Scotty, Lauren on the Today show (a photo gallery)

June 2, 2011 By Mark Franklin 0

As has become tradition with American Idol finalists, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina appeared on Today’s summer concert series.

This morning, Scotty performed his single “Love You This Big” while Lauren performed “Like My Mother Does.” The two also did a duet of “I Told You So.” That’s the Randy Travis song that he and Carrie Underwood did as a duet last year.

Backstage, the Idol finalists also answered a series of rapid fire questions for Today.

For instance, Scotty revealed that if he couldn’t be the American Idol, he’d love to be an astronaut. Only he’s afraid he’s not smart enough.

As for Lauren Alaina, she’d want to be a pediatrician.

They also revealed that they’ll be presenting at the CMT Music Awards Wednesday night. Don’t forget to vote. Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are among those up for honors.

Here’s the link to that backstage video.

And here are lots of photos from the Idol’s appearance on Today.