Album: Clear as Day

Introduction
"Clear as Day" is the launching studio album by American c and w singer Scotty McCreery, who rose to popularity after winning the tenth season of American Idol. The album was launched on October 4, 2011, and was produced by Mark Bright for Mercury Nashville/ 19 Recordings/ Interscope Records. "Clear as Day" includes a mix of modern country and classic country components, showcasing McCreery's deep, resonant voice, and his southern roots.

Business Performance and Reception
Upon its release, "Clear as Day" debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, making McCreery the very first country act to have their debut album enter at the top of the chart, in addition to the youngest male artist to have their debut album top the chart. The album also debuted at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart and was ultimately certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), offering over one million copies in the United States.

Critics normally responded positively to "Clear as Day", praising McCreery's voice and total sound of the album, but some also slammed the album for being "safe" and doing not have development. The album received an election for Top New Country Album at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, even more solidifying McCreery's location in the country music scene.

Singles and Popular Tracks
"Clear as Day" generated three songs, each showcasing different elements of McCreery's nation noise. The lead single, "I Love You This Big", a wholehearted ballad, was released on May 24, 2011, and peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The tune got typically positive reviews, with critics praising McCreery's emotive shipment and singing ability.

The second single, "The Trouble with Girls", a mid-tempo tune about the intricacies of young love, was launched on August 30, 2011. The tune peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. "The Trouble with Girls" was favored by critics who praised McCreery's fully grown take on young love and his emotional voice.

The third and final single from "Clear as Day" is "Water Tower Town". Launched on March 19, 2012, the up-tempo track tells the story of life in a small town, highlighting a sense of community and regional pride. The song peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Legacy and Impact
As the launching album of a young artist with a popular platform, "Clear as Day" played a vital role in presenting Scotty McCreery to c and w fans and laying the foundation for his career. The success of the album and its singles, in addition to the many awards McCreery has actually gotten because its release, showed the significant effect McCreery had on the c and w scene as a beginner.

"Clear as Day" set the phase for McCreery's subsequent albums, each reflecting his growth and evolution as an artist while preserving the deep, effective voice and real southern roots that have become his hallmark. Today, Scotty McCreery continues to be a prominent figure in the world of c and w, thanks in part to the strong structure produced by "Clear as Day".