Bucky Covington to host 2015 Artists Music Guild Heritage Awards (via Richmond County Daily Journal)

Bucky Covington will have the honor of hosting this year's Artists Music Guild Awards in Monroe, NC on November 14th.  The Richmond County Daily Journal reported the news earlier today, and the article includes an intriguing look at the accomplished company Bucky will be keeping that evening:

There are scheduled performances by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas ("Dancing in the Street"), Dee Dee Sharp ("Mashed Potato Time"), Billy Paul ("Me and Mrs. Jones"), Melanie Safka ("Brand New Key"), Chubby Checker ("The Twist"), David and the Giants ("Riders in the Sky"), David L. Cook ("Drop That Rock"), Mike Manuel ("Got My Name in the Big Book") plus many more.

Ticket and event information are available at the Guild's website, or call the AMG offices at 704-282-1164. More soon!

Bucky Covington's new single "I Feel Ya" available NOW, new EP Happy Man available on iTunes July 14th!

 Photo Credit: Calli Hum Photography

Bucky Covington's got some brand new tunes coming your way--welcome, summer!  Here's the scoop from today's press release:

Nashville, TN…June 30, 2015 – Country music hit-maker and TV star Bucky Covington is back with a new single (available today) and his very first EP is set to release July 14th. Fans can pre-order the 6 song EP starting today and receive the new single "I Feel Ya" immediately. Bucky produced his new music alongside Grammy nominated producer Dale Oliver and is very excited to finally be able to share it with his fans. Along with this being Covington’s first EP release as an independent artist, this also marks his first release in 3 years. Happy Man, the new EP from Bucky Covington, will release digitally July 14th and is available for pre-order now HERE as “I Feel Ya” shipped to country radio this month via PlayMpe and CDX.

"This project means a lot to me as an independent artist" Bucky says. "The good part is that there’s no one telling me what songs to pick, and the bad part is no one is there to tell me what songs to pick or paying for making the music, so all the risk is on me. That said, I hope everyone loves it as much as I do!", the singer adds with his signature lighthearted smile and a laugh.

 Bucky Covington Happy Man EP track listing:

1. “I Feel Ya” (Eric Mallon, Ruben Estevez, Jason Afable)
2. “Girl You Get To Me” (Dale Oliver, Serg Salinas, Michael Harter)
3. “I’m Saying Something” (Matt Warren)
4. “Somewhere Looking Beautiful” (Bucky Covington, Dale Oliver, Dan Couch)
5. “Buzzin” (Brad Hull)
 6. “Happy Man” (Shannon Lawson)

Look for a single review ASAP--in the meantime, check out Bucky's tour dates here and you can listen to him sing it live and loud!  More very soon--W

Bucky Covington teams up with Clearview Management

 Bucky Covington's starting off the spring with a new affiliation--he's now represented by Clearview Artists Management as he continues his career as a must-see independent recording artist.  Here's the news from the press release:

With a solid foundation of 3 top 10 hits and 6 charted singles, TV and Country Music Star Bucky Covington has partnered with Clearview Artist Management to guide his career for continued success as an independent artist.
Forward thinkers and industry veterans Steve Schweidel and Sean Carpenter are the perfect fit to guide an established artist through the hoops and hurdles that accompany going Independent in today's ever changing music industry.
"The business of artist management has changed. As the entertainment industry itself enters a new era of figuring out how to monetize art, Clearview Artist Management is designed to harken back to a time when personal involvement was the keystone to success," says CVA founder Steve Schweidel, an innovator with experience on the road and in the studio. "Clearview is proof that nothing beats direct attention."
"We are very excited and honored to be working with Bucky," Sean Carpenter adds. "He is personable, genuine and one of the best artists in the business."
Clearview Management's roster includes the multi-platinum country rock veterans Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, James Otto, Elizabeth Lyons and Champion Bull Rider Ty Murray.
Connect with Bucky on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or visit www.BuckyCovington.com

About Bucky Covington: Bucky Covington is a man known as much for his engaging personality as his formidable talent. Both come together on stage, where the North Carolina native with a rocker's charisma and country boy charm thrills old and new fans alike as he criss-crosses the country. With his first album, Bucky earned a place at the forefront of a new generation of country singers scoring 3 consecutive Top 10 hits including "A Different World" peaking at #4 on the Country Charts. He became the best selling debut artist of that year, with the best first-week sales and highest Top 200 debut of any male country artist in 15 years.

Bucky is currently in studio finishing his new project. He has been writing and producing his own music along side Grammy nominated producer Dale Oliver. Many fans have watched him from his first days as a finalist on American Idol, and have seen him mature as an artist and yet maintain the unspoiled outlook that makes him the complete package- the guy next door with talent and charisma to burn. As he comes into his own both musically and personally, Bucky Covington is more than fulfilling the promise he brought to the table initially, and he continues to establish himself as one of the most exciting country performers on the contemporary country scene.

And as we always say around here, summer's just not summer without a hot live Bucky Covington show!  Check out his latest tour dates right here.  More soon...

Video link: Bucky Covington, Katherine Cook and Kennedy on "The Doctors"

Bucky Covington, Katherine Cook and beautiful baby Kennedy appeared on The Doctors today; in their segment, the couple shared their experience after Kennedy was diagnosed with infantile hemangiomas.  (A new off-label treatment is working well for the family, and Kennedy is as adorable as can be--awww.)  Catch the segment now on The Doctors website, and catch Bucky on the road all spring--tour details right here.  More soon!

TONIGHT (Saturday, 2/7): Bucky Covington LIVE at the Stone Country Saloon in Bartonville, IL...

Get ready: Bucky Covington returns to the stage tonight for a great cause! Join Bucky, Heather Green and Highway 61 in Bartonville, IL this evening (February 7th, 2015) for a concert to benefit Limestone Easter Seals. It's happening at the Stone Country Saloon (map) and the party begins at 7:00 p.m. (If you haven't checked out Bucky's tour page lately, hop on over there now. There are plenty of new concert dates posted, and much more to come.) More soon!