Do you recall Scotty McCreery's amazing audition on 'American Idol'? It was clear right from the start that he had a strong chance of winning Season 10. The audition was shown on January 26, 2011, and it remains one of the most unforgettable moments in the long-standing history of this famous singing competition.
At the time of his audition for Idol, McCreery was only 16 years old. The judges on the panel included Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler from Aerosmith. Despite his young age and awkward appearance with a buzzcut hairstyle, McCreery already had a deep and impressive baritone voice which would ultimately help him become the standout contestant of his season on Idol.
The contestant from Garner, North Carolina, impressed the judges even before he started singing. Jennifer Lopez, in particular, seemed to connect with him right away, engaging in playful banter and expressing her anticipation by saying, "I really hope you have a great singing voice!"
During his audition, McCreery performed "Your Man" by Josh Turner, showcasing his impressive lower vocal range. Upon hearing this, Tyler requested him to demonstrate his higher range, to which McCreery complied by singing "Put Some Drive in Your Country" by Travis Tritt.
"Oh my goodness, keep the matches away, have intercourse with a duck and observe what hatches," a shocked Tyler exclaimed.
After the unexpected comment, chaos broke out in the room. The other judges, technicians, and producers were all caught off guard and became flustered. However, the composed young man calmly said, "I've heard worse things in high school, so it's no big deal, brother."
All the judges quickly agreed to advance McCreery to the competition without any doubts. Throughout the competition, he consistently delivered impressive performances without wavering. At the young age of 17, he emerged as the winner of Season 10 of American Idol on May 25, 2011, making him one of the program's youngest champions ever.
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