Scotty McCreery Wins Season 10 of 'American Idol,' Sings 'I Love You This Big' -- Exclusive First Listen

Posted on May 26th 2011 1:30AM by Cameron Matthews

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Last night, the American people voted for 17-year-old Garner, N.C. native Scotty McCreery as the next 'American Idol.' The 10th season finale of the Fox juggernaut wasn't short on emotions with McCreery's final performance of 'I Love You This Big.'

Over the past weeks, McCreery has made a name for himself as quite the showman, pulling influence from arena star Garth Brooks. The singer first picked up a guitar at the age of 10 and often impersonated Elvis Presley.

His performance of 'Gone' by Montgomery Gentry showed off the Carolinian's vocal range from Southern baritone to country-fried tenor. McCreery also hit all the right notes on his first single 'I Love You This Big,' a classic-sounding country tune, prompting Idol judge Jennifer Lopez to say McCreery was a "beautiful storyteller" and he facilitates the song with his heartfelt emotion.

Now McCreery is offering fans an exclusive first listen of his new single, 'I Love You This Big,' exclusively through AOL Music.

Listen to 'I Love You This Big'

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McCreery's costar and 'AI' runner-up Lauren Alaina has been the other half of this season's romp with country music. When Alaina performed Elvis Presley's 'Trouble,' Jennifer Lopez commented on the singer's vocal maturity. The 16-year-old Chattanooga, Tenn. girl was a normal high school sophomore where she was a cheerleader until she was swept up in the madness of American Idol, quickly making her way to the top of the ranks.

Alaina sings in the vain of Carrie Underwood and Faith Hill, but her stage presence and vocal prowess is undeniable, as the teen can hit the highest notes with grace and precision. When she sang her proposed future single 'Like My Mother Does,' she inspired judge Steven Tyler to say "The first time I saw you I thought you were my American Idol, and now I think America will find it to be true."

All eyes are now on McCreery and we're excited to see where the road will take him. Until next season -- Seacrest out!

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Tommy & Dorothy

I am such a fan or Scotty. He was my favorite from the very start. This is the first time I have ever sent in a comment but couldn't help myself.

July 17 2011 at 5:34 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

danlusp

Scotty will be singing country music for his fans 50 years from now. He is the best!!

July 09 2011 at 5:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

marble2910

He's amazing, He will go far...

June 20 2011 at 9:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Metta Rogers

I have never been a county music fan, but after watching Scott from day 1 on American Idol's 10th season, I have to admit I am a county music fan now!!!

June 20 2011 at 4:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

krazykat1960

Way to go scotty. You are such a sweet heart. Dont change that for anyone. You will go far in music, you have such a great voice. God Bless

June 19 2011 at 5:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jeancogswe

I hope Scotty stays as sweet as he is. Fame is a two-edge sword vfor some. Love your voice and style. Also liked your Dad's voice when he sang a couple notes on Idol. He's hot looking too!!!!! GOODS LUCK!!

June 19 2011 at 2:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

douglast22

Scotty you are the new and up coming country star and i am so glad to see it. Great job to you and to Lauren this was the best year ever for Idol.

June 19 2011 at 12:29 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

God my father

GOD CREATED ELVIS, MICHAEL AND NOW SCOTTY, THANK YOU ,THANK YOU

June 19 2011 at 12:07 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

CEILILLY193

He was my" Idol" from the very beginning. What a wonderful mellow voice and such a very genuine nice guy. I know his family must be very proud of him.
I wish him the very best in the furture.
Chatt. TN

June 19 2011 at 11:15 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

libra408

Cong. Scotty. he is going to go so far. he has the type of voice you don't get tired of and he is so sincere and honest. That is still the qualities that get you through life and that is why he won. I wish him all the best and he is going far. I cannot wait to buy his abbum.

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