Fair Play Scotty McCreery is in between albums, but loves county fairs BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
ing the release of “In Between (Acoustic)” in November 2019. The song was written by McCreery and Aaron Eshuis. “I usually play ‘Still’ alone with my guitar during my live show,” McCreery says. “It always goes over well and is one of my favorite songs to do live. I was thrilled to receive so many requests for an acoustic version and I’m glad we’re able to give the fans what they want.”
Scotty McCreery loves the family vibe of county fairs. So, he’s looking forward to playing the Pima County Fair on Saturday, April 25. “Fairs are always cool to do,” McCreery says, calling from frigid Illinois. “Everybody’s having a good time. Families are out there enjoying themselves. It’s a little different atmosphere than concerts.” McCreery just released his first digital-only EP, “The Scotty McCreery says he’s been Soundcheck Sessions,” listening to fellow which features acoustic “American Idol” contestant Lauren renditions of “Five More Alaina, who says Minutes,” “In Between,” her music is “dang good. “This is It” and “Still.” It was That girl can sing.” produced by his longtime (Photo by Jeff Ray) bassist Nathan Thomas. “It’s no secret that ‘Five More Minutes’ is my favorite song I’ve ever written,” McCreery says. “That song was inspired by my grandfather, and we wrote it two weeks after he passed away. It was fitting that it became my first No. 1 hit. I knew if I was doing a collection of acoustic perforIn between spot dates, McCreery is mances that ‘Five More Minutes’ had to working on new music and is in the midst be included.” Written by McCreery, Frank Rogers and of revamping his live shows. The new Monty Criswell and produced by Rogers, songs, McCreery says, fit nicely within his the poignant “Five More Minutes” was catalog. “It’s a good play off the last record,” the first single from the ACM and CMT Award winner’s album “Seasons Change,” says McCreery, the winner of “American which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Idol” season 10. “It’s the next chapter, if you will. ‘Seasons Change’ was a great Top Country Albums Chart. “Five More Minutes (Acoustic)” was time in my life. I was just about to get filmed and recorded on the stage of the married. Life has changed a lot in those Cascade Theatre in Redding, California, two years. “I love talking about life and where on September 26, along with “This is It (Acoustic)” and “In Between (Acoustic),” I’m at and where I’ve been. I love talking during the afternoon before the singer about my wife and telling our story. I and his band performed at the venue. think it’s pretty fun.” McCreery is accompanied by his guitarists/harmony vocalists Jeffrey Harper and What: Scotty McCreery Dylan Rosson on these three acoustic When: 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 25 tracks. Where: Pima County Fair, “Still (Acoustic)” was recorded in Mc11300 S. Houghton Road Creery’s Raleigh home, with Rosson perCost: Included in fair admission, upforming guitar on the track. The North graded seats available. Show subject Carolina native recorded the acoustic to cancelation. version of “Still” for fans after receiving Info: 762-9100, pimacountyfair.com numerous requests for the song follow-
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