And by the way, last year I predicted that Scotty McCreery would win the title, and I was right.

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The first three national anthem singers at the World Series were country artists: "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, Trace Adkins and Ronnie Dunn (of the former Brooks and Dunn).

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At least, last year, Scotty McCreery was the best of all the male contestants and he won the A.I. title, but Lauren Alaina, the girl finalist, could just as easily won the title.

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Last year runner-up Jessica Sanchez was just as talented and deserving as winner Phillip Phillips, the previous season runner-up Lauren Aleana was neck and neck with winner and fellow country signer Scotty McCreery, and in the previous two season, the runner ups, Crystal Bowersox and Adam Lambert, were better than the winners, Lee DeWyze and Kris Allen.

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