FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2012 file photo, Scotty McCreery performs at Aarons Amphitheater in Atlanta. McCreery rode a wave of success after winning the 2011 season of “American Idol,” with his first record going platinum and winning several new artist awards. But with his sophomore album, “See You Tonight,” McCreery says his career is now in his hands alone. (Photo by Robb Cohen/RobbsPhotos/Invision/AP, File)