In just a couple short months, 2011 American Idol champion Scotty McCreery has scored a Platinum-selling album with his debut Clear As Day. Read on to find out more about the strong achievement which proves that Idol can still produce stars when given the right material.

Check out the brand new music video from Scotty McCreery, it's for "The Trouble With Girls," his Top 40 sophomore single from Clear As Day, a record that's nearly Gold-selling already (after just 4 weeks).

Scotty McCreery recently visited The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to peform the second single from his debut album Clear As Day. Watch the music video here!

James Otto returns with his third album release.  Featuring "Groovy Little Summer Song" and "Soldiers & Jesus," does the album showcase the artist's stated intention to show off a country soul vibe more than previous albums?

Currently the biggest country star in all of Canada, Johnny Reid has put together a string of memorable performances and singles and sold-out concert dates.   "Dance With Me" is his new album.  Will it help make him a bigger star?

The record business is notoriously fickle and not prone to second chances yet here James Otto is with his second release. Does his perseverence pay off or fall flat?

Major record labels often follow trends when signing new artists. While some may insist that Capital Nashville's newest group is a trend follower, they might actually be blazing a trail.

With a successful career in snowboarding, and subsequent extreme sports TV hosting, Greta Gaines made an unlikely turn of careers when the New Hampshire-by-way-of Wyoming athletic beauty opted for Country singing. Whiskey Thoughts are a seasoned woman's words as she sings her return into the marketplace.

After being an industry dominated by large companies, the tide seems to be turning back to independent artists and record companies. With solid song selection and strong production, Charlie Allen looks as if he's an artist who's ready to be a condender. But is his voice good enough?

Like Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs is not only a gifted singer and songwriter but a talented musician. After leaving radio behind, Ricky opened up one of Bluegrass music's most revered labels. "The High Notes" is a marriage of Skaggs' classic country hits with bluegrass arrangements.