Country star Scotty McCreery has made a career out of singing about real life—faith, family, small towns, and the kind of love that lasts. But this week, he gave fans something even more special than a new song: a glimpse into life as “Dad.”

In a sweet post shared across his official accounts, Scotty released new photos of his 2-year-old son, Avery, and fans can’t stop gushing. Sporting a toddler-sized ballcap, denim overalls, and that unmistakable McCreery grin, Avery looked every bit like his daddy’s mini-me.

“He’s growing so fast,” Scotty wrote in the caption, adding a heart emoji. “We blinked, and he’s already running, climbing, and talking up a storm.”

The photos captured Avery exploring their backyard, chasing bubbles, and sitting on Scotty’s lap holding a toy guitar — a moment fans called “pure country gold.” It’s clear the little guy is already following in dad’s footsteps.

Fans flooded the comments with love, many pointing out how much Avery looks like Scotty at the same age.

“He’s a perfect mix of you and Gabi,” one fan wrote. “You can already tell he’s got music in his soul.”

Scotty, who welcomed Avery with wife Gabi Dugal McCreery in 2022, has been open about how fatherhood has changed him. In recent interviews, he’s described it as the most rewarding and humbling role of his life.

“Every show, every song — it all means more now,” he shared. “Because I know he’s watching.”

For a singer who rose to fame for his deep voice and even deeper heart, it’s no surprise that Scotty’s next great legacy may not just be in his music — but in the little boy who calls him “Dad.”

And if you want to see where that legacy begins, these photos say it all.

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