Scotty McCreery says renewed interest in traditional country music has helped his cover of Conway Twitty’s “Hello Darlin’” attract more than 44 million Instagram views. The singer uses the feature to highlight five country classics he enjoys performing, illustrating the enduring appeal of older songs to contemporary audiences.

– “Hello Darlin’” by Conway Twitty, a childhood favourite influenced by his mother’s musical taste.
– “Long Black Train” by Josh Turner, which McCreery performed in churches, coffee shops and local showcases.
– “In Color” by Jamey Johnson, which he sang to win a local “Clayton Idol” contest before entering American Idol.
– McCreery’s new recording of “Hello Darlin’” appears on his retrospective album, 15.
– He is also writing and preparing to record a new project, aiming to remain true to his life and sound.