Scotty McCreery Talks New Album 'Rise & Fall' on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show'
On the heels of releasing his most critically acclaimed album to date, Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery was a guest yesterday on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” He and host Jennifer Hudson reminisced on their time on “American Idol” and how the reality competition helped shape the artists they are today. They also discussed McCreery’s recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry as well as his fifth studio album Rise & Fall.
“I have been wanting to meet Jennifer Hudson for years, and she did not disappoint,” said McCreery. “I had such a great time coming on her show and talking with her about everything from our experiences on ‘Idol’ to my new album Rise & Fall. It felt like we’ve known each other for years. I’ve always felt the ‘Idol’ alumni are a family, so it was great to finally meet my talented big sister!”
The appearance follows his sixth No. 1 hit on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Chart with lead single “Cab in a Solo.” Check out the interview HERE and HERE. And listen to the album Rolling Stone says is “every bit as legit as Jamey Johnson’s That Lonesome Song, Garth Brooks’ In Pieces, or Randy Travis’ Storms of Life,” HERE.
The second single from the new album, “Fall of Summer,” is at country radio now and was most added its first week.
“Across the 13-track collection, McCreery exhibits his continued growth as a vocalist and songwriter,” notes Holler. People echoes the sentiment, writing that the album “brims with a newfound confidence and maturity,” while Country Now calls it “his best record yet,” as Rise & Fall finds him exploring not only heartbreak but rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling. The album was produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis.
McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which Billboard observes, “Light-hearted fare such as ‘Stuck Behind a Tractor’ and ‘And Countin’’ mesh with heartbreak brushoffs such as ‘Lonely,’ the bluegrass-inflected album-closer ‘Porch’ and the faith-filled ‘Red Letter Blueprint.’” It is available digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon is releasing a limited-edition forest green vinyl version of the album. Order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise & Fall HERE.
The album features No. 1 hit “Cab in a Solo” which was most added at Country radio upon its debut, with Billboard praising, “McCreery has been on a hot streak of well-crafted, notably performed songs,” upon the track’s release, noting he “continues to slake music listeners’ affinity for ‘90s country, thanks to a neo-traditional sound connected to vivid lyricism.”In addition to the lead single McCreery has been rolling out a taste of the new music all year to great acclaim. Most recent release “Lonely” left Saving Country Music saying, “The mainstream country star has always charmed us with the richness of his voice…” while Taste of Country called the spiritual “Red Letter Blueprint,” “nostalgic yet fresh” and Country Now notes “ “Pure joy emulates through McCreery’s baritone voice,” on “Love Like This” while also calling “Can’t Pass the Bar,” “the perfect soundtrack to a Friday night.” A full listing of the album’s songs follows.Rise & Fall track listing
(Songwriters in parentheses)
- Little More Gone (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Cab in a Solo (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Frank Rogers)
- Lonely (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Can’t Pass the Bar (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Cale Dodds, Frank Rogers)
- Hey Rose (Jay Brunswick, Jeremy Bussey, Bobby Hamrick)
- Fall of Summer (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
- Love Like This (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)
- Slow Dance (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Monty Criswell)
- No Country for Old Men (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
- And Countin’ (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey)
- Stuck Behind a Tractor (Scotty McCreery, Chase McGill, Rhett Akins)
- Red Letter Blueprint (Scotty McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Porch (Scotty McCreery, Greylan James, Heather Morgan)
Lyrics and credits available for download HERE.
Tickets for upcoming tour dates are on sale now at ScottyMcCreery.com.
SCOTTY MCCREERY JUNE FAN OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the Scotty McCreery Fan of the Month for June 2024, Dirk S! Learn more about Dirk below!
Where are you from?: Berlin, Germant
How many years have you been a fan?: Since his performances at American Idol in 2017
How many years have you been a fan club member? 1 year
What is your favorite Scotty song? There's too many songs I'm lovin´. But "Five more minutes" is the 1st.
What is your favorite Scotty album? Same Truck
How many times have you seen Scotty live? What was your first show? What was your favorite show? Two times in Germany. ( Berlin and Munich )
What’s one thing that sets you apart from other Scotty fans? My Love for that special kind of Country music, that Scotty´s living for.
SCOTTY McCREERY RELEASES FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM RISE AND FALL
Album Follows Sixth No. 1 with Lead Single “Cab in a Solo”
“Scotty McCreery Doubles Down on Songwriting, Storytelling on Rise and Fall”
– Billboard
“One of the stronger track lists of McCreery’s career, any of those tunes could be his next single, and all would feel at home on the Grand Ole Opry stage.” – Nashville Lifestyles
“…after more than a decade of successes, experimentation and growth in the genre’s top tier - the multi-faceted singer-songwriter has zeroed in on his truest sound with Rise and Fall.”
– Holler
“He’s not just singing about the old greats anymore. He sounds like them.”
– Saving Country Music
The New Grand Ole Opry Member Returns to the Opry Stage on May 11; First 400 ticketholders who purchase Rise and Fall onsite at Opry Store Will Gain Entrance to an Exclusive Album Release Celebration and Acoustic Performance Post-Show
On the heels of his sixth No. 1 hit on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Chart with lead single “Cab in a Solo,” Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery releases his fifth studio album Rise and Fall, today, May 10. Listen to Rise and Fall HERE.
“I’ve been living with this record for months…it is more me than any I’ve ever made, and I’m so excited for the world to finally hear it,” said McCreery.
“Across the 13-track collection, McCreery exhibits his continued growth as a vocalist and songwriter,” notes Holler, while Country Now calls it “his best record yet,” as Rise and Fall finds him exploring not only heartbreak but rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling. The album was produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis.
McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which Billboard observes, “Light-hearted fare such as ‘Stuck Behind a Tractor’ and ‘And Countin’’ mesh with heartbreak brushoffs such as ‘Lonely,’ the bluegrass-inflected album-closer ‘Porch’ and the faith-filled ‘Red Letter Blueprint.’” It is available digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon is releasing a limited-edition forest green vinyl version of the album. Order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise and Fall HERE.
“I know every artist says it, but this is truly my favorite album I’ve made so far,” shares McCreery. “I wanted to create an album that reflected the music I grew up on and wasn’t chasing trends. So, I brought several of my songwriting buddies to the mountains of North Carolina to sit down and write a full-on country album that told a story, start to finish, and spoke to my soul. We’ve been performing most of the album live on the road and the response from the audiences has been overwhelming. I’m excited for everyone to finally hear Rise and Fall.”
The North Carolina native knows all too well there’s a rhythm to life and a cycle of ups and downs. And right now, he’s on the upswing.
Now 30 years old and a seasoned country music veteran selling out concerts across the globe with six No. 1 hits under his belt, McCreery is also a dedicated husband and father, welcoming a son named Avery in 2022, whose impact on the singer is highlighted in several songs on the album. Recently, he even celebrated the milestone of all milestones for a guy who grew up on Randy Travis, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Ronnie Milsap; he was invited by his musical hero Garth Brooks to become the newest member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry. McCreery was just welcomed into the Opry family last month by two more of his heroes, Josh Turner and Randy Travis.
But folks like McCreery know it means more when you’ve seen the other side. For him, each highlight has come in contrast to a challenge – things like the loss of his first record deal and the year of naysaying uncertainty that followed before he built himself up again, brick by brick. As a result, Rise and Fall comes from an artist who knows to appreciate the ride – no matter where it leads.
“I feel like we’re on the rise now, but I’ve fallen pretty low as well,” McCreery admits. “I learned from every little part of that, and it helped me to know who I was as a person – let alone an artist. The rises and the falls helped craft these songs. They made this album what it is.”
The album features No. 1 hit “Cab in a Solo” which was most added at Country radio upon its debut, with Billboard praising, “McCreery has been on a hot streak of well-crafted, notably performed songs,” upon the track’s release, noting he “continues to slake music listeners’ affinity for ‘90s country, thanks to a neo-traditional sound connected to vivid lyricism.”
In addition to the lead single McCreery has been rolling out a taste of the new music all year to great acclaim. Most recent release “Lonely” left Saving Country Music saying, “The mainstream country star has always charmed us with the richness of his voice…” while Taste of Country called the spiritual “Red Letter Blueprint,” “nostalgic yet fresh” and Country Now notes “ “Pure joy emulates through McCreery’s baritone voice,” on “Love Like This” while also calling “Can’t Pass the Bar,” “the perfect soundtrack to a Friday night.” A full listing of the album’s songs follows.
Rise and Fall track listing
(Songwriters in parentheses)
- Little More Gone (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Cab in a Solo (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Frank Rogers)
- Lonely (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Can’t Pass the Bar (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Cale Dodds, Frank Rogers)
- Hey Rose (Jay Brunswick, Jeremy Bussey, Bobby Hamrick)
- Fall of Summer (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
- Love Like This (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)
- Slow Dance (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Monty Criswell)
- No Country for Old Men (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
- And Countin’ (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey)
- Stuck Behind a Tractor (Scotty McCreery, Chase McGill, Rhett Akins)
- Red Letter Blueprint (Scotty McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Porch (Scotty McCreery, Greylan James, Heather Morgan)
Lyrics and credits available for download HERE.
The newest member of the Grand Ole Opry will return to the legendary stage tomorrow, May 11. The first 400 ticketholders who also purchase the album onsite in the Opry Shop that evening will gain access to an exclusive album release celebration and acoustic performance with Scotty directly following the show in the Opry House’s Studio A. For Opry tickets and information, visit Opry.com.
SCOTTY McCREERY PERFORMS “CAB IN A SOLO” ON “FOX & FRIENDS” TOMORROW, MAY 10 AS FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM RISE AND FALL ARRIVES
Lead Single from Rise and Fall Marks North Carolina Native’s Sixth No. 1
Returns to the Grand Ole Opry on May 11; First 400 ticketholders who purchase Rise and Fall onsite at Opry Store Will Gain Entrance to an Exclusive Album Release Celebration and Acoustic Performance Post-Show
Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery will join “Fox & Friends” tomorrow, May 10 to celebrate the release of his fifth studio album Rise and Fall with a performance of his latest No. 1 single “Cab in a Solo.” Pre-order/pre-save Rise and Fall HERE.
His sixth No. 1 hit on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, “Cab in a Solo,” was written by McCreery with Brent Anderson and Frank Rogers and was most added at Country radio upon its debut in addition to being McCreery’s fastest rising song to reach No. 1.
McCreery will return to the Grand Ole Opry stage on May 11, just one day after he releases his new album Rise and Fall. The first 400 ticketholders who also purchase the album onsite in the Opry Shop that evening will gain access to an exclusive album release celebration and acoustic performance with Scotty directly following the show in the Opry House’s Studio A. For Opry tickets and information, visit Opry.com.
Rise and Fall will feature 13 tracks that find him exploring not only heartbreak but rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling. The album was produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis.
McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which will be released digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon will release a limited edition, forest green vinyl version of the album. Pre-order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise and Fall HERE.“I know every artist says it, but this is truly my favorite album I’ve made so far,” shares McCreery. “I wanted to create an album that reflected the music I grew up on and wasn’t chasing trends. So, I brought several of my songwriting buddies to the mountains of North Carolina to sit down and write a full-on country album that told a story, start to finish, and spoke to my soul. We’ve been performing most of the album live on the road and the response from the audiences has been overwhelming. I can’t wait for everyone to hear Rise and Fall when it comes out May 10th.”
In addition to his No. 1 single “Cab in a Solo” and his latest release “Lonely,” McCreery has also delivered “Red Letter Blueprint,” “Slow Dance,” “Can’t Pass the Bar” and “Love Like This.” A full listing of the album’s songs follows.
Rise and Fall track listing
(Songwriters in parentheses)
- Little More Gone (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Cab in a Solo (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Frank Rogers)
- Lonely (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Can’t Pass the Bar (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Cale Dodds, Frank Rogers)
- Hey Rose (Jay Brunswick, Jeremy Bussey, Bobby Hamrick)
- Fall of Summer (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
- Love Like This (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)
- Slow Dance (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Monty Criswell)
- No Country for Old Men (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
- And Countin’ (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey)
- Stuck Behind a Tractor (Scotty McCreery, Chase McGill, Rhett Akins)
- Red Letter Blueprint (Scotty McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
- Porch (Scotty McCreery, Greylan James, Heather Morgan)
Lyrics and credits available for download HERE.
Scotty McCreery on "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
SCOTTY MCCREERY MAY FAN OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the Scotty McCreery Fan of the Month for May 2024, Deborah P! Learn more about Deborah below!
Where are you from?: Alexandria Bay, NY
How many years have you been a fan?: 13 Years!
How many years have you been a fan club member? 13 years
What is your favorite Scotty song? Love You This Big
What is your favorite Scotty album? Same Truck
How many times have you seen Scotty live? What was your first show? What was your favorite show? 12 , Uncasville CT. Scanectady NY.
What’s one thing that sets you apart from other Scotty fans? I have been a fan since the start and have seen him 12 times. It's like watching one of your kids grow up and do well his career and his family. So proud of him.