Weekend preview: Bucky's Covington's "American Friday Night" and a chart check (updated)

Moya captured this exciting live performance of "American Friday Night" by Bucky Covington and his band at their Alpena show--many thanks to her for sharing it at YouTube! See Bucky's upcoming concert dates here. 

Tonight's the night in Georgia! Enjoy Bucky Covington and his band this evening at Wild Bills Atlanta (directions here) and start your weekend off with a wild and wonderful time.  Bucky has four more scheduled dates in June:  enjoy his live show at Knuckleheads Roadhouse (401 North Witchduck Rd. in Virginia Beach, VA) with The Farm on June 27th, at the Columbia Music Arena in Portsmouth, OH on Thursday, June 28th (tickets on sale at HoldMyTicket.com),  at the Salamonie Summer Festival in Warren, IN on Friday, June 29th (click here for more info from sponsor station K105), and at Dough Boyz in Ashville, OH on Saturday, June 30th (call (740)983-0696 for info).


Bucky and Help the Good Guys are committed to helping firefighters and law enforcement officers in times of need, and the new Help The Good Guys Presents Bucky Covington  CD is a fantastic way of supporting a fine charity and enjoying some fine music, too.  Click here to order!

It may or may not be the meaning of life, but #42 is a significant number for Bucky and his fans lately--that's where his new single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling", has been holding on strong at Music Row's Country Breakout Chart for the third week in a row.  Wanna help it climb higher?  Vote for it on GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown and CMT Pure's Pure 12 Pack, and keep on asking for Bucky at your local country station...

Our good friend Fran at Buckytown USA will have excellent updates, photos and more for you this and every Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. We'll see you here Monday evening...enjoy the weekend!

Bucky Covington's "I Wanna Be That Feeling" debuts on Billboard chart...

Huge thanks to the very kind Diver for a rich bit of good news--Bucky Covington's  "I Wanna Be That Feeling", has hit the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart this week!  Here's her comment in its entirety:

Bucky debuts on Billboard Chart at #59

6/16/12 Billboard Chart Highlights:

*** No. 1 *** "Good Girl" Carrie Underwood
Greatest Gainer No. 13 "Come Over" Kenny Chesney
Hot Shot Debut No. 54 "Born To Be Blue" The Mavericks
Debut No. 59 "I Wanna Be That Feeling" Bucky Covington 

Debut No. 60 "Deep River Woman" Lionel Richie With Little Big Town

Bucky's new single is making its climb this summer--and as always, we can be part of the process that gets it moving higher and higher.  Vote for Bucky's video at GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown and CMT Pure's Pure 12 Pack , and be sure to ask your local country station to play it, too.  (It's a perfect song for a summer day on the road with your honey by your side...)  Much more--including a guide to Bucky's very busy CMA Fest doings--coming up very soon.  Thanks again to Diver!

Quick weekend preview: Bucky Covington's "I Wanna Be That Feeling" hits GAC soon, a chart check and more...

Judy Lang captured this terrific concert shot during Bucky Covington's show at The Babylon last week--thanks again to Judy for her kindness. Click here to see Bucky's live show calendar at eOne.

Another day, another awesome interview video! Bucky Covington took the time to talk to Ingrid Ward and the folks at Lovin' Lyrics before his performance at City Limits in Raleigh, and the enjoyable result has been uploaded to their website today. Be sure to check it out!

Also worth checking out:  the Music Row Country Breakout Chart, where Bucky's latest single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling", is now #50 (up from last week's #52.)  Expect that song to get a boost next week, thanks to the beautiful music video that is set to debut on GAC at 4:41 pm ET Monday afternoon. In the meantime, feel free to watch it at YouTube right now, request it at your local country station tonight, and buy it at iTunes for keeps...  (Thanks to Anon in comments and Bucky at Twitter for the info.)

Bucky's next show happens tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 PT, when he and his band take the Weber Point Main Stage at the Stockton Asparagus Festival (343 E Main St. in Stockton, CA). Thanks to Kat Country 103 for sponsoring this one!

We'll wrap it up with a link to another great shot from Bucky's official Twitter--gotta love the view from above Lake Tahoe!   Please be sure to check out Fran's excellent Buckytown USA blog for hot updates on Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning, and we'll see you again Monday evening.  Have a wild and wonderful weekend!

Quick weekend preview: Bucky Covington live in Illinois and Arkansas, more photos by Kimberly, and a few odds and ends...

Kimberly graciously shared this shot of Bucky Covington (and Rocky Covington on drums) in concert at Keller's in Castalian Springs, TN--mega thanks to her! Click the image to check out more Bucky Covington concert dates at his official eOne site.

We'll keep it short and sweet--if you're online now, get offline ASAP and head over to Bunkers (220 Old Route 36. in Illiopolis, IL) immediately! Bucky Covington and his band are opening for Craig Campbell , and the the music kicks off soon with Chelsea Bain. Click that address link for directions, and have fun!

On Sunday, Bucky and Help The Good Guys present a special afternoon benefit show at The Electric Cowboy (9515 Highway I-30, Little Rock, AK) honoring Jacksonville, AK Fire and Police officers Captain Donnie Jones (LODD), Engineer Jason Bowmaster and Officer Daniel DeMatteo and their families. The event begins at 4 pm, and tickets are available online or at the door.

Can't be there? Nothing rocks like a Bucky Covington live show, of course, but there's a stunning concert shot gracing your local newsstand even as we speak. People Magazine has a massive special American Idol edition covering every finalist to date, and Bucky's Season Five profile features a glossy recent full page concert photo, along with a cute blurb about how he met his fiancee Katherine Cook, and much more. A nice keepsake for any Idol fan on your spring and summer gift list!

We love hearing Bucky on the radio, too! On the Music Row Country Breakout Chart, his latest single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling" moved up--you guessed it--one more spot from last week's #53 to tonight's #52. (Keep requesting Bucky at your local country station, and we'll keep it heading in the right direction...)

Finally, a treat from the very kind Kimberly (aka @msBuckyfan on Twitter), who posted this link to her Bucky Covington concert photo galleries at Flickr. Sweet shots, Kimberly--thanks for sharing!

Meet me at Buckytown USA, where Fran will keep you up to date on all the news this and every Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. See you here again on Monday--have a great weekend!

Quick weekend preview: a Bucky Covington chart check and upcoming shows...

Mega thanks to Kimberly at Twitter for sharing this great concert photo! Here's Bucky Covington on stage at Keller's Saloon in TN last week; for upcoming live shows, click the image to go to his eOne events calendar. Thanks again, Kimberly!

We'll kick things off with good news: Bucky Covington's beautiful new eOne single "I Wanna Be That Feeling" moved up another spot to #53 (from last week's #54) on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart. The official release date is May 7th, but feel free to let your local country station know you love hearing it on their airwaves right now...

If you're in Shelby, NC, you're probably offline and in line at the Don Gibson Theatre, where Bucky and his band are set to rock the house this evening. Have fun! Tomorrow, catch Bucky and band at the City Limits Saloon (861 W. Morgan St, Raleigh NC; tickets via eTix) and on Sunday, enjoy an afternoon with Bucky and Help The Good Guys for the benefit of Sergeant Lowell Russell. The party gets underway at 12:30 pm local time with concessions at Sequoyah High School in Monroe County, TN, and Bucky will take the stage at 2 or so. Tickets are $10--bring the family! Get yours online at the Help the Good Guys site or at the door.

We'll turn it over to our buds at Buckytown USA, where Fran will bring you all the news this and every Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. See you here again on Monday evening--have a great weekend!

Weekend preview: Bucky Covington live at Keller's Saloon on Saturday night!

Thanks again to Misty (aka Misfit42) for generously sharing this excellent concert photo of Bucky Covington on stage in Portsmouth, OH.

First things first--Bucky Covington's romantic new single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling", is climbing the Music Row Country Breakout Chart at a sweet and steady pace. He's now gracing the #54 spot (up from last week's #57), and your local country station's request line is ready for a call or two to help it climb even faster...

Bucky's live show calendar is lookin' lively--Saturday, April 7th, he and his band will rock Keller's Saloon & Dance Hall (325 Hwy 25 W, Castalian Springs TN) and tickets will be $15 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. local time; Curtis & Luckey and the Chili Chicks Dancing Team will kick off the evening in style, and Bucky and company will take the stage at about 11 p.m. Call 615-374-4719 for info, and have a blast!

We'll wind it up with a few random links we found along the way today--here's a fun blink-and-you'll-miss it video of Bucky posing with fans during the ACM media blitz (thanks to mhalltheway13 for posting this!) and you'll find several CRS shots of Bucky with fellow radio and country stars at K955's Flickr photostream, as well. Our very good friend Fran at Buckytown USA will have all the latest news, photos and videos for you this and every Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. We'll see you again on Monday evening--have a great weekend!

Quick video: Bucky Covington and Ducky Medlock sing a little Elvis at WBEE...

Here's a musical interlude from Bucky Covington, Ducky Medlock and the fine folks at WBEE in Rochester NY. Enjoy!--W

It's a quiet news day, but we do have a couple of updates to share:

Bucky's beautiful single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling", is holding on strong at #56 on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart for the second week in a row. Your next chance to hear it live happens at Keller's Saloon & Dance Hall (325 Hwy 25 W, Castalian Springs TN) on April 7th, and you can get your seats by phone at 615-374-4719--but hurry, a sellout is rumored to be close at hand!

Bucky Covington performs during his first Fan Club party concert in Nashville; photo provided by the very kind Diver. Thank you!

After that, enjoy Bucky at the Southern Women's Show in Nashville on Thursday, April 12, where he, Help The Good Guys and IAFF Local 140 will be supporting Camp Phoenix with a performance and the must-see Local 140 Firefighter Fashion Show.

We'll see you again on Monday evening--be sure to visit our good friend Fran at Buckytown USA for awesome news, photos and videos every Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. Have a great weekend!

Bucky Covington April concert dates (expanded, with links--get to a show!)

A favorite concert photo by the very kind Happydays ; this one was taken during Bucky Covington's concert in Murray, KY. Thanks again, Happydays!

As promised, here's an updated and expanded version of Bucky Covington's concert calendar for April, with ticket links and as much info as we could gather. (Bucky's tour info is always subject to change, of course--we'll keep up as best we can. Bucky's official eOne calendar page and our good friend Fran at Buckytown USA will have the latest, so bookmark both and stay tuned!)


4/7/2012 Keller's Saloon & Dance Hall, via Lucky Cowboy (325 Hwy 25 W, Castalian Springs TN)
Tickets are $15, and you can get yours in advance by calling 615-374-4719 now.

4/12/2012 Southern Women's Show (directions at website)
Bucky, Help The Good Guys and IAFF Local 140 will be supporting Camp Phoenix ; ticket options are listed at the show's site.

4/13/2012 The Don Gibson Theatre (318 South Washington St, Shelby NC)
Tickets ($28) are available online via eTix now--small venue alert! A sell out is a pretty strong possibility...

4/14/2012 City Limits Saloon (861 W. Morgan St, Raleigh NC)
Tickets are $10, and you can buy yours online at eTix now.

4/19/2012 The Babylon (4744 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Cottleville MO)
Tickets will be $15 in advance and $18 day of show; limited premium seats (including table seating in front of stage with a private waiter/waitress for premium area) will be available for $25. Tickets will be sold at the venue directly starting Friday evening. Tickets are on sale now through Showclix (1-888-71-TICKETS).

4/20/2012 Bunkers Bar, opening for Craig Campbell (220 Old Rt. 36, Illiopolis IL)
Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 day of show; get yours this Tuesday (3/20) at noon CST by phone at 217-486-5100.

4/28/2012 Stockton Asparagus Festival (343 E Main St, Stockton CA)
Bucky and his band take the Weber Point Main Stage at 1:30 pm--spend a sunny afternoon enjoying some great live music (and some asparagus) and bring the family along! Tickets are available online now via the Fair's site.


Bucky Covington, Rocky Covington (at the drums) in Sweetwater--another great concert shot by Happydays. Thanks again!

Please feel free to add corrections and info in our comments section, or email us at the link in the side bar. Hope you can make it to at least one (and maybe more!) of the shows--have fun!

We'll wrap it up with a chart check: Bucky's new single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling" continues its steady climb up the Music Row Country Breakout Chart. Bucky's now at #56 (up from last week's #58), and if your local country station hasn't played his beautiful tune yet, hit that request line and give them a gentle nudge...

Fran at Buckytown USA will have all this weekend's news on Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning--we'll see you again on Monday evening. Have a fantastic weekend, everybody!

A chart check, and new fall 2012 concert dates--see Bucky Covington live!

A mellow favorite to ease us into the weekend: here's Bucky Covington and Rocky Covington's crowd-pleasing "Seven Spanish Angels" duet, as captured in Jacksonville by the very generous FLCathy . Enjoy!

Thanks to the very kind Hildi for her heads-up about new autumn concert dates posted at Bucky Covington's eOne Events page. Plan ahead and join the party! Here's the scoop:

On October 19th, Bucky and his band will play the Showplace Arena in Memphis, TN. (We're not sure which event Bucky will be gracing, but there's a calendar here that might show an update in a little while.) The following day, October 20th, head over to the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville to enjoy Bucky's live set at a truly historic venue. Ticket information for both concerts will no doubt turn up closer to showtime...what we do know right now for sure is that Bucky puts on an awesome live show, so save the dates!

Bucky's new single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling", is climbing the Music Row Country Breakout Chart at a steady pace--it's now #61, up from last week's #64. Bucky also shared a happy note on his official Facebook: "Good news on the radio front - I WANNA BE THAT FEELING is in the top 20 most added acts on the Music Row Chart - keep requesting and keep downloading the single!" Will do! (If you'd like to download it, too, click here to do so at iTunes...)

We'll be back Monday evening--please be sure to check out Fran's excellent Buckytown USA blog for updates on Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. Be well, everyone...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who were affected by today's storms--stay safe and God bless.

Weekend preview: A Music Row chart check, and a little reminder...

Bucky Covington and Rocky Covington on stage in Dothan, Alabama; photo by the very kind Happydays. Thanks again!

First things first--it's fun to lead off with good news! Bucky Covington's beautiful new eOne single "I Wanna Be That Feeling" moved up to #64 (from last week's #68) on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart. The "unoffical official" release to radio is said to be happening in early March, but there's no time like the present to let your local country station know you love hearing it...

Here's a reminder about two very special upcoming shows: Bucky, Bo Bice, Ty Herndon, Carter's Chord, Mockingbird Sun and Katie Chance are the stars of the Autism Sings benefit concert at Margaritaville Nashville (322 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201) on March 13th. Advance tickets are available online now, and auctions for an autographed guitar, meet and greets and front row seating are happening right now, too. Hope you can be there!

Tickets are also available online for Bucky's April 13th concert at the Don Gibson Theater in Shelby, NC. Seats are $28, and word has it that the venue is beautiful...

Be sure to check out the excellent Buckytown USA blog, where Fran will bring you all the latest news every Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. We'll see you here again on Monday evening--have a great weekend!

Weekend news: Bucky Covington at Stingray's (Maggie Valley NC) photos at Country's Chatter, and a chart check...

Many thanks to the very talented Diver for this dramatic live concert shot from Bucky Covington's Jacksonville Landing show.

Good news on this week's Music Row Country Breakout chart--Bucky Covington's new single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling", moved up a few notches to #68 from last week's #72. Word has it that the "unofficial" official (!) release date for Bucky's single is actually the first week in March...but please don't let that stop you from asking your local country station about it now.

We hear last night's rockin' live show at Coyote's Capone's was...must resist saying "a howl"...um, a blast (thanks to Country for the venue name correction--oops!), and the incredibly talented Country at Country's Chatter has some great photos now and the promise of a brand new, exclusive interview with Bucky to come very soon. Bookmark that site and stay tuned... (Updated Sunday am: the interview is posted here, and it's fantastic. Enjoy!)

For all who'd like to say hello to Bucky, Rocky and the band tonight (Friday), the party's just about to get started at Stingray's in Maggie Valley, NC. We've got directions for you--if you're in the area, get offline, get in the car and get on over there to start your weekend off right! Fran will have hot news and great photos at Buckytown USA Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning--have a great weekend!

Fan video: Bucky Covington sings "I Wanna Be That Feeling" in Wentzville, and a chart check at Music Row...

Thanks to kayjudylang for one of the very first live videos of Bucky Covington and his band performing "I Wanna Be That Feeling"; this was taken in Wentzville, MO, and it's a blast. It's a quiet news day (again...sigh!) but Bucky did Tweet a reminder about his upcoming show at Capone's in Johnson City, TN on February 16th (buy tickets online right here), so we'll remind everyone about it, too.

And as for that chart check--good news at this week's Music Row online Weekly Chart Report, where Bucky's new single has moved up to the New On The Chart-Debuting This Week list. It's currently holding the #79 spot there--and if you haven't heard it on your local country radio station, feel free to call or eQuest Bucky this weekend!

We'll turn it over to our friend Fran at Buckytown USA, where you'll find excellent Bucky Covington news, photos and videos every Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. See you Monday evening--have a great weekend, y'all!

It's official: Bucky Covington signs with eOne, new album due in 2012 (updated)

Bucky Covington on stage in Iowa; thanks again to the very generous Judy Lang for sharing her talents.

It's "officially official"! The good news we've been hearing about Bucky Covington's new label, eOne Music Nashville, has hit the mainstream press, and you'll find a terrific article about Bucky's signing--and a great interview with Bucky by Brian Mansfield--at USA Today's Idol Chatter this morning. Congrats again to Bucky!

Bucky's signing (and the release news about his upcoming second album) is making the media rounds this morning. All Access shared this quote from eOne VP Van Fletcher in their Net News section:

"From the first time I met Bucky a couple of years ago I've been very impressed with not only his great music but also his engaging personality and love of performing for Country music fans," said Entertainment One Music Group Vice President Van Fletcher. "We are really enjoying working with Bucky Covington and his management team on his sophomore release in 2012."

Bucky himself gave a sweet glimpse of his upcoming album to USAToday's Idol Chatter author Brian Mansfield:

"We got the album back from Disney," Bucky says, adding that "there was a handful of the album that I was not real happy with. … I was not feeling comfortable putting 'Bucky Covington' on the album, because they weren't necessarily my picks. They were good songs, no doubt about it, but I had other songs for me." So Bucky returned to the studio with producers Mark Miller and Dale Oliver to record new material to replace the songs he didn't like. "I am absolutely thrilled with the album that is now coming out, head over heels," he says "It's Bucky Covington through and through."

It looks like Bucky's new single, "I Wanna Be That Feeling", will be released to radio sometime after Christmas (shades of the post-Christmas gift of "A Different World"--ahh, Sirius memories) and the album should be out "three to four months " after the single hits the airwaves. Yep, I'm a happy camper, and I bet I'm not alone...new music!

If you'd like to hear some of Bucky's new songs--and some classic old favorites--live and loud, your next chance happens at Snorty Horse Saloon in Columbia, MO on October 8th. Tickets for this show are on sale now through the venue's site; they're $15 in advance and they're goin' fast! Bucky's full official tour schedule is right here, and our good buds at Buckytown USA have an informative concert sidebar you'll want to bookmark as well. More very soon!

Bucky Covington legal update: the rest of the story (charges dropped!)

Bucky Covington on stage at the Greeley Stampede in Greeley, Colorado; many thanks to Diver for the photo.

Just a very quick update on that grand theft story out of Ormond Beach a while back; we thought it sounded wacky, and it looks as though the Florida State Attorney General's office agrees. From Brian Mansfield's "Idol Chatter" blog at USA Today:

"The Florida State Attorney General's office has dismissed grand-theft charges against former American Idol finalist Bucky Covington stemming from an incident after a concert in Ormond Beach last month.

According to the State Attorney's office, "after a review of the information and evidence presented, the prosecutor determined that there was insufficient evidence to prove the charges against Mr. Covington beyond a reasonable doubt at trial."

Radio industry website AllAccess.com has a bit more background:

The victim, WILLIAM FULLER, even contacted MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE CEO DAN HARR to tell his side of the story. HARR said, “I had a feeling this guy was out to try and blackmail BUCKY. He made all kinds of wild claims that just didn’t make sense, nor would he provide any evidence or substantiated facts to try and back up his claims. He wanted me to print a story on ‘his side’ based solely on what he was telling me during two separate telephone conversations. What I believe, based on what I’ve been told by a number of sources, is that FULLER over-extended himself in his promotion of the event and couldn’t pay his bills so he tried to use this allegation to get out of paying BUCKY for performing.” (Edited to add a link to Music News Nashville.)

Thanks to all who helped--justice has been served, and now we can get back to what we do best--applauding and cheering Bucky Covington, Rocky Covington, their hardworking family and friends and a truly awesome band as they tour the country making fans happy. The next stop on that adventure happens tomorrow during the Alpena County Fair (625 S 11th Ave in Alpena, MI ) for WATZ's Listener Appreciation Night. Hope you can be there! More soon--W

New concert dates: Bucky Covington at the Opry April 5th, Bakersfield May 18th...

A classic California concert memory: Bucky Covington and Rocky Covington sport hats and smiles at the Alameda County Fair in this awesome shot by our talented friend Minnie. Thanks again, Minnie! Bucky, Rocky and the band return to California for several shows this spring; click here for Bucky's tour dates at his official site.

Bucky Covington's Hometown Tour is heating things up from East to West and back again! Vallitix tweeted the news about Bucky' and his band's show in Bakersfield, CA on May 18th; it's happening at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, and tickets ($11.50 and $9.50) go on sale online at Vallitix on April 2nd.

The brilliant Buckytown USA blog posted news about Bucky's 's upcoming Grand Ole Opry performance--he'll grace the stage there on April 5th, and Fran's got details on a discount offer...


Bucky Covington in Merced, CA; thanks again to Minnie for her kindness.

And if you're in Nashville right now, you're in for a treat TODAY--Bucky is one of the many country and NASCAR stars scheduled to appear at the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Nashville's Superspeedway, a free event for season ticket holders. The Tennesseean posted details last night (great photo of Bucky, too), and the Speedway's site has info, as well.

Finally, a belated update on the chart progress of Bucky's "Hometown"--it moved down to #80 the week before last, back up to #79 on the latest Music Row Country Breakout Chart, and it'll be moving up higher still as we hit those request lines at our local country stations (ahem...)

While I'm in nagging mode, be sure to vote for Bucky at Country Weekly today and every day! More soon...have a great day, y'all.--W

Bucky Covington's "Hometown" hits the charts (via Buckytown, with thanks)

Bucky Covington performed "Hometown" in his new hometown of Nashville a while back--thanks again to the very kind hourglass131 for sharing this sweet video memory.

Huge news from our friends at the Buckytown USA blog today--Bucky Covington's soulful "Hometown" (from his first album, Bucky Covington), has hit the Music Row Country Breakout Chart! It's currently #78 after two weeks on the chart, up from #82 last week, and Fran reports that many smaller-market stations are on board. (Perhaps your local country station is among them? Why not give their request line a call and see...)



Fran's also got news from Happydays about Beau and Rocky's recent health woes (get better soon!) and an update on the newly-added 3/11 Olney, IL show at The Holiday. Bucky and his band's next concert stop is happening tonight, Saturday the 26th, when they'll play KP's Music Rodeo (1276 State Route 183, Troy, TN 38260) with Stormy Montana. Hope you'll be there! More soon--W

Bucky Covington's "A Father's Love" hits the Top 30 (and a new concert date hits the calendar...)

Bucky Covington's "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)" got the splashy-trade-ad treatment in last week's Billboard Country Update; this week, it broke into the Top 30 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. (Click the photo to hear Bucky's latest hit at his official MySpace.)

You knew it, I knew it, and it looks as though a lot of country radio listeners know it, as well--Bucky Covington's "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)" is an irresistible charmer of a song. It's been added to six new stations this week, and it's probably on your airwaves even as we speak. (If it isn't, check out our sidebar for a list of syndicated country radio shows and their request line info, or head to Bucky's official site for their good old station finder.)

Finding Bucky and his excellent band on a stage has never been easier...every summer since we started this blog way back in 2006 (yikes!), Bucky's been traveling and rocking crowds from coast to coast. Summer festival season is a blast, and while the semi-official kickoff of country music's summer fun is the CMA Fest in Nashville June 10-13--Bucky takes the stage at the Riverfront at about 2:15 pm on Friday the 11th--there are plenty of wild times ahead. And when we say "more new shows are being added all the time", we mean it--as I was writing this post, word came in that Bucky will be the musical guest at the opening ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games in Roanoke, VA on July 16th, according to WSET ABC-13. Seriously, y'all--bookmark Bucky's official site, and check the sidebar at Buckytown USA. You'll be glad you did...

We'll leave you with a bit of vintage video; in honor of Bucky's return to West Virginia this summer (he and his band perform at the WV Interstate Fair on July 17th), here's a fun rendition of "A Different World" from Bucky's stop at last year's WV State Fair. Many thanks to the very kind Shirley, who shared this on MySpace. Enjoy, and we'll see you soon!


Bucky .. WV State Fair

Shirley | MySpace Video

Bucky Covington's "Gotta Be Somebody": a Billboard update, and request links...

Bucky Covington in the spotlight at his fan club party in Nashville, June 2009; many thanks to the very kind AmaTexMom for this terrific concert photo.

Tonight's the night--Bucky Covington's "Gotta Be Somebody" is looking for a few (well, many) good requesters this evening. With the holidays--and holiday music-heavy playlists--approaching soon, we'll be working against a bit of a headwind...but that's nothing we haven't faced before, yes? Give your favorite live local DJ a call this evening, or contact the syndicated star on the airwaves near you:

Lia: 1-800-577-7LIA
The Big Time w/Whitney Allen: 1-877-494-4863
After MidNite: 1-800-722-6483
CMT Radio Live w/Cody Alan: 1-866-877-4CMT
2nd Shift w/Alan Kabel: 1-888-96NIGHT


Another colorful and creative request banner by Bucky Wild--huge thanks to her for sharing this one!

The Billboard numbers are in--Bucky's new single is #57 on their Hot Country Songs chart for the second straight week, and #38 on the Country Indicator rankings. (The Country Aircheck adds list reveals that two new stations hopped on board this week. If yours is one of them, call 'em to say thanks and request Bucky again...)

Finally, more congratulations to Bucky--the rockin' music video for "Gotta Be Somebody" just made its debut on GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown at #20. You can see it on GAC TV Tuesday at 1:29 and 11:49 AM and again at 7:29 PM, or anytime at GAC.com. CMT's Pure 12-Pack is a must-vote, too--he's been #1 there for several weeks running. (We sure love a winning streak...)

More soon--enjoy your evening!

Bucky Covington's good Billboard news, and an trip to the ASCAP Country Music Awards (updated with red carpet video link)

Bucky Covington gives the audience a new perspective on "A Different World" at the Indiana State Fair; many thanks to the talented Buckaholic for this fun shot.

Bucky Covington's new release, "Gotta Be Somebody", [hear it at WBEE] winds up its official radio impact day with two good-news notes: it moves up to #49 on Billboard's Country Indicator chart this week (from its #53 debut), and it's the sixth-most-added country single of this week, according to Country Aircheck. (Thanks to a kind Anon for the Aircheck update.) Looks like it's off to a fine start!

Tonight was a special one at the Ryman for Bucky and his country-music contemporaries, as they gathered to honor the legendary JD Souther at the 47th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards in Nashville. According to the Society's press release: "Honorees and special guests in attendance included Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, Trace Adkins, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Keith Anderson, JD Souther, Jackson Browne, Rodney Crowell, Darryl Worley, Jason Michael Carroll, Love and Theft, David Nail, Eric Church, Bucky Covington, Heidi Newfield, Jimmy Webb, Chuck Wicks, Danny Gokey and Billy Currington. Tennessee Titans punter Craig Hentrich also attended." (Bucky became an ASCAP songwriter in 2007; we've always been fond of his songwriting side.) Here's hoping some wire photos pop up as soon as possible...

Updated: Heather Byrd of the Tennessean spoke with several of the stars on the red carpet at the Ryman tonight; click here for the video. (Bucky gives songwriters their props toward the end of the four and a half minute segment.)

Have a wonderful evening!

Bucky Covington's "I Want My Life Back"--big bullets are boss!

Image from a recent trade ad for Bucky Covington's "I Want My Life Back"; click to hear Bucky's latest hit at his official MySpace.

Could it be that after a long summer of chart turbulence and excellent live shows, Bucky Covington's "I Want My Life Back" is finding its home in the hearts (and ears) of radio listeners? Sure looks that way--the song starts the weekend with an impressive three-digit-bullet on the Mediabase charts today. (Yes!)

We'll have a full post for you here soon, but we had to celebrate the good news--huge thanks to you for letting your local station know you love this beautiful song. The official music video hasn't yet been made, but the one below is a stunningly-done unofficial concert montage by our extremely talented friend Buckymouse. Enjoy! News post next...