{"id":2325,"date":"2025-04-10T16:47:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=2325"},"modified":"2025-04-10T16:48:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:48:06","slug":"scotty-mccreery-delivers-an-emotional-tribute-to-late-friend-killed-in-tragic-car-accident-performing-vince-gills-go-rest-high-on-that-mountain-in-a-moment-that-left-fans-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=2325","title":{"rendered":"Scotty McCreery delivers an emotional tribute to late friend killed in tragic car accident, performing Vince Gill\u2019s \u2018Go Rest High on That Mountain\u2019 in a moment that left fans in tears and reminded everyone of the healing power of country music"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scotty McCreery is mourning the loss of his good friend, Yameer Greene. Greene, 26, was tragically killed in a car\u2026<\/p>\n

Scotty McCreery; Photo via Facebook
\nScotty McCreery; Photo via Facebook<\/p>\n

Scotty McCreery is mourning the loss of his good friend, Yameer Greene.<\/p>\n

Greene, 26, was tragically killed in a car accident on Tuesday morning (July 21), when his vehicle was struck head-on by an oncoming car at a high rate of speed. According to WRAL-TV, Greene and the two passengers in the other vehicle died.
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After learning of his friend\u2019s untimely passing, McCreery took to social media to share a message to Yameer Greene.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo many great memories with you that I will always hold on to. Everyone who knew you, loved you,\u201d he wrote. \u201cRest easy. I cant wait to see you again one day.\u201d<\/p>\n

He later honored Greene with a stunning musical tribute.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor my buddy Yameer. One of the kindest and brightest souls I\u2019ve ever met,\u201d McCreery wrote. \u201cEveryone who knew him loved him. Love you and miss you man. Rest easy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The singer\/songwriter went on to share a touching cover of Vince Gill\u2019s \u201cGo Rest High on That Mountain.\u201d<\/p>\n

McCreery appeared to be overcome with emotion during his acoustic performance of the beloved track and at one point, it looked like he was holding back tears.<\/p>\n

The former American Idol champ and Greene both graduated from Garner High School in Garner, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

Click above to watch Scotty McCreery\u2019s emotive musical tribute.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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