Scotty McCreery’s 2-Year-Old Son Melts Hearts Singing a George Strait Classic

Scotty McCreery, former American Idol winner and proud Grand Ole Opry member, is doing more than just making hit country music—he’s passing his love for the genre on to his son.

Scotty and his wife Gabi, who married in 2018, welcomed their son Merrick Avery McCreery in October 2022. The name carries deep meaning: Merrick honors Gabi’s grandfather, and Avery pays tribute to Avery County, where the couple shares roots.

Now going by his middle name, Avery, the toddler has become a regular star on Scotty’s social media, showing off everything from golf swings to sweet singalongs with his dad. Their father-son bond is not only heartwarming—it’s music to our ears.

A Country Classic from the Cutest Voice

In a recent video that melted hearts online, Scotty captured a moment every country-loving parent dreams of. Sitting together in what looks like a cozy home studio, Avery belts out the iconic opening line of George Strait’s 1985 hit “The Chair”:

👉 “Excuse me, but I think you’ve got my chair…”

The toddler’s tiny voice paired with the classic lyric made fans swoon—and it’s clear this little guy knows his country roots.

When Scotty asks, “Who sings that song?”
Avery confidently replies, “George Strait.”

🎶 That’s one proud papa moment right there.

Inspired by Fatherhood

Scotty’s journey into fatherhood hasn’t just changed his daily life—it’s shaped his music, too. Songs like “Porch” and “Love Like This” were written with Avery in mind, capturing the emotions, joys, and sweet chaos of raising a little one.

Scotty has often shared how he grew up listening to legends like George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Conway Twitty—and now, he’s introducing those same voices to the next generation, one George Strait hit at a time.

🎥 Watch the precious moment between Scotty and Avery below—it’s the kind of video that’ll make your whole day. 👇👇👇

 

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