Garner, N.C. — For more than a year, Garner’s Scotty McCreery has been living amid the hype of “American Idol.” The Season 10 winner went on an international tour, recorded an album and filmed music videos.
Now, he is trying to do one more thing – graduate high school.
“I’m taking a full load because I’m planning on going to college,” McCreery said of his classes at Garner Magnet High School. “This first semester, I’m kind of coasting but next semester I am taking AP English, and I’m really kind of hitting the books hard."
On his first day back at school, McCreery said he felt like a freshman again.
“I was walking up with my mom to the principal’s office, and I think I looked at her and said, ‘Mom, I hope this works,’” he said. “I was scared.”
McCreery went to school that first day with a police escort. Two officers walked him to each of his classes.
It didn’t take long before McCreery’s friends started protecting him themselves, especially in big crowds.
“When we walk in public, actually, we call it the Flying V, like on “The Mighty Ducks” movie. They’ll get like in a Flying V, and I’ll get in the middle, and we’ll walk to our table and sit down real quick,” McCreery said."
Now, he is trying to do one more thing – graduate high school.
“I’m taking a full load because I’m planning on going to college,” McCreery said of his classes at Garner Magnet High School. “This first semester, I’m kind of coasting but next semester I am taking AP English, and I’m really kind of hitting the books hard."
On his first day back at school, McCreery said he felt like a freshman again.
“I was walking up with my mom to the principal’s office, and I think I looked at her and said, ‘Mom, I hope this works,’” he said. “I was scared.”
McCreery went to school that first day with a police escort. Two officers walked him to each of his classes.
It didn’t take long before McCreery’s friends started protecting him themselves, especially in big crowds.
“When we walk in public, actually, we call it the Flying V, like on “The Mighty Ducks” movie. They’ll get like in a Flying V, and I’ll get in the middle, and we’ll walk to our table and sit down real quick,” McCreery said."
The country singer, who topped the Billboard 200 list with the release of his album "Clear As Day", will be joined by the likes of Mary J. Blige, Cee Lo Green, Avril Lavigne, Rodney Atkins, and Cobra Starship.
Be sure to tune in to NBC on Thursday, November 24, at 9 AM EST to catch the annual parade.
The Garner, NC native will be joining in other holiday festivities this year as well! Scotty will be serving as the grand marshal at this year's Raleigh Christmas Parade on November 19th.
Scotty McCreery made Billboard's "21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors 2011"
No. 4. Scotty McCreery
Birthdate: Oct. 9, 1993 (age 17)
Why He's Hot: When viewers first saw Scotty McCreery at the Milwaukee auditions for "American Idol" season 10, they could barely believe the big ole voice coming out of the North Carolina teen. McCreery skated through the season not only on his baritone and Josh Turner covers, but also his fresh-faced charm and country drawl. Crowned "Idol" champ back in May 2010, McCreery signed to Mercury Nashville shortly and delivered his first smash single, "I Love You This Big," to radio shortly thereafter. McCreery's idol status is set to loom even larger when his anticipated debut album, "Clear as Day," is released on Oct. 4.
No. 4. Scotty McCreery
Birthdate: Oct. 9, 1993 (age 17)
Why He's Hot: When viewers first saw Scotty McCreery at the Milwaukee auditions for "American Idol" season 10, they could barely believe the big ole voice coming out of the North Carolina teen. McCreery skated through the season not only on his baritone and Josh Turner covers, but also his fresh-faced charm and country drawl. Crowned "Idol" champ back in May 2010, McCreery signed to Mercury Nashville shortly and delivered his first smash single, "I Love You This Big," to radio shortly thereafter. McCreery's idol status is set to loom even larger when his anticipated debut album, "Clear as Day," is released on Oct. 4.
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