Review
Scotty McCreery's "Seasons Change" captures those massive life shifts we all go through with his unmistakable deep vocals leading the charge. The album chronicles his journey from small-town guy to full-fledged adult, tackling everything from leaving home and hitting the road to losing people you love and popping the question to his longtime girlfriend. McCreery co-wrote every single track, which gives the whole project this authentic, lived-in feel that's hard to fake. You can hear those late '90s country influences woven throughout, but he keeps things fresh with modern storytelling that hits home.
The emotional centerpiece "Five More Minutes" serves up that perfect blend of nostalgia and appreciation for family time, while "Move It On Out" brings the energy with its celebration of striking out on your own. Tracks like "Boys From Back Home" dig into those friendships that keep you grounded, and "Still" showcases the sweet side of lasting love. This 2018 release really proved McCreery had evolved beyond his American Idol days into a songwriter who knows how to craft songs that feel both personal and universal, cementing his place in today's country scene. - Bailey
