(L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Triple Tiger’s Norbert Nix, ASCAP songwriter Frank Rogers, Scotty McCreery, BMI songwriter Monty Criswell, Spirit Music’s Billy Lynn and BMI’s Bradley Collins. (Photo: Steve Lowry)
Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell are the trio of collaborators on Scotty’s new, independently released #1 hit, “Five More Minutes”. The writing session took place over three years ago, just after the death of Scotty’s Grandfather.
“Its probably my favorite song,” Scotty told reporters attending his number one party at the Nashville CMA headquarters. “Its so personal, yet universal because so many can relate to the message”.
When asked what Scotty would say to his grandfather if he had 5 more minutes with him, McCreery answered, “At this point in my life I think I’d ask him advice as far as being a husband.” Scotty’s grandfather and grandmother had a “long and happy” 58 years of marriage. Grandpa was said to not want to trade up his double bed for a king because “he’d be further away from grandma and he didn’t want that.”
Scotty ‘s long time sweetheart, Gabi Dugal was close by as he lovingly doted over marrying his best friend, “She knows everything about me.” He plans on singing to her at the wedding but is not sure on the song selection as of late. Maybe he needs 5 more minutes to think about it.
In addition, Scotty McCreery was surprised onstage during the presentations from BMI and ASCAP with the news that “Five More Minutes” had also been certified platinum by the RIAA.
