Scotty McCreery's '15' Album: Full Circle with Josh Turner and 7 No. 1 Hits

Scotty McCreery just released’15,’an album that celebrates 15 years of country music success, and it’s one of those releases that reminds you why you fell in love with country in the first place. The album blends nine of his biggest hits with four brand-new recordings, available on vinyl, CD, and digital. What makes this project stand out is the story behind it. McCreery was 16 years old when he walked into an American Idol audition singing Josh Turner’s‘Your Man.’Turner was his hero, his inspiration, the kind of artist every kid dreams of becoming. Fast forward 15 years, and McCreery has his own seven No. 1 hits, his own loyal fanbase, and his own seat at the country music table. But instead of forgetting where he came from, he went back and re-recorded that song with Josh Turner himself. That full-circle moment is everything about why we love this genre.

The album features all seven of McCreery’s chart-toppers, including‘Bottle Rockets,’his recent collaboration with Hootie&The Blowfish that just became his first No. 1 hit in Canada. Beyond the hits,’15’includes three new original songs and covers of country classics—a Conway Twitty tune and the Kris Kristofferson masterpiece‘Why Me, Lord?’McCreery discussed the project on his SiriusXM show‘Prime Country with Scotty McCreery,’and from everything he said, this album came from a place of genuine gratitude. He’s 32 now, married to his wife Gabi, father of two sons, and he’s spent nearly half his life in the public eye. That kind of reflection matters.

What’s your relationship with McCreery’s music? Are you a longtime fan who’s followed him since American Idol, or did you discover him later? Either way,’15’gives you a chance to walk through his whole journey in one project. Grab it now and let us know which song hits you the hardest.