And while he's going through prom and the other pre-graduation rituals, McCreery also plans to keep watching "Idol" and enjoy the perspective of being an alumnus.


"I'm looking forward to it like no other season," he says. "I'll be watching those kids and know exactly what they're going through and the nerves they're feeling. It'll be fun to watch -- I mean, I've watched for 10 seasons strong now, but it'll definitely be different to watch it this year."