Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina announce album release dates


American Idol season 10 winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina will release their debut albums one week apart from each other this coming fall. Scotty McCreery will release his debut "Clear As Day" on October 4, while Alaina's will release "Wildflower" on October 11. "I've been working nonstop since the finale, so I'm really proud of it," McCreery said in a Good Morning America interview about the album. Alaina who appeared alongside McCreery on GMA was enthusiastic about her debut. There are “fast songs for people who like up-tempos that you can dance to, and there are also tearjerkers for people who like slower ballads," Alaina said about her debut. McCreery was crowned as the winner of American Idol last May. Both McCreery and Alaina signed deals with Mercury Nashville.