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Scotty McCreery Named National Goodwill Ambassador
Courtesy Country Music Tattle Tale
Joining the charitable efforts emanating from Newtown, Conn. to employ the performing arts as a healing mechanism in the wake of the horrific shooting tragedy which occurred there, the 12.14 Foundation announced today the selection of platinum-selling country music singer-songwriterScotty McCreery as its first “National Goodwill Ambassador.” McCreery will play an active role in promoting the foundation’s arts programming, supporting its fundraising efforts, and building awareness for the organization’s plans to build a world-class performing arts and education center in Newtown.
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Scotty McCreery Avoids Music Business Temptations
Courtesy The Boot
Scotty McCreery has been very vocal about his faith. The Season 10 winner of ‘American Idol‘ says he understands the entertainment industry is full of temptations, but he isn’t afraid of succumbing to any of them.
“I don’t want to put anyone down, but you won’t see any twerking from me,” he jokes with Fox News.
The ‘See You Tonight’ singer acknowledges he may not face as much backlash for his beliefs in country music as he might in some other genres.
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Elderly Woman Credits Scotty McCreery With Saving Her Life
Scotty McCreery is ‘just’ a country singer to many, but to 75-year-old Judith Garloch, he’s also a lifesaver.
Garloch, a lifelong music lover, wasn’t really into country music until the tenth season of ‘American Idol‘ — the one that McCreery ended up winning. She watched the show religiously, which eventually prompted her husband, Kenneth, to join her.
“Usually I watch TV downstairs and he watches westerns and sports upstairs,” Judith explains. “He started liking Scotty and he’d come down and watch (Idol) with me.”
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For Newark couple, seeing Scotty McCreery is personal
Courtesy Newark Advocate
By AJeffries
Judith Garloch, 75, has bought every album Scotty McCreery has ever made.
She and her husband, Kenneth, have tickets to his upcoming show on Thursday at the Midland Theatre.
After watching the country singer on TV, Judith is excited to see him in person. She’s hoping she’ll be able to meet him — even just for a few seconds — and say thank you.
She credits McCreery with saving her life.
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