It was a quick turnaround for McCreery, who received the CMT honor Wednesday night in Nashville, Tenn. He then caught a late flight home to walk across the stage in his cap and gown for the 8 a.m ...

Scotty McCreery already had an honor in hand by the time he received his diploma from North Carolina's Garner High School.

Scotty McCreery already had an honor in hand by the time he received his diploma from North Carolina’s Garner High School.