Bucky Covington
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Bucky Covington is an upcoming American Singer who rose to fame when he was chosen one of the finalist of the top rating Reality Singing Contest American Idol. Despite, landing for just eight placed, Bucky can still be called a winner because his going to release his debut album, Bucky which is due on April 2007.
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About
Bucky Covington was born on November 8, 1977 at Rocking Ham, North Carolina to Gene Covington and Deborah Gates. His real name was William Joel "Bucky" Covington III. Bucky has an identical twin brother name Rocky. Both of them grew up as a musician, Rocky was the former lead singer of Swamp Cat. In 1996, Bucky graduated at Scotland County High School.
In 2005, the identical twins auditioned for the season five of American Idol in Greensboro, North Carolina. Only Bucky has advanced to the final twelve and landed for eight place.
In the later part of 2006, Bucky signed a recording contract under Lyric Street Records. In January 2007, he released his first single, "A Different World". His debut album has released last April 17, 2007.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- Simple Man
- Thunder Rolls
- Superstition
- Oh Boy
- Real Good Man
- Best I Ever Had
- Fat Bottomed Girls
Awards & Certifications
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Hot 100 | US Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | A Different World | 58 | 5 | Bucky |
| 2007 | It's Good To Be Us | - | 24 | Bucky |
News
Tours & Concerts
2008 Tours
May 31, 2008, Grizzly Rose, Denver, Colorado, United States
Aug 24, 2008 Cancun Cantina, Hanover, Maryland, United States
Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | A Different World | |
| 2007 | It's Good To Be Us | Hollywood Records |
Compilations & Live Releases
 American Idol Season 5: Encores
May 23, 2006 |
Other artists
Similar artists
Contemporaries
Influences
Trivia
- Bucky Covington has a twin brother named Rocky, who is also a musician and the lead singer of the North Carolina band Rule of N9ne.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Country | Country Rock | Rock | American Idol
