Hurricane Erin Forces Scotty McCreery to Push Back Upcoming North Carolina Concert
“We appreciate your understanding…”
Photo Courtesy Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery announced that he has postponed his upcoming concert in Barco, North Carolina due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Erin.
The country superstar took to social media on Tuesday morning to share the news with fans, explaining that the concert will now be moved to next spring.
“Due to the projected path of Hurricane Erin and in the interest of the safety of fans, staff, and artists, my concert originally scheduled for this Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Morris Farm Back 40 Live in Barco, NC has been rescheduled to May 23, 2026,” he revealed.
McCreery reassured fans that all previously purchased tickets for the August 21, 2025 show will still be valid for the new date. Those who are unable to attend the rescheduled performance will be able to request a full refund from their original point of purchase, with all refund requests needing to be submitted within 30 days of the announcement.
“We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the show,” he added in closing.
According to reports from The Associated Press, Hurricane Erin is expected to remain off shore, but its effects will still be strongly felt across North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Officials issued evacuation orders beginning Monday, and dangerous surf conditions have already led to at least 60 swimmers being rescued from rip currents. Those currents are predicted to intensify as the storm moves northward.
Forecasters say tropical storm-force winds could extend as far as 200 miles from the storm’s center, with the system expected to strengthen further as it tracks through the Atlantic Ocean. In North Carolina, heavy rain and flooding are anticipated to begin Tuesday and persist through Thursday.
For McCreery, the decision to postpone hits close to home. The American Idol winner was born and raised in North Carolina and continues to live there with his wife, Gabi, and their young son, Avery. While some fans may be disappointed about the delay, it’s clear the singer prioritized safety above everything.
The news comes during an exciting season in McCreery’s career. He recently released his first-ever EP, Scooter & Friends, in mid-July. The project features his fast-rising single “Bottle Rockets” with Hootie & The Blowfish, as well as collaborations with Lee Brice and R&B legend Charlie Wilson. The single marks the fastest climb up the charts of McCreery’s career to date, and he even joined Hootie & The Blowfish to film the official music video for the fan-favorite track.
“I had a lot of fun creating this EP and performing some songs that are different from my normal sound, yet are still me,” McCreery shared. “Getting to record with Hootie & the Blowfish, Lee Brice, and my hero Charlie Wilson on songs that I co-wrote with some of my favorite songwriters has been a blast.”
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