Quick news: A new Bucky Covington interview (and a shout out to you...)

Bucky Covington wrote this one as "a party in three and a half minutes"--and that, it is! Here's "Drinkin' Side of Country" as captured by the very kind colllleeen during Bucky's concert at Whisky River in Charlotte, NC.

Bucky Covington sat down with Music News Nashville's Chuck Dauphin during CRS week, and this excellent long interview was the result. Among the highlights: Bucky revealed that the recorded version of his self-penned "Drinkin' Side of Country" will be a duet with Shooter Jennings, and that it "came out amazing" (can't wait to hear this!), and that I'm Alright, his long awaited second album, will be out in "June of next year". (Next year, meaning 2013? Hope I'm misreading that...)

If you've been sharing your fondness for Bucky's music by Tweeting, Facebooking and the like, you'll enjoy this next bit. Bucky also had some sweet and gracious things to say about you:

Covington credits his fans for keeping his name out there. "They keep me in the mix. The best part about my fans is they know I am not Internet savvy. I used to have a company that handled the website, which we found was a little too impersonal. So, we’ve got a guy at the label who helps me get through the process. My fans have been great, and you can’t ask for any more than that."

Going through a period where he was between record deals, Covington admits that the fans kept him going. "Yes, they did. When an artist goes through things like your label shutting down, there are some depressing moments. You get really scared, and you don’t know what is going to happen. There’s nothing like jumping online and seeing your fans there supporting you."

A great Virginia concert memory--Rocky Covington and Bucky Covington greet their fans in Winchester, VA. Thanks again to Happydays for this classic photo.

Supporting Bucky and his band offline is a joy, as well--catch them this month on March 10th at PBR Hampton Roads in Hampton Roads, VA, courtesy of sponsor station 97.3 The Eagle.

On March 13th, Bucky joins co-stars Bo Bice, Ty Herndon, Carter's Chord, Mockingbird Sun and Katie Chance for the big Autism Sings benefit concert at Margaritaville Nashville. Tickets are available in advance online, and auctions for an autographed guitar, meet and greets and front row seating are underway.

Finally, on March 30th, enjoy Bucky at The Pour House in Dublin, GA. Tickets for this show are a very reasonable $15--be there for the party, y'all! We'll see you tomorrow evening...