Table of Contents
Prologue 15
Part 1 American Idol: The Journey Begins
Chapter 1 Just a Normal Kid 21
Chapter 2 A Little Field Trip 37
Chapter 3 The Man I Want to Be 55
Chapter 4 America's Storyteller 73
Chapter 5 Prayers, Plans, and Promises 93
Chapter 6 Hollywood and Homework 113
Part 2 Life After American Idol: The Journey Continues
Chapter 7 My Motley Crew 135
Chapter 8 Girls, Goals, Garner …and Brad 147
Chapter 9 The Greatest Gift 165
Chapter 10 The Thrill and the Joy (of Sports) 175
Chapter 11 ASAP-Always Say a Prayer 189
Chapter 12 On the Road 199
Chapter 13 Blessed to Be a Blessing 211
Chapter 14 Special Places and Lots of Faces 221
Chapter 15 Business, Balance, and Blessings 231
Chapter 16 Remembering the Moments 243
Epilogue 247
Acknowledgments 251
Scotty McCreery: Quick Facts 253