Scotty McCreery won the 10th season of American Idol on May 25, 2011, and wasted little time making his way to the Grand Ole Opry stage: He made his debut there on June 10, 2011.
Almost 15 years to the day, the “Bottle Rockets” hitmaker is headed back.
“Little did @ScottyMcCreery know stepping into the circle for the first time (at only the age of 17) that he would one day be invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry,” the country music institution posted on Instagram. “On June 11, 2026, Scotty will be performing a special extended set to celebrate 15 years since his Opry debut.”
The North Carolina native was officially inducted on April 20, 2024.
“What a ride. Looking forward to stepping back into the Circle,” Scotty answered the Opry’s post.
It’s a big year for marking milestones, as he’ll also release his 13-track retrospective collection, titled 15, on July 17.
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