Introduction
Scotty McCreery has found incredible success since winning American Idol, but like all of us, he’s also faced profound loss. The country star recently shared the devastating news that he lost both of his grandmothers on the same day in early July 2025.
In the wake of this tragedy, McCreery posted a touching tribute to his grandmothers on July 14th. The post, captioned “In memory of my grandmothers,” features him performing his powerful song, “Five More Minutes,” at this year’s CMA Fest in Nashville.
The song’s message about cherishing every moment feels even more significant now. Fans quickly filled the comments with an outpouring of support, offering their condolences and sharing how fitting the tribute was. “I know how special grandmas are,” one fan wrote, “They will forever be proud of you.”
“Five More Minutes” has always been a deeply personal song for McCreery. He co-wrote it after the death of his grandfather in 2015, inspired by a conversation where he expressed the desire for “five more minutes” to say the things he never got to say. He’s always believed the song captures what country music does best: telling real stories about real life.
The song was an immediate hit with fans from its first performance at the Grand Ole Opry in 2016, earning a standing ovation. Now, with this new dedication to his grandmothers, the song’s timeless message of love and loss resonates more deeply than ever.