Scotty McCreery's 5 Favorite Country Songs to Cover Include Conway Twitty and Josh Turner Classics

Scotty McCreery is known for his warm, traditional sound, and he just gave fans a peek inside his personal songbook. He revealed his five favorite country songs to cover, and the list reads like a greatest hits of classic country. Topping the list is Conway Twitty’s“Hello Darlin'”— a song Scotty covered on Instagram that has since racked up over 44 million views. He also named Josh Turner’s“Long Black Train,”which feels like a full circle moment since he auditioned for American Idol with Turner’s“Your Man”back in 2011.

McCreery credits his mother’s record collection for shaping his love of traditional country. He says performing those songs in small venues early in his career gave him a deep appreciation for the craft. His new retrospective album“15”is out now and includes a fresh take on“Hello Darlin’.”And if that wasn’t enough good news, he’s planning to enter the studio next month to record new music.

The resurgence of traditional country is real, and artists like Scotty are proving that classic sounds still have a home on the radio and on social media. What’s a classic country song you’d love to hear Scotty McCreery cover? Let us know in the comments.