Scotty Mccreery Delivers An Elvis Hit That Had Everyone Grooving
In 2011, Scotty McCreery made history as the youngest male country artist to win American Idol during its 10th season. At just 16 years old, he stepped onto the competition stage with a deep, resonant voice that set him apart from the start.
McCreery gave the audience many impressive performances but one of the most outstanding ones was in the final rounds. He delivered a hip-shaking performance of Elvis Presley‘s “That’s All Right, Mama,” which is not only the debut single of Presley but also listed as one of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.
“This week I’m singing ‘That’s All Right, Mama’ by The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley,” said a young McCreery. “As a kid I was a huge Elvis fan, so it seemed very fitting to sing Elvis this week.”
With his powerful, soulful voice, the talented singer brought a ’50s classic to life, putting his unique stamp on the timeless hit. His rich, deep tones captivated the audience and exceeded all expectations. Garnering over a hundred million votes, McCreery proved his star power and was crowned the winner of American Idol.
Plenty of viewers were thrilled when he chose to sing this Elvis’ song so that they could enjoy such a remarkable performance.
Scotty McCreery has come a long way since his early days, now standing out as a prominent country singer-songwriter with a remarkable career. His latest achievement is his fifth studio album, Same Truck, a project that showcases his growth as a songwriter. With ten of the twelve tracks co-written by McCreery, the album highlights his personal touch and creative evolution.