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Scotty McCreery Will Attend North Carolina State University

Glenn Pinkerton, AP

Since winning season 10 of American Idol, Scotty McCreery has played to enthusiastic crowds from St. Louis, where he sang the "Star Spangled Banner" to open last year's World Series, to the Philippines. He doesn't necessarily need the "backup plan" that most aspiring singers are told to develop, but that won't stop him from furthering his education. Next fall, Taste of Country reports, the 18-year-old superstar will attend North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

Scotty was accepted to all four of the schools (East Carolina, Belmont University and Tennessee State being the others) he applied to, and while he's reportedly considering transferring in two years to someplace in Nashville, he might have some sentimental attachment to NCSU. After all, it's his dad's alma mater.

The news comes days after Scotty's label presented him with a plaque marking platinum sales of his debut album, Clear As Day. It'll look great hanging in his dorm.

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starlady382

Scotty is on his way to a bright future. He has his head on his shoulders and knows what he wants and how to do it. Congraulations to an outstanding young man. Love your voice.

April 23 2012 at 2:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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April 04 2012 at 11:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brandon Austin

NCSU had over 20,000 applications this year, and were only accepting 1,400 students. My grandson had excellent grades, played sports, and did just fine on the SAT, etc. A long list of his realatives graduted from State,but my grandson was deferred until June! Scotty had a leg up because of his talent, and there is nothing wrong with that. If Scotty did all he did this past year, and still kept up his grades, what a kid he must be! I'm glad Scotty will be attending "our" school. Just wish my grandson would have been there too!

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April 04 2012 at 9:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rachel O'Donovan

Always known this boy was a smart lad, much more mature than his years (well that's the impression I get over here in England) he has smart head on his shoulders, is a great guy and a fantastic singer and I'm so proud he is going to university just hope it doesn't delay an album!

April 04 2012 at 12:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
packfanq

Good for him. I'm glad to see he thinks furthering his education is also important in life. For all anyone knows he could be a "one hit wonder". Education is a powerful thing and I'm glad he hasn't lost sight of that. Good luck to him in whatever path life takes him.

April 02 2012 at 7:21 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Shawn Michael Spence

I wonder If his grades were good enough for admission or his name... Hope he achieves his dream in education!

April 02 2012 at 5:55 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
cduhon1

If he wasn't going to make Country Music his Career then he shouldn't have been Nominated for New Artist of the Year because the rest of them are making Country Music their Career Like Eric church he should have won last night. Ihate when they started letting the fan's vote for the Winner's, Eric church is better than Scotty

April 02 2012 at 5:53 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
dollibug

GOOD FOR YOU SCOTTY....for deciding to continue your education...

We love your songs....and are really PROUD of you. I am sure you will
do well in school.

GOOD LUCK and we look forward to hearing more from you.

April 02 2012 at 5:25 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
dterminedsoul

its seems some people who knock scotty are in need of an education themselves too bad they could not read his album went platinum some thing a failing singer could not do...

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