Scotty McCreery Reaches High in His Quest for the 'American Idol' Title (Video)

By AOL TV Editors Posted May 25th 2011 12:15AM

It was a packed hour as 'American Idol' kicked off its finale week one night early.

Assuming everybody remembered to tune in, they were treated to three songs each by the finalists, and even a special performance by a former 'Idol' winner.

The final round of singing featured new songs that would become the respective singles of Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina should they win the competition. But we have a sneaking suspicion both songs will get released anyway.

McCreery was given 'Love You This Big,' which was a little kitschy in the title and premise, but allowed him to showcase both the low end and the higher end of his register; a fact that was appreciated by judge Randy Jackson.

"Scotty, you are here, you are in it to win it," he said. "It is game time. And dude, I'm proud of you because you've grown through this contest, and that was a brilliant vocal."

The judges seemed keen to give the edge for the night to Alaina, though they admitted it was by the slightest of margins. It's hard to discount McCreery's tremendous fan base.

Will he be the fourth young guy in a row to win 'American Idol,' or can Alaina break up the boys club.

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Wednesday 25 May

By MK

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I hope Scotty wins; they sure did their collective best to throw him under the bus today. I was a James fan but Scotty was consistent, not like Lauren. They're hoping for another Carrie Underwood so they've pushed Lauren in our face this time.

By toffeenutte

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LAUREN!! LAUREN!! LAUREN!! LAUREN!! LAUREN!!

By ME!!

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SCOTTY!! SCOTTY!! SCOTTY!! SCOTTY!! SCOTTY!!

By DAVID SHANNON

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Two things were missing from tonight's show -- James and Haley. I have nothing against Country music but this show was horrible. It was like the Grand Ol Opry without the fun. I liked Scotty's Gone when he did it before but this one was really dry. Neither one of them have any real effective range which is why Lauren blew out her vocal cord. She doesn't have it. The judges warned Pia about too many ballads -- but what was this thing??? They need to have an AI spin-off -- Country Idol -- this whole show was a one-trick pony.

By debi

james had been my favorite from the beginning but on the whole i'd say the top 4 were equally talented & all will do well with their individual music careers so it doesn't really matter who wins tonight. i loved the show!

By boodat80

I love Scotty and I know he'll have a great carrerrrrrrr! I hope he never gets caught up in the aftermath, he has A GREAT PERSONALITY and if he does like ELVIS DID AND ALWAYS THANK YOUR FANS, HE WILL GO FAR. LOVED SEEING D COOK, WISH THEY WOULD HAVE D ARCHULTA AND HIM PERFORM, THEY WERE GREAT TOGETHER. GRANDMA

By KS.

I like Carrie Underwood. Not all the time,but once in awhile. Do we really need another Carrie? Really?

Thursday 26 May

By judy72360

YES!!!!

By ME!

By Alice

I loved Scotty all during the show and was so Happy he won..GO SCOTTY YOU ARE GREAT

By JB

America got it right. Scotty was (and I hope will continue to be) true to himself and God. He is a role model that our teens & children need. I know we all make mistakes, but we need to take a look at the music, lyrics and what they are telling our children. Scotty stay on the right path. Be Blessed my friend!!

Monday 30 May

By mickcltnco2

Scotty is a cool headed kid. May go down as a wonderful country singer.Needs ablack hat tho!

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