Country boy Scotty McCreery performed his rendition of Garth Brooks’ “The River” at the American Idol season 10 Top 13 pre-taped show on Wednesday (March 9)- watch video below.

2011 American Idol Season 10 Top 13 Finalists Revealed!

Randy Jackson begged Scotty to not change his country style and stay true to himself. Scotty seems to be pretty comfortable by knowing the type of artist he is and wants to be. Jennifer Lopez thought Scotty finally interacted with the audience and he is growing as an artist right in front of their eyes.

What can I say? I LOVED it. Scotty’s voice is so incredible. A girl just melts hearing him talking… now singing… WOW… Beautiful. Does Scotty has what it takes to be the next Idol? He will have to fight for it.

Scotty McCreery “The River” American Idol Top 13 Video

2011 American Idol Top 13 Performances
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Scotty McCreery “The River” American Idol Top 13 (VIDEO)
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