Scotty McCreery News

The 11th season of American Idol came to a conclusion on Wednesday, May 23 as Phillip Phillips was crowned the winner during the live two-hour season finale on Fox.

Ever since Scotty McCreery snagged the crown on 'American Idol' last season, his country music career has been heating up.

Phillip Philips just won American Idol ! Of course, we could have pretty much predicted that result when we first laid eyes on him back in January.

In this May 23, 2012 file photo, finalists Phillip Phillips, left, and Jessica Sanchez appear onstage at the "American Idol" Finale in Los Angeles.

About a year ago, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina faced off on American Idol for the title.

Nothing against Phillip Phillips , who surely has some talent, but his win is the latest in a line of what fans have coined "White Guys with Guitars," or "WGWG." With ratings and record sales getting lower, can American Idol do anything to curb the trend? Since the music competition allowed contestants to play instruments while singing, the show ... (more)

Scotty McCreery won Season 10 of 'American Idol' and became a legit country superstar in the ensuing year, so of course he has plenty of advice to offer to and to instill in the winner of Season 11, Phillip Phillips .

Scotty McCreery won't be the only country singer to appear on 'American Idol' tonight.

"He is an extremely talented young man," said Wendy Dore, Pig Gig organizer. "He just turned 18, and all the young girls of America love him." Released in October 2011, it was certified platinum in the United States.

Ryan Seacrest notes all the former Idols in the audience tonight. We've seen Scotty McCreery and Fantasia, but there's also Lauren Alaina and Taylor Hicks.

It's been nearly a year to the day that Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery took the 'American Idol' stage together for the last time, but that doesn't mean the Season 10 finalists have drifted apart due to their hectic schedules since competing on the popular reality competition.

Scotty McCreery isn't the only country superstar celebrating the Season 11 finale of 'American Idol.' Reba McEntire is set to perform on tonight's episode with country hopeful Skylar Laine , who placed No.

Take that, doubters: Adam Lambert's Trespassing blew past the competition to debut at No.

The blue-jeans wearing country crooner that captured the nation's heart on "American Idol" last year donned a tuxedo recently to perform in his final choral concert at Garner Magnet High School.

AMERICAN IDOL: Scotty McCreery performs on AMERICAN IDOL Tuesday, May 22 on FOX.

The winner of American Idol's tenth season, country crooner Scotty McCreery began singing as a child in Garner, North Carolina.

From auditions to finals, it's been a rollercoaster ride for the contestants and viewers alike.

Scotty McCreery is heading back to the show that made him famous this week as "American Idol" crowns its newest winner.

The winner of American Idol's tenth season, country crooner Scotty McCreery began singing as a child in Garner, North Carolina.

Carrie Underwood is set to perform on the 2012 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night in Las Vegas, and several country stars are among the nominees.