Scotty McCreery won over the hearts of fans across the globe when he first appeared at the auditions for American Idol. It wasn't long before he beat out all the other contestants by becoming the winner in 2011. This wasn't just a personal victory for McCreery - he happened to also be making history in the process, by becoming the youngest male to ever win top spot on American Idol.

He was only 17 years old at the time. Now, a full decade after his big win, Scotty McCreery's life has been completely transformed. His life's journey has forever been altered, and he now sits atop an impressive $4 million net worth. Here's how the life of a young country boy from North Carolina has evolved after his huge win.

10 Scotty McCreery Fulfilled His Baseball Dreams

Prior to enrolling in the American Idol contest an becoming a household name, Scotty McCreery was playing high school baseball and had his sights set on a career in the sport. He had no idea that life had a different plan for him, and that soon after his big win on the show, he would be fulfilling his baseball dreams in a very different way. Shortly after taking top spot on the show, McCreery beamed with pride as he sang the national anthem at the World Series.

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9 Scotty McCreery Grew Up In Front Of His Fans

That was just the beginning of the many big changes Scotty McCreery would transition through after winning Season 10 of American Idol. His initial motivation for auditioning was to meet Jennifer Lopez, and at the tender age of 17, he had no actual belief in the fact that he would become the ultimate winner. Now, a full decade later, everything is different in Scotty's life. He has grown from a teenager into a man, and fans have been a part of his growth process every step of the way.

8 Scotty McCreery's Debut Album Was Certified Platinum

Riding the waves of success after winning American Idol, Scotty worked diligently to release his debut album titled Clear As Day. As a true demonstration of his incredible talent and astounding success, this first-ditch effort at an album was met with rave reviews and ultimately, became certified platinum in the United States. He sold well over 197,000 copies of his debut album within the first week of its release. That wasn't just beginner's luck, either. He continues to see huge success with his music and has received a number of nods along the way.

7 He Has Acquired A Massive Fan Following

Scotty McCreery's small town journey from North Carolina to the big stage of the American Idol contest was the beginning of his exposure to a national audience. It took no time at all for him to start establishing an impressive social media following, which kept growing exponentially with the passage of time. McCreery engages his fans regularly and now boasts well over 600,000 followers on his social media channels. His loyal fans tune in to all his updates and throw their support behind McCreery every step of the way.

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6 Scotty McCreery's Roots In North Carolina

Despite the fact that McCreery's entire life and career were instantly catapulted following his win, he has never forgotten his routes or strayed too far from his hometown. Scotty has toured the world and has seen incredible success with the release of multiple albums, but North Carolina is still near and dear to his heart and neither fame nor fortune have ever gotten in the way of his ability to stay grounded. He remains close to home and continues to visit his friends and relatives. His local community embraces his return and embraces every aspect of his success.

5 Scotty McCreery's Music

As Scotty's musical expression and personal style began to develop, he realized that music was a healing outlet for him, and he began to pour his heart out into his songs. He often uses his musical career as an outlet to convey personal emotions that run deep and credits the process as being both transformative and impactful. This is especially true of his song "Five More Minutes," which is a depiction of the impact that his late grandfather had on his life.

4 Scotty McCreery Married His Longtime Love

When he was a senior in school, McCreery fell in love with a girl that he had known since high school, named Gabi Dugal, and they soon became an item. In what can easily be called one of the sweetest stories to ever come from an American Idol winner, McCreery warmed the hearts of his fans when he proposed to his longtime love in 2017. Seven years after his American Idol win, McCreery took the plunge and married Gabi in a simple, stunning wedding in North Carolina, on June 16th, 2018. They remain devoted to one another and still very much in love to this day.

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3 He Has Racked Up Some Serious Accolades

Musical success has come in abundance for Scotty McCreery since his 2011 American Idol win. After the huge success of his debut album, he released a Christmas album which subsequently was certified gold. Now the proud recipient of both a platinum and a gold album, McCreery's work was even more recognized, and he continued to rack up the accolades.

He has won a number of awards and has found his way to the top of Billboard's Country Airplay Chart, thanks to his hit single and a deeply personal song, "Five More Minutes." He has also received hardware from the Academy of Country Music, American Country Awards and CMT Music Awards.

2 Scotty McCreery Became A Successful Author

In addition to seeing success in the musical realm, Scotty McCreery has also received acclaim as a top selling author. He released autobiographical book titled Go Big Or Go Home: the Journey Toward The Dream in the spring of 2016. This book reveals the ups and downs of fame and how his his life has been impacted by being famous. The book was met with rave reviews, and McCreery went on tour to promote her book sales shortly thereafter.

1 He Gives Back By Participating In Fundraising Events

Scotty McCreery's comfortable $4 million net worth hasn't gotten in the way of his humble nature in the least. In fact, McCreery's dedication to philanthropic work has led him down a very generous path. He has been known to donate generously to fundraising events and isn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and donate his time to assist as a volunteer, as well. Scotty has teamed up with the Special Olympics in North Carolina for the Plunge In Place event and has generously provided financial aid to

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