# Scotty McCreery Turns 34

> Scotty McCreery, the youngest American Idol winner, celebrates 34th birthday after 15 years of chart success.
- Title: Scotty McCreery Turns 34 · American Songwriter | Shortify
- Summary: Scotty McCreery, the youngest American Idol winner, celebrates 34th birthday after 15 years of chart success. Scotty McCreery, born October 9, 1992, won…
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/born-34-years-ago-today-in-north-carolina-the-hitmaking-country-singer-and-youngest-man-to-ever-win-american-idol
- Author: Erinn Callahan
- Published: 2026-10-09T16:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: scotty mccreery, american idol, country music, billboard country songs, mercury nashville, triple tigers records, grand ole opry, music, culture
## Scotty McCreery Born
Scotty McCreery was born on October 9, 1992, in Garner, North Carolina.
## American Idol Winner
Scotty McCreery won American Idol season 10 at age 17, beating Lauren Alaina.
## Early Music Career
McCreery mastered guitar by age 10 and sang in high school chorus and local talent contests.
## First No. 1 Hit
Scotty McCreery released 'Five More Minutes' in May 2017, becoming the first country song to hit number one without a major label.
## Chart Success
McCreery has charted seven number-one country songs and released five more number-one hits since 2017.
## Recent Achievements
Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2024, McCreery married Gabi in June 2018 and has two sons.
## Key takeaway

Scotty McCreery, born October 9, 1992, won American Idol at age 17 and has released seven number-one country hits.