315,000 People Stopped To Listen… And More Than 2,000 Left A Message. Scotty McCreery’s “The Old Rugged Cross” Performance Touched Fans Deeply. With Just An Acoustic Guitar And His Warm, Honest Voice, Scotty McCreery Created A Moment That Felt Far More Personal Than A Typical Performance. As He Began “The Old Rugged Cross,” The Familiar Hymn Took On A Quiet Beauty. There Were No Big Production Tricks—Just Scotty, The Guitar, And A Song Filled With Faith, Comfort, And Deep Emotion. The Response Was Immediate. More Than 315,000 People Reached For The Performance, While Over 2,000 Comments Poured In From Fans Sharing How Much The hymn meant to them

Scotty McCreery has never been shy about sharing his faith with his fans, and one of his most touching performances came when he picked up an acoustic guitar and sang the beloved hymn “The Old Rugged Cross.”

Faith has remained an important part of McCreery’s life and music throughout his career. When he released his sixth studio album, Rise & Fall, in 2024, the country star opened up about how much his faith has meant to him through both the good and difficult moments in his life.

That connection to faith can be heard throughout his music. His debut album, Clear As Day, ended with “That Old King James,” a song centered on a family Bible. His 2012 Christmas album also featured several beloved faith-based songs, including “The First Noel,” “O Holy Night,” and “Mary, Did You Know?”

Then, on Easter Sunday in 2021, McCreery shared a beautiful acoustic version of “The Old Rugged Cross.” Written in 1912, the classic Christian hymn has been recorded by many country legends over the years.

McCreery kept the performance simple and deeply personal. Sitting at home with his acoustic guitar, he let his warm country voice carry the emotional weight of the song.

There was no big production or elaborate arrangement. It was simply McCreery, his guitar, and a song that has brought comfort to generations of listeners.

The performance quickly touched his fans, reaching more than 315,000 people on Facebook and earning over 2,000 comments. Many viewers thanked McCreery for sharing such a meaningful moment with them.

His gentle delivery made the classic hymn feel especially personal, reminding fans why McCreery has remained so open about the role faith plays in his life.

McCreery recently returned to another powerful faith-based song

McCreery has continued to include songs about faith in his music. On his album 15, he recorded Kris Kristofferson’s “Why Me, Lord,” a song that has also been covered by country stars including Conway Twitty, George Jones, and Tanya Tucker.

The album looks back at McCreery’s career and includes nine of his previous hits, one new song, and three covers. Along with “Why Me, Lord,” those covers include “Hello Darlin’” and “Your Man,” the latter featuring Josh Turner.

“Why Me, Lord” closes the album, and the song holds special meaning for McCreery. After 15 years in country music, the reflective lyrics about gratitude, love, and wondering why he has been blessed so much seem to capture how he feels about his journey.

Both “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Why Me, Lord” show a deeply personal side of McCreery that fans have come to appreciate. Whether he is performing on a major stage or sitting at home with an acoustic guitar, the country star knows how to make a familiar song feel honest, warm, and heartfelt.

Sources: Various media reports