Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes” Enters Top 50 On Billboard Hot 100

“Five More Minutes” becomes his first Top 50 hit since “I Love You This Big.”

Scotty McCreery by David McClister | Courtesy of EBMedia PR

Last week, Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes” reached #51 on the Billboard Hot 100.

This week, it moves comfortably into the Top 50.

Up seven places, “Five More Minutes” earns #44 on the all-genre chart.

“Five More Minutes” is McCreery’s second career Top 50 hit. His previous trip to the region came courtesy his “American Idol” coronation single “I Love You This Big,” which peaked at #11.

For “Five More Minutes,” the Hot 100 gain coincides with the song’s ascent to #1 at country radio.

“Five More Minutes” meanwhile rises to a new peak of #20 on the all-genre Radio Songs chart.

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