Scotty McCreery Lists 5 Country Classics He Loves To Sing, And Explains Why

McCreery noted that he also enjoys singing Jamey Johnson‘s “In Color.” He performed the song at a small show called Clayton Idol when he was young. He won the show, and that gave him the confidence he needed to try out for the real Idol.

He said the story of “In Color” speaks to him because it reminds him of the old photos he saw around his grandparents’ homes when he was young.

McCreery famously covered “In Color” for the CMA’s “Forever Country” series ahead of the 50th CMA Awards in 2016.

McCreery went on to list George Strait‘s “The Chair” and Garth Brooks‘ “Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up)” as other country classics he loves to perform for his fans.

He told Billboard “The Chair” is one of his “favorite all-time songs,” and said “Ain’t Goin’ Down” is always “a crowd pleaser” at his shows.

McCreery and his fellow Opry member Dustin Lynch have united to perform the latter song a few times, and they always look like they’re having a blast!

Scotty McCreery Released A Full-Length Cover Of Conway Twitty’s “Hello Darlin’”

The fifth song Scotty McCreery named in his list for Billboard was “Hello Darlin’” by Conway Twitty. A video of him performing the track at the Grand Ole Opry went viral a few years ago, introducing him to a bunch of new fans.

As McCreery detailed in a recent video posted on social media, fans frequently ask him if he’s going to sing “Hello Darlin’” at his shows. He made the song a regular piece in his setlist because of those requests.

McCreery released a full-length recording of his “Hello Darlin’” cover on his new album, 15. The response has been larger than McCreery ever expected, as one video of him singing the tune in the studio has over 44 million views at the time of this writing.

“It’s great to see there’s a hunger and thirst for traditional country music and the throwback sound, all the way back to Conway,” McCreery told Billboard. “It makes me happy, and that’s the music I love to sing.”

You can listen to Scotty McCreery’s version of “Hello Darlin’” in the clip below. Which country song would you like him to cover next?