Santa baby...

Aaron Benward of Blue County, Deana Carter and Bucky Covington on stage during the GAC Christmas concert in Murray, Kentucky, photo courtesy of the very kind Dixiegirl7.

It's a quiet night so far--except in Toledo, where the GAC Christmas show is likely winding down right now, leaving lots of very happy concertgoers cheering. So while we've got a moment to catch our collective breath, why not take a quick look back and thank Santa for a splendid winter? In the space of a couple of weeks, we've had one of the biggest items on our wish list--a great-looking official site--delivered in a lovely way (with a heads-up from Bucky himself, even), and a surprise gift of a Christmas tour, too. (Not to mention that GAC Christmas at the Tennesee special we have to look forward to, beginning on December 16th and for a few days afterward in re-runs...)

Of course, the biggest mystery gift remains unopened. When will we know about Bucky's label, and how soon will we have that devoutly wished-for Bucky Covington debut CD in our hands?

Bucky's thrown a few hints out there lately--the Canton Repository article from a few days ago quoted him as saying he hopes to be signed "by the end of the week", and a recent Lansing State Journal story contains a line about Bucky "wrapping up his deal." Between the sweet buzz this tour is generating among concertgoers who've shared their impressions of Bucky, and the very nice exposure that a televised Christmas concert will give him among a country-specific viewing audience, it's a good bet that things--like the eventual CD--are moving a little faster than we thought. Santa might have news of a very fine gift for us soon. Stay tuned and enjoy the season!

(And a semi-off-topic note to a beloved, snarky friend of mine--that rose-accented shirt Bucky's wearing in the bio photo at his official site? Sometimes a longer shot gives you a whole new perspective on the fashion thing...)

More later!