AI vs. country music: ‘American Idol’ Scotty McCreery says computers won’t win | Kurt's Country

It's the highest honor for country music stars, and NewsNation has the exclusive backstage pass as American Idol alum Scotty McCreery hits this career pinnacle: induction into the Grand Ole Opry.

Scotty breaks down why this night is his biggest dream come true, what the Opry means to his family and why the path to this moment on the Opry stage is a lot like the title of his new album: "Rise & Fall."

The new dad gives our host, Kurt Bardella, his exclusive insight on the battle for career longevity when your fame starts on a reality show ... and why he believes the heart of country music is too big to be replaced by AI.

Get backstage and personal with the biggest names in American entertainment with host Kurt Bardella on "Kurt's Country," your all-access pass to everything from the bright lights of Nashville to the rings of the WWE and everywhere in between. So hit that subscribe button and buckle up. It's going to be a wild ride.

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0:00 Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry
0:35 Garth Brooks on stage with Scotty McCreery
0:41 Inside Scotty McCreery’s ‘Welcome to the Family’ dressing room
0:53 ‘American Idol’ Scotty McCreery talks about his idol Josh Turner
3:01 Carrie Underwood display at the Grand Ole Opry — see her shoes through the years
3:37 ‘American Idol’ Scotty McCreery on overcoming reality TV reputation, becoming a dad
6:06 ‘American Idol’ Scotty McCreery talks artificial intelligence in music, Tennessee governor’s new law
7:08 Dolly Parton’s dress from her 1974 Grand Ole Opry performance
7:22 ‘American Idol’ Scotty McCreery talks Beyonce, The Rock, Post Malone joining the country music world
8:47 Behind the scenes at the Grand Ole Opry: See the stars’ personal mailboxes for life
9:13 Josh Turner and Randy Travis induct Scotty McCreery into the Grand Ole Opry