An interview from California, and a request reminder...

Bucky Covington in a shot from the photo session for his upcoming album, I'm Alright, due in stores in the spring of 2010. (Photo credit: Lyric Street Records.)

Bucky Covington spoke to José A. López of the San Diego Suburban Newspapers group about life at his new home, his fondness for Christmas music and much more, and you can read it all at MyLocalNews.com this evening. (Tickets for the KSON Carols by Candlelight concerts on December 11th and 12th are still available via the Carols by Candlelight site, by the way...)

Here's a little excerpt about I'm Alright, Bucky's upcoming sophomore album:

Q. How’s the progress on the new album?
A. We’re still working on it. Every time that you think you’re done, you find new things to add or change. We’re still dabbling, and kicking some things around. I love the way that this album is coming out. It’s got some great songs and a great variety.

Q. It seems like your debut album set up a high bar in terms of sales. What are your expectations with this record?
A. That’s the thing about when you put out the first album. You have nothing to compare it to, so really, you can’t do bad. The first album debuted at No. 1 and had three songs in the country top 10. Obviously it’s something you try to top. At this point, you’d like it to do the same as the first one, but I would also like it if I could triple it (laughs).

Q. What’s different about this, your sophomore album?
A. I’ve definitely grown a little bit over the three years. I definitely think that vocally I’ve grown and it shows in the record. There’s also going to be a little bit more love songs. The first album had a lot more fun songs, and this has that, but it also has some serious love songs.

Check out the whole story here--and check out your local country station's request line tonight! If your station is airing a national show, our sidebar and last night's post have all the syndicated contact info you need. Give "Gotta be Somebody" a shout-out this evening, and help make the season bright. See you soon--have a great night!