career. The North Carolina native debuted both “Why Me, Lord?” and “Been a Good Run” on the Grand Ole Opry in June. 

15 song list (songwriters in parenthesis)

1.“See You Tonight” (Scotty McCreery/Ashley Gorley/Zack Crowell)* - available on vinyl and CD only

2.“Five More Minutes” (McCreery/Frank Rogers/Monty Criswell)*

3.“This is It” (McCreery/Rogers/Aaron Eshuis)**

4.“In Between” (McCreery/Rogers/Jessi Alexander/Jonathan Singleton)*

5.“You Time” (McCreery/Rogers/Eshuis)**

6.“Damn Strait” (Jim Collins/Trent Tomlinson)**

7.“Cab in a Solo” (McCreery/Rogers/ Brent Anderson)*

8.“It Matters to Her” (McCreery/Rhett Akins/Thomas Lee Miller)**

9.“Bottle Rockets” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish (McCreery/Rogers/Criswell/George/Anderson/Jeremy Bussey/Bobby Hamrick/Darius Rucker/Mark Bryan/Dean Felber/Jim Sonefeld)*

10.“Your Man” featuring Josh Turner (Chris Stapleton/Chris DuBois/Jace Everett)*

11.“Hello Darlin’” (Conway Twitty)*

12.“Been a Good Run” (McCreery/Rodney Clawson/Criswell/George)*

13.“Why Me,Lord?” (Kris Kristofferson)*

(*) produced by Frank Rogers

(**) produced by Frank Rogers, Derek Wells, and Aaron Eshuis

The North Carolina native has captivated fans worldwide since he auditioned for “American Idol” as a 16-year-old grocery bagger. He won the competition and America’s hearts at age 17, and a few months later made history when he became the first country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first album (Clear as Day) at No.1 on the Billboard Top 200 all-genre album chart. Since then, he has been living out his dreams – including the major milestone of being invited by Garth Brooks to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. During the past fifteen years, the ACM and CMT Award winner has performed on such renowned stages as Carnegie Hall (New York), O2 Arena (London), Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles), Ryman Auditorium (Nashville), Gruene Hall (New Braunfels, TX), and in all 50 U.S. states, as well as Canada, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the Philippines and the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland), as well as a television broadcast in Australia. He also hosts a monthly series, “Prime Country with Scotty McCreery,” on SiriusXM Prime Country Ch. 58, featuring his favorite country music songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s. 

Be sure to catch McCreery out on the road as he tours throughout the country in 2026. For additional information on show dates and tickets, please visit ScottyMcCreery.com. 

McCreery Celebrates 15 Years Since His Country Music Career Began with Upcoming Retrospective Album 15 – Out July 17th

PRE-ORDER HERE

Multi-Platinum chart-topper, Scotty McCreery, sat down to interview one of his musical heroes, Josh Turner, for the July 2026 episode of his monthly SiriusXM show, “Prime Country with Scotty McCreery,” which premieres on Saturday, July 4 at 3 PM ET. The show, which is in its second year, focuses on McCreery’s love for ‘80s and ‘90s country music as he spins the songs he loves while sharing stories. Turner is the first artist to guest on the show, with more guests planned for future episodes. After its initial airing, the show will have 8 re-airs throughout July (schedule below).

“I am honored that Josh agreed to be the first guest for my SiriusXM show,” said McCreery. “He has been a musical hero of mine for years, but I’m proud to say he is also my friend. Was great chatting with him, and I look forward to talking with more artists on the show from time to time.”

• In the July episode, McCreery will play his and Turner’s rendition of Turner’s hit song, “Your Man” – which is out now · LISTEN: “Your Man” featuring Josh Turner
• “Your Man” was McCreery’s song choice for his “American Idol” audition in 2011 at 16 years old and he has since fulfilled his dream of re-recording the track with Josh Turner
• Turner also makes a special song request – Randy Travis Top 40 hit “A Man Ain’t Made of Stone”
• Each month, Grand Ole Opry member McCreery presents an Opry Feature on his show, sharing a performance live on the Opry stage from the 1980s or 1990s by one of his favorite artists. For July, the Opry Feature is Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Keith Whitley performing “Don’t Close Your Eyes” on March 19, 1988.
• McCreery celebrates his 15-year career in Country music with the release of his upcoming album, 15, out on July 17th
• PRE-ORDER 15 HERE
• The album features nine of McCreery’s hit songs, including his seven #1s, and four new tracks.
• The vinyl and CD versions of 15 are the first time that his recent #1 hit, “Bottle Rockets” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish, has been made available on a physical product.
• New recordings include covers of “Your Man,” Conway Twitty’s “Hello Darlin’,” and Kris Kristofferson’s “Why Me, Lord?,” as well as original track “Been a Good Run” written by McCreery, Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell, and Derek George.
• McCreery is currently out on the road through the end of the year and will be performing at new Nashville venue, The Truth, on December 3rd – marking his first headlining performance in Nashville since 2020. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

The July episode of “Prime Country with Scotty McCreery” airs on these dates:

• July 4 (Saturday) at 3 PM ET
• July 5 (Sunday) at 9 PM ET
• July 6 (Monday) at 12 PM ET
• July 10 (Friday) at 10 PM ET
• July 14 (Tuesday) at 12 AM ET and 5 PM ET
• July 16 (Thursday) at 4 PM ET
• July 22 (Wednesday) at 3 AM ET
• July 25 (Saturday) at 10 AM ET

Turner will release his Your Man 20th Anniversary Edition album on August 14 featuring the hits “Your Man,” “Would You Go with Me,” and “Me and God,” as well as bonus tracks. The album will be released in vinyl, CD, and digital deluxe editions and is available now for pre-order.

Congratulations to the Scotty McCreery Fan of the Month for July 2026, Pam L! Learn more about Pam below!

Where are you from?: West Union, IL

How many years have you been a fan?: Since his American Idol audition

How many years have you been a fan club member? 1 year

What is your favorite Scotty song?  Bottle Rockets and Damn Strait

What is your favorite Scotty album? Scooter & Friends

How many times have you seen Scotty live? What was your first show? What was your favorite show? 3. Edgar County Fair in Paris, IL. That's my favorite because it was my first.

What’s one thing that sets you apart from other Scotty fans? I'm not a typical fan girl. I'm a great grandmother.