Garner Idol's album goes platinum
Garner high school student Scotty McCreery can officially claim that his debut album reached platinum status. McCreery was the winner last spring of the 10th season of American Idol. His album, "Clear As Day," has sold more than 1 million copies in three months.
Posted — UpdatedGarner high school student Scotty McCreery can officially claim that his debut album reached platinum status. McCreery was the winner last spring of the 10th season of American Idol. His album, "Clear As Day," has sold more than 1 million copies in three months.
The album, which was released Oct. 4, was certified gold for sales of 500,000 in November. The platinum certification followed about seven weeks later.
“Never in a million years did I dream that the album would go platinum in three months,” McCreery said.
The singer, who spent much of the fall attending classes at Garner High School, will hit the road again next week for a tour with Brad Paisley.
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