Scotty McCreery wins American Idol

Lauren alaina and Scotty McCreery

      17 years old ,Scotty McCreery is the winner of 2011 American idol,.McCreery of Garner, N.C., and Lauren Alaina, 16, of Rossville, Ga.,represent the first all-country finale and the youngest duo ever to compete on "Idol," which is in its 10th season.
      

       His victory continued a recent pattern: He's the fourth male in a row to win the Fox TV contest, with 2007's Jordin Sparks, 17, the last female "Idol."