RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Scotty McCreery already had an honor in hand by the time he received his diploma from North Carolina’s Garner High School.
The 2011 “American Idol” winner took home breakthrough video of the year from the CMT Music Awards for “The Trouble with Girls” just hours before his graduation ceremony at the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday.
It was a quick turnaround for McCreery, who received the CMT honor Wednesday night in Nashville, Tenn. He then caught a late flight home to walk across the stage in his cap and gown for the 8 a.m. ceremony.
Fans who wanted a glimpse of McCreery needed a ticket to see him graduate. Each student received eight tickets for family members and friends. McCreery plans to attend North Carolina State University in the fall.
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