Scotty McCreery & His Big American Idol Payday

Posted on May 28, 2011 @ 08:11AM

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by Radar Staff

Scotty McCreery did more than just win the American Idol title on Wednesday. The teenager is also guaranteed at least $250,000 in cash!

Because he's a minor, the AI producers had to have a judge -- we're not talking Randy or J.Lo. here -- sign off on McCreery's contract, which also made it a publicly accessible document.

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Here's what RadarOnline.com found. The 17-year-old from North Carolina gets $250,000 for winning the show and as advance against his first album. There could be tens of thousands more in back end money if the album is a hit.

McCreery also gets a cut of the action from licensing his likeness for merchandise and endorsement deals. Based on what the last few winners have pocketed from this, he can expect to take in at least another $100,000.

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Scotty and all the Idol finalists also each get $1,000 a show for the American Idol Tour that begins July 6 in Salt Lake City. There are 47 dates currently on the calendar.

Bottom line, the very likable Scotty could end up taking in close to half a million dollars in the next year.

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i think Haley was pushed out of the competition because of the nude pics of her that were found. btw, i saw them posted over at doiop.com/pic-gallery

by cameron.paulson
Posted Sun, 05/29/2011 - 7:53am

I admire Scotty because he is a Christian, I reallllly think Haley should have one, or my fav Casey!!
they didnt want Lauren to win because she got on everyones nerves with her personality , she acts dumb but sings good,

by luv2youall
Posted Sat, 05/28/2011 - 4:53pm

Scotty deserves all the fame and fortune that comes his way. He was my favorite from the first time I heard him sing. I hope that he surrounds himself with the best people possible to launch a succesful singing career.

by TriciaT.
Posted Sat, 05/28/2011 - 3:44pm