Scotty McCreery
Singer-songwriter; American Idol winner
Raised in North Carolina, a singer-songwriter gained recognition as the winner of Season 10 of the television series American Idol in 2011. Following this victory, a debut album titled 'Clear as Day' was released and achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Additional albums include 'See You Tonight' and 'Seasons Change', with singles like 'Five More Minutes' and 'This Is It' receiving considerable airplay. The artist's music features traditional country elements and themes of love and life experiences.
Won Season 10 of American Idol
Released debut album 'Clear as Day'
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Finnish composer and educator known for symphonies
Born
October 9th, 1928 97 years ago
Died
July 27th, 2016 9 years ago — 87 years old
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Born
October 9th, 1835 190 years ago
Died
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Born
October 9th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
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Born
October 9th, 1898 127 years ago
Died
1990 35 years ago — 92 years old
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Born
October 9th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
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Theologian and founder of the Sorbonne
Born
October 9th, 1201 824 years ago
Died
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