The 21 year-old guitar player from Georgia, who brought an indie vibe to the top-rated TV contest, beat ballad singer Jessica Sanchez, 16, of California in the public vote.
Scotty McCreery knows what it's like to be in "American Idol" finalists Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips' shoes - he stood on the stage and accepted the "Idol" crown (beating out Lauren Alaina) just one year ago.
With months of experience now under his belt, the country crooner shared his advice for the Season 11 finalists with Access Hollywood.
