Very quick update...

Here's a fast look at what's making the rounds out there today:

There's a funny story about Bucky's time off-duty with the Idols at TWoP, courtesy of Paris Bennett, who did an interview with a country radio station this week. (As you remember, Bucky had some quite nice things to say about Paris and her family in his post-Idol interview, too...)

And it's fantastic to see more Bucky fan sites pop up--especially when they're as well-done as this brand new Bucky Covington fanlisting, complete with an extensive photo gallery. If you're curious about how fanlistings work, head to TheFanlistings.org for a quick explanation--then go to BuckyFans.com and get listed. (The more, the merrier!)

You know all about the tour dates and PopTarts.com presale password (it's CRAZYGOOD) already, but be sure to click on your local newspaper's American Idol tour announcement, like these from the Pocono Record and the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. It's always best to have a plan B for ticket buying, and if there's a glitch during an online purchase, you'll want the local buy-tickets-by-telephone info close at hand. (More tour and ticket news in future posts...)

See you later today!