The country star won ‘American Idol’ at age 16 in 2011 Scotty McCreery got high praise from Priscilla Presley. During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday, June 12, McCreery recalled meeting Priscilla backstage at American Idol — and the sweet compliment she gave him. At one point, Hudson asked McCreery, 30, what his favorite performance was on …

After Garth Brooks extended the Opry invitation four months ago, Randy Travis and Josh Turner usher the North Carolina hitmaker into country’s exclusive circle: “It’s been a heck of a ride” Ever since Scotty McCreery vaulted into the spotlight 13 years ago, he has put his answer on “repeat” whenever he’s been asked about his dreams. No. 1 on the …

“We’ve gotten to live a lot of life and do some cool things, so seems like now’s a good time to settle down a little and expand the family,” Scotty McCreery tells PEOPLE exclusively Baby makes three! Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi are expecting their first child, a boy, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively. “We got a little …