Coffee break news: WCNC charity auction, new photos from Minneapolis and more (updated with CMT Pure 12-Pack link)

Bucky Covington and Shaun Bayles rocked the stage at the Trocaderos in Minneapolis last night; this striking photo comes to us courtesy of our friend Janie, who had a great time in the Twin Cities Thursday. Click here for more of her brand new and beautiful concert shots. (Thanks, Janie!)

Looking for a way to enjoy a once in a lifetime concert experience in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina? WCNC is sponsoring a chance to win a night with two of North Carolina's hottest homestate country stars. The charity auction is in progress now, and the proceeds will benefit Levine Children's Hospital. Via WCNC.com:

Bucky Covington/Jason Michael Carroll "Raisin' the Bar" tour tickets
Includes 2 concert tickets, backstage passes, $150 gift certificate to the Ruth's Chris Steak House, and a limo ride to get there in style!

Click here to join in the bidding, and good luck--hope you'll be the one taking that elegant ride to a night with Bucky, Jason and Cole...

And if you'd like a look at a yesterday's concert excitement, our friend Janie's got some gorgeous shots for you right here--enjoy!

Bucky's video is continuing to generate excitement at CMT.com--an anonymous commenter shared this fun fact earlier today: "Bucky is one of the Prime Cut videos on CMT, which is fantastic--Top 10 watched video." You can see what the buzz is all about online anytime, night or day--and feel free to pass that link along via email.

Edited to add: Bucky's video has just been added to the CMT Pure Country Pure 12-Pack ballot--vote now and stay tuned. More soon--Winnie