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The newly proclaimed best new artist in country music will perform at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster.

Scotty McCreery’s show there is set for 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12.

Tickets will go on sale Saturday, April 14, at 9 a.m. and are $67. You can head here for information.

Tickets go on sale to members of the American Music Theatre at 9 a.m. Tuesday (April 10).

The Season 10 winner on Idol, Scotty just released his third single, “Water Tower Town,” from his debut album, “Clear As Day.”

He received his platinum album, signifying 1 million sales of that CD, during a return appearance on American Idol last week.

And, on Sunday, Scotty was named best new artist at the Academy of Country Music Awards.