The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
McCreery to perform at Swarm match
Former ‘Idol’ contestant has hit single ‘Five More Minutes’ on new album.
Scotty McCreery was a mere 17 years old when he competed on “American Idol.” He was a neophyte in the music business when he moved to Nashville and has spent the past seven years learning to pen songs, build his vocal chops and gain the respect of his elders.
After his previous album fell through in 2015, the now 24-yearold singer is releasing his first since 2013. He’s riding high with his most successful single to date, an ode to his grandfather called “Five More Minutes.” It’s his first top 5 hit on the country airplay chart and has a real shot at No. 1.
“It’s been awesome,” McCreery said in a phone interview Thursday. “Before, our highest charting was No. 8. This is already No. 4. Hopefully, it will keep on chugging.”
He said it’s a relatable song for anyone who has lost a relative or is grateful to spend time with family. “Everyone can always have five more minutes,” he said.
The video features actual video of McCreery as a kid, many of them with his grandfather. “We went through 50 hours of video,” he said. “I hadn’t seen a lot of it. It was cool. I’m glad my parents always had that camcorder.”
And he’s coming to Duluth on Feb. 17 to perform at a Georgia Swarm professional lacrosse match at Infinite Energy Arena, first with a 10-minute half-time show followed by a 30 minute post-game concert.
“This was just a unique opportunity to come down and try something new,” said McCreery, who like many folks, has never seen a professional lacrosse game. “It should be fun to watch.”
Alec Schimke, the spokesman for the Swarm, said they have had Ludacris and 2 Chainz perform at games in the past.
“With this being just our third season in Georgia, our concert series gives people another reason to come check out a Swarm game, and it exposes them to the fast-paced action of Swarm Lacrosse.” he said.
This is the team’s first country night.
McCreery’s third album “Seasons Change,” out March 16, will be more mature than his previous work and he hopes it reveals more about where he is in his life.