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Scotty McCreery Returns to “American Idol” Stage to Perform “Cab in a Solo”

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It’s a special homecoming for Scotty McCreery…

The 30-year-old part-Puerto Rican country singer and former American Idol champion returned to the AI stage on Sunday to perform his single “Cab in a Solo.”

Scotty McCreeryThe North Carolina native, who dominated Season 10 all the way to the finale and then bested Lauren Alaina for the crown. has released five albums and gained entry into the Grand Ole Opry.

He returned to the American Idol stage to show off the vocal chops that won him the title in the first place.

McCreery released the breakup ballad “Cab in a Solo” in August 2023 as the lead single off his upcoming sixth studio album, Rise and Fall, which comes out on May 10.

The “Damn Strait” singer made lost love sound downright charming on the American Idol stage: So now I’m finding out how a heartbreak taste / With a Silver Oak, 1998 / Drinking cab in a solo / Solo in the cab of my truck.

McCreery, who was a wise-beyond-his-years teenager in 2011, is all grown up. He’s now a husband, a father, a hitmaker, and a Grand Ole Opry member.

But for some longtime fans of American Idol, his victory still “feels like yesterday.” “You’re my favorite AI grand winner..,” one X/Twitter user wrote.

“Cab in a Solo” climbed to No. 2 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Performing it on the stage where his career began was a surreal moment for McCreery.

More than that, though, the “I Love You This Big” singer couldn’t wait to offer some support to season 22’s top 10 contestants.

“I’m always happy to chat and help them any way I can. I mean, it’s a ringer they put you through on Idol,” McCreery told Country Now. “Any of those TV shows, not just Idol. It’s a lot at once and you’ve got to just do your best to get through it and sound good and pick great songs and look confident. If I can help, I love doing that stuff.”

McCreery to Perform on “Duck Dynasty” Family’s Caribbean Cruise

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It’s duck, duck, cruise for Scotty McCreery…

The 19-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer and former American Idol champion is set to join a special cruise featuring the cast of the hit reality television series Duck Dynasty.

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McCreery announced the news via Twitter this week.

“So here’s the news ya’ll,” started McCreery. “I’ll be joining the @DuckCruise with @DuckDynastyAE next summer! Gonna be tons of fun! Come out and sail with us!”

The A&E reality series follows the lives of the Robertson family, who became wealthy from their family-operated business, Duck Commander. The Monroe, La.-based company makes products for duck hunters.

A spin-off of the successful reality series, the Duck Commander Cruise – hosted by the Robertsons – allows fans to “get up close and personal” with the entire cast on a four-night cruise of the Caribbean.

McCreery’s announcement comes as no surprise. Despite embarking on his very first headlining tour, the “I Love You This Big” singer recently took time to perform at the Sweet 16 birthday party of Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson.

While at the Robertson home, McCreery also went off-roading with Sadie’s brother John Luke Robertson and sampled the cooking of their grandmother Kay Robertson, according to Country Weekly.

It was through Twitter that McCreery struck up a friendship with Sadie.

“The first time I met Sadie and John Luke was at the Opry in Nashville,” McCreery explained to Country Weekly. “I saw her tweet that said she was in Nashville, so I said, ‘Hey, you want to come to the Opry?’ I’ve watched the show since season 1 and we had exchanged tweets before.”