Monday lunch break: Bucky Covington, a phone and you--and a charity auction, too...

Bucky Covington (with Ducky Medlock on guitar at left) charmed a large and lively crowd at the Indiana State Fair; many thanks to Judy Lang for this beautiful shot. (Click the image to check out Bucky's concert schedule.)

Fran and Renee covered the morning's news so well at Buckytown USA today that we'll just cut to the afternoon chart chase: Bucky Covington's "I Want My Life" is looking for some phone calls today! It's #29 on the Mediabase am listings, with the dreaded "invisible bullet" by its side; on the bright side, it'll only take eight or so extra request calls to get us back on the right path. Depending on your time zone, that "lunchtime cafe" show is in progress at your local country station-give 'em a buzz and let them know you'd like to hear Bucky as soon as they can cue him up...

(The song's just as wonderful on the air as it is live, y'all--check out cimtoofun's excellent video of "I Want My Life Back" from the Indiana State Fair for inspiration, then be sure to flip open that phone!)

In other news, there's a sweet way to help out a good cause and snag some great autographed Bucky Covington merchandise--his official site posted a link to Duet Dreams Come True, a benefit for the ALS Association. Bucky's donated a prize package including an autographed T-shirt, autographed CD, autographed 8x10 photograph, keychain, stickers and temporary tattoo, and a one year Buckaneer fan club membership. The bidding is in progress now at eBay, and it ends on August 30th. Looks like one kind-hearted fan has already started the party--good luck to all the bidders! More later today--Winnie