Scotty McCreery Earns 5th Consecutive No. 1 with 'Damn Strait'
SCOTTY MCCREERY EARNS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE NO. 1 WITH "DAMN STRAIT" FROM LATEST ALBUM, SAME TRUCK
Song Hits No. 1 on Both Billboard and Mediabase charts including 2 weeks on Top of the Billboard Chart
Second Single from His Fifth Studio Album Has Earned More that 124 Million Streams
This week Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery earns his fifth consecutive No. 1 with “Damn Strait.” The smash song hit the top spot on the Mediabase chart this week while earning a second straight week atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart. McCreery makes history as the first artist on the roster of Triple Tigers Records to score five consecutive number one hits. The second single off his latest album, Same Truck, has earned more than 124 million streams.
“Damn Strait” also topped the Music Row Country Radio Breakout Chart and has spent four weeks atop the CDX Traction Mainstream Country Chart. The track, which serves as both a classic heartbreak song as well as tribute to the King of Country himself - George Strait, has already become a fan favorite at McCreery’s live shows.
“This song is such a great tribute to one of my musical heroes, George Strait, while also using his song titles in a clever way to tell such a heartbreaking story. I’ve loved it from the moment I first heard it,” said McCreery. “It is one of my favorite songs that I’ve recorded, and the fans love it in concert as well. You can feel the anticipation in the air as they get ready to sing along on the chorus.”
“When we heard Scotty sing this song, we thought we had something really special,” said Kevin Herring, SVP/Promotion, Triple Tigers Records. “After playing it for a handful of radio programmers, we were sure of it. What a fun ride.”
Upon the song’s release, Rolling Stone named it a “Pick of the Week” calling it “clever songwriting, delivered by one of the genres’ best King George disciples,” while Billboard praises, “Another ace is the clever track ‘Damn Strait,’ a rare outside cut on the project, penned by Trent Tomlinson and Jim Collins, in which McCreery name checks several of King George's greatest hits.” Taste of Country recently named it “one of the top 10 country songs of 2022 so far.”
“Damn Strait” follows McCreery’s fourth consecutive No. 1 single “You Time,” also from his fifth studio album Same Truck. Released in late 2021, the Garner, North Carolina native shifted his perspective to reflect on the last decade of his career and life with wife Gabi and dog Moose, with Tennessean sharing, “McCreery walks a sonic tightrope that leans into his country influences while not abandoning modern Music Row hitmaking,” while Sounds Like Nashville observes, “with 12 tracks in total, those songs ended up showing more maturity than ever, and exploring everything from the common bonds his fans share to the eternal flame of romance.”
McCreery and his wife Gabi recently announced in People that they are expecting their first child, a boy, to be born in early November.
Same Truck was produced by Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis and Derek Wells, the team who produced his previous project, the RIAA Gold-certified Seasons Change which debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and contained three consecutive No. 1 hits: the Double RIAA Platinum-certified “Five More Minutes,” Platinum-certified “This is It,” and Gold-certified “In Between.” McCreery co-wrote every song on that album.
SCOTTY MCCREERY JULY FAN OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the Scotty McCreery Fan of the Month for July 2022, Lauren ! Learn more about Lauren below!
Where are you from?: Texas
How many years have you been a fan?: Since first audition of American idol!
How many years have you been a fan club member? Since 2013
What is your favorite Scotty song? Carolina Eyes
What is your favorite Scotty album? Season’s Change
How many times have you seen Scotty live? What was your first show? What was your favorite show? I’ve lost count but usually 2 or 3 times per year. My first show was at Nutty Jerry’s back in small town Winnie!! My favorite show was when he performed the vip acoustic at House of Blues in Dallas before his regular show
What’s one thing that sets you apart from other Scotty fans? I have a selfie challenge that I do and I currently have 6 selfies from different shows with Scotty. I also decided years ago when I find someone and get married that my spouse must be okay with our first dance being a Scotty song?
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Scotty McCreery and Wife Gabi Expecting First Baby — a Boy!: 'We Got a Little Man on the Way'
Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi are expecting their first child, a boy, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
"We got a little man on the way," Scotty, 28, joyfully tells PEOPLE.
Detailing how he and Gabi, also 28, have "always talked about" having children together, Scotty says, "We always knew we wanted kids, but we always knew we wanted the first few years to travel and have time on the road, to see things and experience life."
"We've gotten to live a lot of life and do some cool things, so seems like now's a good time to settle down a little and expand the family," adds Scotty, who wed Gabi in June 2018.
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SCOTTY MCCREERY JUNE FAN OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the Scotty McCreery Fan of the Month for June 2022, Veronica ! Learn more about Veronica below!
Where are you from?: Mississippi
How many years have you been a fan?: 10 Years!
How many years have you been a fan club member? 9 Years
What is your favorite Scotty song? Carolina Eyes or Still! They’re so good
What is your favorite Scotty album? See You Tonight but Season’s Change is a very close second
How many times have you seen Scotty live? What was your first show? What was your favorite show? Probably about 20-30 times, I lost count! My first show was in Tunica, Mississippi. My favorite show was definitely the Ryman in 2020 when I got to see Scotty along with all my friends I have met over the years!
What’s one thing that sets you apart from other Scotty fans? I go to great lengths to make sure I’m always able to attend every concert when Scotty comes near! And that even after all these years I still love and support Scotty at 22 like I did when I was 12!
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Scotty McCreery Heads ‘Strait’ To No. 1
Courtesy Music Row
Country radio takes “Damn Strait” by Scotty McCreery to No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart this week with a total of 1,738 spins. The song was written by written by Trent Tomlinson and Jim Collins.
“Every now and then you hear a song that sounds so much like you,” recalls McCreery. “I grew up as a huge George Strait fan, and when I heard this song, I raised my hand to say, ‘I want this one.’ Every country fan has a George Strait story, and everyone has a memory attached to their favorite songs.”
McCreery started the year on the “Same Truck Tour” which shares the name of his latest album released last year via Triple Tigers.
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