AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST BUCKY COVINGTON SIGNS TO LYRIC STREET RECORDS Releases debut single, "A Different World"
NASHVILLE, TN - (January 3, 2007) – "American Idol" finalist Bucky Covington has signed a record deal with Lyric Street Records in Nashville. His debut single, "A Different World," will impact country radio on January 16.
Covington grew up on country music and got his first taste of the stage when, at the age of 19, he got his first guitar and joined the country/southern rock cover band Southern Thunder. It wasn’t until 2006 that he came to the attention of the American public during his competition on the fifth season of the hit FOX reality show American Idol, where he performed for millions of viewers each week.
Following his time on American Idol, Covington toured with his fellow contestants over the summer on a 39 city tour before joining GAC’s Country Music Christmas tour lineup. Covington moved from his hometown of Rockingham, NC to Nashville the day after wrapping the GAC tour and has since been recording his debut record.
"It's so amazing, what 'American Idol' can do for a singer," said Bucky. "People don't realize that when they pick up the phone to vote they're helping to make someone's dream come true. So when [Sawyer Brown’s] Mark Miller called me the day after I got voted off 'American Idol' to tell me that I sounded great on the show, I couldn’t believe it! Now I'm living in Nashville, signed to Lyric Street Records, and getting ready to release my first single and debut album. Man, it’s unbelievable!"
Covington’s debut project is produced by Sawyer Brown’s Mark Miller. His first single, "A Different World," will go for adds at country radio on January 16th with his debut album scheduled for release on April 17, 2007.
(Thanks to USA Today's Idol Chatter for the press release info. The press release is also front page news at AmericanIdol.com today, and Bucky's announcement is linked in the front page news sidebar at CMT.com--way to go, Bucky!)
I didn't think Ken Barnes was even aware that Bucky was still alive at this point! Finally the official news we have been waiting for so patiently for so long. WOO HOO! YEE HAW!
ReplyDeleteThe only hard part is waiting till April for that CD. I am hoping that he will be doing some pre release promotion on CMT or GAC or else some random shows and appearences. But, hey I trust Bucky and his team to make the best choices for his career. Their track record so far has been stellar.
The press release is on the front page of the official American Idol site now as well as USA Today. :D
ReplyDeleteYou know, I thought Mr. Barnes' "well, looks like Bucky has a sizable fan base, etc." line was a hoot. Um...yes, he does!
ReplyDeleteApril seems like a long time from now, but you're right--his team has really paced thisng beautifully. I am guessing that by the time the CD appears, everyone will be aware that he's alive and well and singing some fantastic songs.
So happy...
Thanks! So the AI homepage has come to the realization that Bucky's news is news? Excellent. :)
ReplyDelete(Please forgive typos--have been typing all.day.long. And really, I couldn't be happier about it...)
Yes...maybe that bodes well for hearing "Different World" on AI6. -ss
ReplyDeleteCould very well happen!
ReplyDeleteThe timing would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteApril?? sigh.
ReplyDelete(I've mentioned I have no patience, right?)lol
I know, April really seems far away...but it'll be so worth the wait...
ReplyDeleteApril sounds perfect to me. It gives his single time to build and build on the charts. -ss
ReplyDeleteThe press release is on buckycovingtonmusic.com now as well. :) --ss
ReplyDeleteWho's Ken Barnes? LOL If he hasn't heard of us, he can't be that smart at all.
ReplyDeleteExcellent news :)
ReplyDeleteOk everyone. Kayla recorded the sond and made a video. Go to www.myspace.com/marzy5
ReplyDeleteSee Winnie!!! lol He is going to have start coordinating his announcements to my schedule!! Hee Hee Maybe I should run errands every day...we'd get news!!!! lol So exciting! And for all those naysayers...he'll show 'em!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Kathy! Yep, the errands seem to bring on the news--funny how that works! I've gotta run some tomorrow, so Bucky will probably be elected to the Senate while I'm out... :)
ReplyDeleteThe naysayers are just gonna have to stop sayin' "nay", that's all. What a day!
So, I guess I'm not the only person that runs for the computer when they walk in the door? My first two stops, before I even check email: Buckymania and Team Covington.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing I don't have to pay per view, I'd be broke!
Hey, all!
ReplyDeleteSS, good point about an April CD release giving the single time to build, as much as I hate to admit it. Patience is a virtue...that I have yet to develop. (Hee!)
Honey, hi and how's it going? Ken Barnes is the USA Today Idol Chatter blogger--not a wild Bucky fanatic by any means, but he occasionally had very good things to say about Bucky during the Idol season. He really enjoyed "Best I Ever Had" and said after the finale that he'd actually be interested in an Southern-rock album by Bucky, if I recall. But post-tour, I think Bucky and his fans sort of slipped his mind for a while! He remembers us now... :)
*Waves at Debbie.* So I'll see you and Tori when Bucky tours to support his hit (!) CD? :)
Marzy, you sounded great on the air today! I know the station must have been impressed that a listener from Canada was calling to support their local Idol. Congratulations! :)
Honey, you are very kind! Thanks so much--and yep, I can totally relate to not wanting to miss anything with so many changes happening. Exciting times for Bucky and for us lately...he is a busy guy, but it's fun trying to catch up!
ReplyDeletelol thanks Honey! Yes I run and check for Bucky news! lol When i go to bed I think, I better check Winnie one more time lol Then I will swing by myspace just in case Bucky Covington Fans left any news lol I am going out too Winnie............. uh oh today could be big!!!!! lol Yesterday errands didn't take long but my uncles goats had babies so we took Zach out to see them Too cute!
ReplyDeleteAwwww...Kathy, I hope you took lots of photos with Zach and his new little critter friends! :)
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