Wednesday news: a Bucky Covington preview from York, a multiple chart check and more...

Bucky Covington takes a moment to chat with the audience at the Indiana State Fair; thanks again to the talented Buckaholic for this concert shot.

The CMA Awards suspense is relieved for the day, and we can now send our fond congratulations to Trey Fanjoy, who directed both of Bucky Covington's first two official music videos. (Check out her gorgeous work on "It's Good to Be Us" and "A Different World" at CMT, and enjoy her two award-nominated videos for George Strait and Taylor Swift.)

There's a preview of an upcoming article on Bucky in today's York Dispatch; Mark Franklin spoke with Bucky about his suggestion for an extra Idol judge (Billy Bob Thornton, anyone?) and Mr. Franklin ends the story with a bookmark-bait bang: "Tomorrow, I’ll post the complete interview with Bucky. And, on Sunday, this blog will feature coverage and photos of his York Fair show." The show in question happens on the 13th in York, PA: click here for more information, check WGTY's website for special offers, and get ready for a rockin' night of live country music!


Might as well jump! Another fun photo from the Indianapolis show, courtesy of Buckaholic--thanks again.

In more chart news, we've got the latest on Bucky's single, "I Want My Life Back" from Mediabase (#34 after the last of three superstar pole-vaults, with a bullet), Billboard's Hot Country Songs (also #34 with a bullet, down one) and USA Today's Idol Chatter airplay chart by Brian Mansfield (#13, no change from last week.) Naturally, it's #1 on our radio request list today! Lunchtime, drivetime, "Top X at X"--any time is a good time to listen to Bucky's distinctive voice on the radio. Meet me on the phones...

We'll close with a couple of food for thought links for Bucky Covington fans who'd like to delve a little deeper into the "changing times" issues we talked about a few posts ago. This Wall Street Journal article by Terry Teachout is about "old media" in general, but it has been making the rounds in places where radio's past, present and future is discussed. (The technology-driven differences in how we relate to radio today affect us, the industry and the artists who provide the music and depend on the exposure...) At the Washington Post, a June article by Melinda Newman outlines the benefits and challenges that new and established country artists face in the age of social networking and digital marketing. And finally, for a fan's perspective, check out this thought-provoking post by Cathy Anne at her Heart-throscopy blog, in which she raises some very interesting questions about online promotion (both fan-driven and artist/label derived), tour packaging and more.

Back very soon-enjoy your Wednesday!