Country chart-topper Scotty McCreery is embracing the spirit of summer with the release of his latest single, “Bottle Rockets,” out now. The track features the legendary Hootie & The Blowfish and channels a wave of nostalgia as it celebrates youthful summers filled with music, freedom, and good times.
Co-written by an impressive team including McCreery, Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell, Frank Rogers, and Bobby Hamrick, the song is produced by Frank Rogers. “Bottle Rockets” blends country roots with the signature sound of Hootie & The Blowfish, who contribute a new take on their classic hit “Hold My Hand.”
“This song takes me back to those summers of having fun with no responsibilities with good times and good tunes,” said McCreery. “For me growing up in the Carolinas, Hootie & the Blowfish were just massive and such a huge part of great summers growing up. That’s what this song ‘Bottle Rockets’ is about.”
Listen to “Bottle Rockets” Now
Fans can stream or download the new track now across all digital platforms.
Upcoming Tour Dates
McCreery is set for a busy summer, beginning with a five-date headlining tour in the United Kingdom. Joined by Caylee Hammack, he’ll perform in Belfast, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London.
After returning to the U.S., McCreery will appear on June 4 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and will perform during the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium on June 5. His summer will continue with appearances at fairs and festivals nationwide.
Looking ahead, McCreery will join forces with Dustin Lynch this fall for the Two for the Road Tour, which kicks off November 6 in Saginaw, MI.
‘Seasons Change: Platinum Edition’ Coming June 20
Adding to the excitement, McCreery recently announced the Platinum Edition of his career-defining album, Seasons Change. Out June 20, the expanded release features four additional tracks, including acoustic versions of all three No. 1 singles from the original album and fan favorite “Still.” It will be available for a limited time on platinum-colored double vinyl exclusively via Amazon, and on CD through McCreery’s website.
About Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery first rose to fame in 2011, becoming the youngest male artist and first country artist to debut a first album at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 with Clear as Day. Since then, he has sold over 4 million albums and notched six No. 1 hits, including:
- “Cab in a Solo”
- “Damn Strait” (Platinum)
- “You Time” (Gold)
- “In Between” (Gold)
- “This is It” (Platinum)
- “Five More Minutes” (Triple Platinum)
McCreery has earned multiple awards, including:
- ACM New Artist of the Year (2011)
- Two CMT Music Awards, most recently in 2024
- Six BMI Awards for Top 50 Country Songs
- Pandora Billionaire status (2021)
His track “Five More Minutes” even inspired two Hallmark movies. In addition to his music career, McCreery released his memoir, Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream, in 2016.
In recent years, McCreery has been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame (2023) and the Grand Ole Opry (2024), with the ceremony led by Josh Turner and Randy Travis, and the invitation extended by Garth Brooks.
McCreery lives in North Carolina with his wife Gabi, whom he married in 2018, and their son Avery, born in October 2022.
