“American Idol” Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery sings “Feelin’ It” on the show.

America was reminded about the power of American Idol to take some talented music artist from obscurity and propel them into stardom when Scotty McCreery performed on the show this past week,  He was a relatively shy teenager when he won the the idol title in 2010.  Now he is a more mature, seasoned performer with millions of record sales to his name.

His distinctive bass voice and country boy looks have made him one of country music’s  biggest stars today. His recent brush with a home invasion robbery that included having a gun pointed to his head has not kept him from bringing it all to his music.

Scotty McCreery

He is definitely a more mature, seasoned performer. His sophomore album that was released last October, “See You Tonight” also showcases his skills as a songwriter.  He also feels it really showcase who he is as a person and performer. He is on a pretty aggressive tour all over the country.

Scotty McCreery

Speaking of his album: “I grew up loving old-school country, and you’ll hear those things come out on this record,” he states. “You will hear the contemporary country, but you will always hear the steel guitar and fiddle and those little nuances that make the older country what it was. I definitely am trying to stay true to my tastes as an artist on this album.” (  ” Scotty McCreery Reveals Cover Art, Release Date + Track Listing for Sophomore Album ,The Boot,Sterling Whitaker, August 27, 2013)

Scotty is just part of  American idol alumni who have transformed into American Music Icons.