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Video: Scotty McCreery Takes A Chilly Dip In His Pool For A Great Cause

Another reason to love Scotty as if we need one.  He and I share a passion for some incredible people. It was one year ago today that the “Damn Strait”…

Scotty McCreery Celebrates Being A Part of People's Lives

LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Scotty McCreery attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)

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Another reason to love Scotty as if we need one.  He and I share a passion for some incredible people. It was one year ago today that the "Damn Strait" singer took a dip in his very chilly backyard pool near Raleigh to benefit Special Olympics.

My cousin Jonathan spent  many years competing in Special Olympics.  Jonathan has Down Syndrome and being a part of this event each year did so much for his spirit.  It was more than just getting together with his peers and having fun.  It made him feel accomplished and proud.

Scotty's plunge raised more than $2,600 for Special Olympics.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.