Just the title of 'American Idol' is something that people can look up to. I'm not Saint Scott, I'm not Mr. Perfect, but I want to be that role model.

- Scotty Mccreery

Country music is me, it's what I've grown up with, and it's what I do.

- Scotty Mccreery

I wanted people to see that I really am a real person. I'm not just some guy who was on a TV show, some guy engulfed in the Hollywood life. I'm just …

- Scotty Mccreery

What makes me unique is that, I'm normal.

- Scotty Mccreery

It's so surreal being here.

- Scotty Mccreery

I'm a pretty low-key North Carolina boy. I like to go fishing and hang out with my friends.

- Scotty Mccreery

You gotta *be* country music - you can't just sing it.

- Scotty Mccreery

I don't want to put anyone down, but you won't see any twerking from me.

- Scotty Mccreery

I've told many people that I'm not looking to go out there and find the most beautiful girl in the world who likes me because I'm 'Mr. American Idol …

- Scotty Mccreery