"Sunday, Sunday, Sunday" photo overload

Another bad screencap by me! Bucky in Nashville, from Star's excellent "Drift Away" video.

Here's a little news (and a lot of photos) for a quiet Sunday:

Chicago concert recaps are coming in--here's one from MJ's, and quite a few from the Fox boards, including one from an eloquent Bucky fan--he and his wife got some great photos, as well. (Sounds like Bucky was very busy signing autographs and chatting with the crowd yesterday!)

The official countdown to Bucky's release from his current Idol contract--and his freedom to sign elsewhere and get that CD we're all eager for in motion--begins this week. Friday the 25th is the day when all the non-19 signees are able to talk about what's in store, post-Idol. Kathy at Team Covington has links to the current discussions at the Fox boards, and there should be plenty of news and updates at Bucky Country, too. (Needless to say, we'll all pounce and post the minute we hear anything...)

Meanwhile, some of the most appealing pre-show candids we've ever seen (including some very nice shots of Bucky) are hidden here in a slide show from earlier this month, created by "Backstage Betty", the Colonial Center's blogger. (This is an awesome idea--more venues need bloggers!) There's also a 79 (!) photo slideshow from the concert itself.

But wait, there's more! Another backstage/meet and greet/front row slideshow (with a sweet shot of a beaming Rocky Covington) can be found here, and 191 behind-the-scenes snaps (everything from arena staff preparations to panoramic shots of the Colonial Center filling up, to stunning pro photos of the Idols performing during the encore) are behind this link. (Numbers 166 to 169, y'all. Ahem. And wow. Don't say I didn't warn you.) Pack a lunch, sit back and enjoy.

More later!