Fifteen years after his breakout victory on American Idol, Scotty McCreery is looking back on one of modern country music's most consistent careers with the release of 15, a new retrospective collection available now via Triple Tigers Records.
The career-spanning set pairs nine of McCreery's biggest hits with four newly recorded tracks, including a fresh rendition of Josh Turner's "Your Man," a fitting full-circle moment for the North Carolina native, who famously auditioned with the song before winning American Idol in 2011. Turner joins McCreery on the duet, while the collection also introduces new recordings of Conway Twitty's "Hello Darlin'," Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me, Lord?" and the reflective original "Been a Good Run."
"Putting together the 15 retrospective album has been a true joy," McCreery said in a statement. "I have enjoyed this opportunity to reflect on the last 15 years, and I'm very thankful to the fans for allowing me to live out this dream I've had since I was a kid." The collection showcases all seven of McCreery's No. 1 country singles, including the Platinum-certified "Bottle Rockets" featuring Hootie & The Blowfish, "Cab in a Solo," "Damn Strait," "You Time," "In Between," "This Is It" and the Triple Platinum smash "Five More Minutes." It also features fan favorite "It Matters to Her" and early breakthrough hit "See You Tonight."
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Now 32, McCreery has amassed more than four million albums sold, seven No. 1 singles and multiple Platinum and Gold certifications since becoming the youngest male artist in any genre to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his first studio album, Clear as Day. Along the way, he's earned ACM, CMT and BMI honors, achieved Pandora Billionaire status, joined the Grand Ole Opry and watched "Five More Minutes" inspire two Hallmark films. With 15, McCreery isn't simply revisiting his catalog, he's celebrating a career built on longevity, steady hitmaking and a deep connection with the fans who have followed him from teenage television sensation to one of country music's enduring stars.