Scotty McCreery Earns CMT Awards Nomination for “CMT Stages” Performance of “It Matters To Her”

Scotty McCreery is a special shout-out…

The CMT Music Awards nominations have been revealed, with the 30-year-old part-Puerto Rican country singer and American Idol winner earning a nod.

Scotty McCreeryMcCreery, who won his sole CMT Music Award in 2012 for USA Breakthrough Video of the Year for “The Trouble with Girls,” is nominated in the CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year for his CMT Stages performance of “It Matters To Her.”

Kelsea Ballerini will host the fan-voted award show, which airs live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 8:00-11:00 pm, ET/PT on CBS. The show will also stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

Performers, presenters and additional details about the show will be announced soon.

Here are the nominees:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration). Top 6 nominees from the first round of voting, will be announced on April 1. The final 3 nominees, from the second round of voting, will be announced on show day, April 7. Final voting will be determined via social media and announced as the final category during the live show.

  • Ashley McBryde – “Light On In The Kitchen”
  • Brandy Clark feat. Brandi Carlile – “Dear Insecurity”
  • Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody”
  • Cody Johnson – “The Painter”
  • Darius Rucker – “Fires Don’t Start Themselves”
  • HARDY – “Truck Bed”
  • Jason Aldean – “Let Your Boys Be Country”
  • Jelly Roll – “Need A Favor”
  • Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
  • Kacey Musgraves – “Deeper Well”
  • Kelsea Ballerini – “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)”
  • Lainey Wilson – “Watermelon Moonshine”
  • Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown – “Nothing Compares To You”
  • Parmalee – “Gonna Love You”
  • Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”
  • Zach Bryan – “Nine Ball”

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist.

  • Ashley McBryde – “Light On In The Kitchen”
  • Gabby Barrett – “Glory Days”
  • Kacey Musgraves – “Deeper Well”
  • Kelsea Ballerini –  “Penthouse”
  • Lainey Wilson – “Watermelon Moonshine”
  • Megan Moroney – “I’m Not Pretty”
  • Reba McEntire – “Seven Minutes In Heaven”

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist.

  • Bailey Zimmerman – “Religiously”
  • Cody Johnson – “The Painter”
  • HARDY – “Truck Bed”
  • Jelly Roll – “Need A Favor”
  • Jordan Davis – “Next Thing You Know”
  • Luke Combs – “Fast Car (Official Live Video)”
  • Morgan Wallen “Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)”

DUO/GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Best video by a duo or group; awarded to the artists.

  • Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody”
  • Dan + Shay – “Save Me The Trouble”
  • Old Dominion – “Memory Lane”
  • Parmalee – “Girl In Mine”
  • The War And Treaty – “Have You A Heart”
  • Tigirlily Gold – “Shoot Tequila”

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from a collaboration; awarded to the artists.

  • Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton – “We Don’t Fight Anymore”
  • Ella Langley feat. Koe Wetzel – “That’s Why We Fight”
  • Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan – “Cowboys And Plowboys”
  • Justin Moore & Priscilla Block – “You, Me And Whiskey”
  • Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real feat. Lainey Wilson – “More Than Friends”
  • Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown – “Nothing Compares To You”
  • Old Dominion & Megan Moroney – “Can’t Break Up Now”

BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®
Best video from a female artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist.

  • Anne Wilson – “Rain In The Rearview”
  • Ashley Cooke – “your place”
  • Brittney Spencer – “Bigger Than The Song”
  • Tigirlily Gold – “Shoot Tequila”

BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®
Best video from a male artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist.

  • Chayce Beckham – “23”
  • Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”
  • Warren Zeiders – “Pretty Little Poison”
  • Zach Bryan – “Oklahoma Smokeshow”

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo).

  • Amber Riley – “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” (from CMT Smashing Glass)
  • Bret Michaels & Chris Janson – “Nothing But a Good Time” (from CMT Crossroads)
  • Carrie Underwood – “Hate My Heart” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
  • Cody Johnson – “Human” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
  • Dierks Bentley – “Drunk On A Plane” (from CMT Storytellers)
  • Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter – “Thinking ‘Bout You” (from CMT Campfire Sessions)
  • Hozier & Maren Morris – “Take Me To Church” (from CMT Crossroads)
  • Jelly Roll – “Need a Favor” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
  • Kelsea Ballerini – “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)
  • The War And Treaty – “On My Own” (from CMT Smashing Glass)

CMT DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Musical performance from a production, series or livestream created for CMT digital / social channels; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo).

  • Chase Rice – “Goodnight Nancy” (from CMT Studio Sessions)
  • Dylan Scott – “Don’t Close Your Eyes (Keith Whitley Cover)” (from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions)
  • Megan Moroney – “I’m Not Pretty” (from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions)
  • Nate Smith – “Whiskey On You” (from CMT Studio Sessions)
  • Scotty McCreery – “It Matters To Her” (from CMT Stages)
  • Stephen Wilson Jr. – “Year to Be Young 1994” (from CMT Studio Sessions)
  • The Castellows – “I Know It Will Never End” (from CMT Studio Sessions)

McCreery Graduates From High School

It’s been a big week for Scotty McCreery… He’s not only the owner a coveted silver buckle at the CMT Music Award; he’s also the holder of diploma.

The 18-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer graduated from North Carolina’s Garner Magnet High School Thursday, the same location where he filmed his “breakthrough video of the year” for “The Trouble With Girls.”

Scotty McCreery

McCreery walked across the stage with his 400 or so classmates in Raleigh, N.C., to collect his diploma the day after claiming his first CMT Music Award in Nashville.

“The year has gone so fast,” the American Idol Season 10 winner told People on the red carpet before the awards show. “I’m glad it worked out that I could do both [school and music]. It was important to me and my family. Graduation is a big milestone, and it’s going to be a little bittersweet.”

“It was a good four years for me in high school,” he says.

Scotty McCreery

McCreery, who plans to attend North Carolina State University in the fall, tells the magazine that his dedication to his studies has paid off. He graduated with distinguished honors and said he believed he ranked in the top 50 in his class academically.

“I tried to keep in the books while I was on the road,” he said. “There’s a lot of down time, hurry up and wait time, and I tried to put it to good use. I know my family will be proud.”

McCreery Wins First CMT Music Award

Scotty McCreery has claimed another first… his first CMT silver buckle.

Scotty McCreery at the CMT Music Awards

The 18-year-old part-Puerto Rican country crooner and former American Idol champion claimed the Breakthrough Video of the Year award at last night’s CMT Music Awards in Nashville for his “The Trouble With Girls” music video.

“This award is so special to me ’cause I got to film this at my home high school, Garner Magnet High School [in North Carolina,” said McCreery. “I thank everybody who came out to support that.”

It’s the latest industry award for the rising star, whose debut album Clear As Day was certified platinum only three months after its release.

Last December, McCreery received the Artist of the Year: New Artist award at the American Country Awards. And, he picked up the New Artist of the Year prize at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. And, he’s currently nominated for two Teen Choice Awards.

Click here for the complete list of winners at last night’s CMT Music Awards.

McCreery Receives CMT Award Nomination

Scotty McCreery has landed his first CMT Awards nomination.

The 18-year-old part-Puerto Rican country crooner and American Idol winner scored a nod in the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year
 category.

Scotty McCreery

McCreery—who claimed his first ACM award for New Artist of the Year last month—will face off against his American Idol challenger Lauren Alaina, as well as newcomers Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Pistol Annies and Thompson Square.

Here’s a look at the list of nominated videos in the category:

Lauren Alaina —  “Georgia Peaches
Brantley Gilbert — “Country Must Be Country Wide
Hunter Hayes — “Storm Warning
Scotty McCreery — “The Trouble With Girls
Pistol Annies — “Hell on Heels
Thompson Square — “I Got You

Sponsored by Country Music Television, the 2012 CMT Music Awards will air live from Nashville on June 6 on CMT and CMT.com.

Fans can vote now through June 4 to determine the winners online at CMT.com, on their mobile device at CMT Mobile or the CMT Insider app available on iPhone, iPad and Android.

McCreery Headed to CW’s Hart of Dixie

Bless his hart! American Idol’s reigning champion Scotty McCreery will be whistlin’ Dixie for Rachel Bilson and her co-stars.

The 18-year-old part-Puerto Rican country crooner—whose debut album Clear As Day has been officially certified platinum—will return to the small screen with an appearance on the CW’s new series, Hart of Dixie.

 

McCreery will sing his hit single “The Trouble With Girls” in an episode set to air April 23rd, according to Huffington Post.

The performance will reportedly take place during a critical scene between Bilson’s character Zoe and George, played by Scott Porter.

McCreery Receives His First Industry Award at the American Country Awards…

There’s no denying that American Idol winner Scotty McCreery is a rising star in country music…

The 18-year-old part-Puerto Rican country singer was named Artist of the Year: New Artist at the second annual American Country Awards, held Monday night at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand.

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“This is my first award. It’s a daggone Telecaster,” he said before thanking Jesus and American Idol. Before delivering his acceptance speech, he performed his latest single “The Trouble With Girls“.

McCreery beat out The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, The Pistol Annies and Thompson Square to win the coveted award.

Country superstar Jason Aldean dominated the night with six awards, including Artist of the Year. Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood was the most recognized female artists with three awards, including Artist of the Year: Female.

Scotty-McCreery-Gold Record

Meanwhile, McCreery’s debut album, Clear As Day, has been certified gold for racking up sales in excess of 500,000. And it only took the North Carolina-native two months to accomplish the feat.

Clear As Day currently tops the Billboard Country Albums chart, a spot it has held for five weeks.

“It’s huge! Every artist dreams of a gold album and works hard for it,” said McCreery, who . “So it’s a major accomplishment to have your debut album go gold. This is just incredible.”