Scotty McCreery, the Elvis enthusiast

'From zero to hero', maybe that's saying a fit for season's champions 10 'American Idol' Scotty McCreery. After passing through the length of the struggle in the glittering stage full of it, he eventually managed to win the talent contest first place in the U.S. Now, anyone who does not know his name?

Scotty (17) whose real name is Scott Cooke McCreery was born on October 9, 1993 in the City of Garner, North Carolina, from his mother Judy Cooke and her father Michael McCreery. Since childhood, he was admiring the figure of Elvis Presley, he too often mimic the style of the legendary singer and learning to play the guitar since the age of 10 years.

While sitting in high school, Scotty started to learn singing and performing in her school farewell ceremony. He also joined a vocal group Die Meistersingers, which took him around to the entire United States to sing. Her achievements also he proved by winning a local talent event 'Clayton Idol' in Clayton Harvest Festival. Not only that, he was also one of 36 finalists singing contest 'Rip The Hallways' that was held in North Carolina.

With a baritone voice that is unusual in young age, Scotty a lot to impress the jury. Scotty was auditioning for 'American Idol' season 10th in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Many who did not think she's lucky escape from the Big 10 continues until the final. He also managed to beat its competitors Lauren Alaina (16) and became the winner of 'American Idol' second youngest after Jordin Sparks.

Now, Scotty is ready to spawn his first solo album after signing a $ 250 thousand U.S. dollars by Mercury Nashville. He also has launched the first single titled 'I Love You This Big' and immediately darted into the top 32 on Billboard Hot Country Song. His new song also broke the record for highest debut since January 1990 ago. Not only that, Scotty had songs sold over 171,404 copies in first week of release.