SCOTTY MCCREERY DELIVERS SECOND CONSECUTIVE NO. 1 BILLBOARD DEBUT
WITH SEE YOU TONIGHT

 
McCreery Continues Album Release Events with Performance on
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Oct. 25


Country star Scotty McCreery delivers his second consecutive No. 1 Billboard debut with his latest album, See You Tonight (Mercury Nashville / 19 / Interscope Records).  With more than 52,000 units sold the first week, McCreery lands at the top of the Billboard Country Albums chart and No. 6 on the Top 200.  The sophomore album from the platinum-selling artist, produced by Mark Bright and Frank Rogers, features five songs co-written by McCreery, including the current single and title track, “See You Tonight.”


“It's just incredible that this is my second album to debut at No. 1 on country Billboard,” shared McCreery.  “I owe so much to the fans who got me here as well as everyone in Nashville who has supported me along the way.”

McCreery began his Oct. 15 release week in New York City with a CD release party for fans at Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square followed by “See You Tonight” performances on NBC’s “TODAY Show” (view HERE) and Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” (view HERE; bonus online segment HERE – performance of “Now” at 5:15 mark).  The artist the L.A. Times now calls “a bona-fide country star,” then headed south to the home of country music to appear on Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and included an in-store signing at the Grand Ole Opry House.

McCreery continued his fan-centric release events with two nights at the N.C. State Fair near his hometown in Raleigh, N.C. where he played for nearly 9,000 concert-goers over the course of two nights at Dorton Arena.  Each day also included a special meet & greet release party for over 800 fans.

See You Tonight is being met with glowing reviews from the Chicago Tribune saying “Scotty delivers with refreshing introspection … I can't recall enjoying a 'Country' genre album as much as Scotty McCreery's ‘See You Tonight,’” the Associated Press stating “McCreery combines the traditional aspects of heroes Josh Turner and Randy Travis with contemporary touches brought in by producer Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker). The result shows McCreery moving into a style of his own that should win him fans beyond the "Idol" fan base,” Rolling Stone affirming McCreery will “strike a chord on either side of the Mason-Dixon,” and PEOPLE noting that McCreery is “proving once again that America got it right, the 2011 Idol champ delivers one of the fall’s best country albums.”

Next up for McCreery is a performance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” this Friday, Oct. 25 (11:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 CT) before continuing on with tour dates in Ohio and Tenn.

McCreery offers three versions of See You Tonight: the standard 13-track version, a special 16-track deluxe edition, available anywhere you buy music, and an exclusive 18-track deluxe available only at Wal-Mart and www.walmart.com.

For new, photos, tour dates and more, visit www.ScottyMcCreery.com.  Fans can also connect with McCreery via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

 

Courtesy - Taste of Country

Scotty McCreery takes fans behind the scenes of his ’See You Tonight’ music video in this new clip, and as no surprise, he’s as down to earth off-screen as he is onstage.

The singer’s music video was shot on campus at his school, North Carolina State University — a lush and beautiful campus. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Roman White, the ‘See You Tonight’ shoot appeared to be super relaxed and stress-free, thanks to McCreery’s laid-back personality and White’s talent and experience.

“It’s a cool concept, I’m glad that we’re shooting it here — at my college,” reveals the young country singer. “It’s a cool thing for me to be here, at home, doing it.”

This marks the first time he’s had his band in a music video, which McCreery says he was pumped about, and White joked with the band, “It’s important you don’t suck tonight.” McCreery shares that he loved working with White, saying, “He’s a funny dude, but he’s top of the line.”

When the singer wasn’t behind the mic, lip-syncing to his lyrics, he was the picture of poise, never looking harried or frustrated or shouting out demands. We should have known he’d handle everything with ease, as he brushed off a recent onstage fall with humor.

Although he’s only 19 years old (with a birthday on Oct. 9), McCreery’s maturity is well beyond his years. His sophomore album will be available on Oct. 15.

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CNN featured American Idol winner Scotty McCreery in their “Impact Your World” video series for his contributions to helping kids in need, highlighting his recent visit to US99.5′s Blue Cross Blue Shield Performance Stage.

Scotty opens the clip saying, “I could have never imagined or prepared for what was going to happen to  me.”

After winning American Idol and becoming a Country music star while still attending college, he has made himself a role model for kids and uses his success for a great cause.

Since Scotty’s two favorite things are music and baseball, the RBI Program and MLB is a perfect fit for him. The charity is helping revitalize baseball for kids in the inner city, and his experience playing baseball while growing up and learning how to persevere helps him connect with them. For more on MLB community programs, click here.

Attention Scotty Fans!  Scotty recently did an interview on CNN and we are spreading the word, so be sure and tune-in!   There are several times this week that you can catch the interview:

Tue    12-1P

Wed   3-4P, 5-6P

Thurs     10-11A

Fri      6-7P

Sat     8-9A, 1-2P

Sun    4-5P

Mon      2-3P 

Scotty will also be interviewed on HLN Friday (9/27).  The interview will be live in the 8 am (Eastern Time) hour. Be sure and set your DVR or tune in LIVE!

Scotty McCreery has embarked on a six-city Major League Baseball ballpark tour in support of youth baseball. By the tour’s end this year, Scotty will have donated $50,000 to youth baseball programs, including Major League Baseball’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program.

“I learned some of my greatest lessons playing sports and being a team member,” Scotty said. “Sports teach you so many life lessons about self-discipline, responsibility, teamwork, setting goals, and being fit. It’s awesome that Major League Baseball provides opportunities for kids who might not have a chance to play baseball and softball elsewhere. I’m proud to provide assistance to this program.”

Scotty’s baseball park tour began on Thursday, August 29 at the home of the Tampa Bay Rays where he presented a personal $5,000 check to a Tampa youth baseball organization before the game. He also threw out the first pitch and sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

At each game, Scotty will invite local radio winners to be his guest as he throws out the first pitch; provides CDs for lucky-row giveaways; sings as part of the seventh-inning stretch; serves a guest broadcaster; and participates in other activities that day. Fans can follow Scotty at every game on Twitter at@scottymccreery.

Baseball has played an important role in Scotty’s life. He started pitching at an early age, following in his father’s footsteps, who was also a pitcher. Scotty pitched throughout high school, balancing playing at Garner Magnet High School in Garner, North Carolina while also touring with Brad Paisleythroughout his senior year.

Scotty will release his new album, See You Tonight, on October 15. Although he’s already toured one ballpark (Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on August 29), you can still catch him at these remaining dates:

Read more: Scotty McCreery Launches Six-City Major League Baseball Ballpark Tour

 Courtesy Taste of Country

Scotty McCreery‘s ‘See You Tonight’ video tells a homecoming love story for a member of the United States military. It’s also a homecoming for the singer, as the performance footage was filmed on the campus of North Carolina State University, where McCreery attends school.

The excitement builds throughout this Roman White-directed clip, as the man in fatigues makes his way from a military base to his sweetie at home. The beauty — played by Raleigh model Magen Medlin — doesn’t know he’s coming, and for much of the clip, she’s seen dreaming of being in his arms. The lead actor makes a couple of stops along the way, including a trip to buy flowers and one to pick up a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. It won’t be lost on McCreery’s hometown fans that he’s paying tribute to another North Carolina institution with the trip to Krispy Kreme.

For the performance footage, McCreery and his band (plus a sizable crew) took over the Brickyard on N.C. State’s grounds. The Brickyard is a plaza and meeting place in the heart of the Raleigh, N.C. campus. Numerous events take place throughout the year on those red and white bricks.

‘See You Tonight’ is the first single and title track of McCreery’s sophomore album. The project will be available on Oct. 15, but fans who pre-order it before 7:30PM CT on Thursday (Sept. 5) will receive a copy signed by the 19-year-old rising star himself. Pre-order ‘See You Tonight’ at McCreery’s online store at his official website.