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BUCKY COVINGTON APPEARS ON DAYTIME MEDICAL TALK SHOW THE DOCTORS WITH HIS DAUGHTER

By on March 21, 2015 in In The Press
(L to R) Kennedy Taylor Covington, Katherine Cook, Bucky Covington, Dr. Jen Ashton, Dr. Travis Stork Photo Credit: The Doctors

(L to R) Kennedy Taylor Covington, Katherine Cook, Bucky Covington, Dr. Jen Ashton, Dr. Travis Stork
Photo Credit: The Doctors

Country Star and American Idol Finalist Bucky Covington appeared on an episode of the daytime medical talk show The Doctors on Friday February 27th, with his family to raise awareness about a cause that is very close to their hearts: the use of a heart medication to help with a rare form of birthmark requiring treatment. Bucky’s infant daughter Kennedy was diagnosed with Infantile Hemangiomas at 3 weeks old. After conferring with specialists, Bucky and fiancé Katherine decided that the best choice for their daughter would be to start a treatment process to reverse the advancing of the birthmark preventing permanent damage to the skin.

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Bucky Covington Joins Forces With F3 Entertainment And Buddy Lee Attractions

By on July 10, 2014 in In The Press

Bucky CovingtonAfter releasing his first independent single to Music Row and Grassroots stations earlier this summer, Country Star Bucky Covington is excited to announce his partnering with F3 Entertainment for management representation, and Buddy Lee Attractions for exclusive booking representation. As his single “BUZZIN” climbs the Music Row charts, Covington feels that the addition of F3 and Buddy Lee Attractions completes the perfect team to continue the momentum for his recently launched career as an independent artist. Continue Reading →

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BUCKY COVINGTON RELEASES “BUZZIN” TO COUNTRY RADIO MARKING HIS FIRST SINGLE AS AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST

By on April 17, 2014 in In The Press

Country music star Bucky Covington is thrilled to release his first single as an independent artist, “BUZZIN,” to country radio. “BUZZIN,” the lead single from Bucky’s current project expected out later this year, is the perfect summer-time theme song, written by Brad Hull and produced by Covington himself and Dale Oliver. The song delivers to country radio this week via PlayMPE and CDX, and brings Covington’s fans a new and exciting side twist to his vocal style.

 

After deciding to go independent last year, 2014 is starting off great for Bucky Covington. He is currently in studio wrapping up his new independent project, which he is co-producing with Grammy nominated Dale Oliver, and gearing up for upcoming tour dates. Covington plans to release an EP showcasing his new sound in the fall, coincidentally around the same time of the expected birth of his first child.

 

A determined, talented, and genuine artist, Bucky began his career with 3 consecutive top 10 hits, including “A Different World,” “I’ll Walk,” and “It’s Good To Be Us,” with his self-titled debut album releasing at #1 and marking the highest first week sales of any artist that year, and going on to become the best selling debut artist that year.  The video for Covington’s last single “Drinking Side Of Country,” a duet with Shooter Jennings that Covington wrote and co-produced, garnered over 2 million hits on YouTube within 72 hours of premiering. Bucky is currently touring nationwide and gearing up for the release of his single “Buzzin.” In addition to competing on the 5th Season of American Idol, Bucky’s national television appearances include Good Morning America, Live With Kelly, The Tonight Show, Fox & Friends, and many more. To learn more about Bucky Covington and see upcoming tour dates, connect with him at BuckyCovington.com, onFacebook , or on Twitter @BuckyCovington.

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The Best Valentine’s Day Yet For Daddy-To-Be Bucky Covington

By on February 14, 2014 in In The Press

Photo credit Amanda Vaughn | Red Owl Photography

A baby is on the way for country music star BUCKY COVINGTON and fiancée, Monarch Publicity’s Katherine Cook! The couple, who have been inseparable since they met in early 2007 and became engaged in 2010, just found out they will become three with the arrival of their first child this fall. The pair broke the news earlier today on People.com (http://celebritybabies.people.com/2014/02/13/bucky-covington-katherine-cook-pregnant-expecting-first-child/) . Continue Reading →

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Autism Sings | Benefit For Autism At Margaritaville

By on December 23, 2013 in Special Events

Bucky CovingtonBilly Dean, Gloriana, Bucky Covington, Austin Webb and many more gathered together for a great night of music at Margaritaville in Nashville to help raise awareness and show their support for autism at the Autism Sings benefit.  Check out the video for some interviews and highlights from this fantastic event for a good cause! Continue Reading →

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“Autism Sings!” Benefit Concert October 1 At Margaritaville Nashville

By on September 17, 2013 in In The Press

Autism Sings! Artists from the Country and Christian genres are uniting to show their support for the fight against autism on Tuesday, October 1, at the Nashville benefit concert Autism Speaks™ Presents Autism Sings! Continue Reading →

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Bucky Covington Receiving Rave Reviews About New Album

By on September 19, 2012 in In The Press

Fans were finally able to quench their thirst for new music from Bucky Covington last week with the release of his long-awaited sophomore album GOOD GUYS on September 11, 2012. Here’s what some of the nation’s toughest critics are saying about the record:

COUNTRY WEEKLY
“He is as adept at the beautifully written heartbreak ballad…as he is on the rambunctious…”

GAC:
“a solid collection that serves as an important step for the young artist.”

NEW YORK TIMES
“…a testament to his vocal charm…”

ROUGHSTOCK
“Good Guys is Bucky Covington doing what he does best. He’s an emotive, effervescent vocalist with a winning personality and that personality and emotion is shown in abundance throughout the album.”

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Bucky Covington Prepares To Release New Album

By on September 11, 2012 in In The Press

TWEET: Be a good guy & buy @BuckyCovington’s new cd GOOD GUYS w/ “Drinking Side Of Country”-1st wk benefits @HelpTheGoodGuys http://bit.ly/O8YbZ7

BUCKY COVINGTON’s long-awaited sophomore album is set for release this Tuesday, September 11.  As part of the launch week plans for GOOD GUYS, which GAC declares “a solid collection that serves as an important step for the young artist,” fans can get a preview of the full album starting today at AOL and catch him on FoxNews.com LIVE on 9/13 at 2:40pm Eastern.  Covington will also perform his latest hit, “Drinking Side Of Country,” on new late night program The Nick & Artie Show (DirectTV and SiriusXM) on Wednesday, September 13. Other upcoming appearances include ABC News Now, USMagazine.com and People.com. Continue Reading →

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Bucky Covington’s 1st Race In Legends Car Is Huge Success Raising Awareness For HELP THE GOOD GUYS

By on August 16, 2012 in In The Press

Nashville, TN…(August 15, 2012)… Country Music Star Bucky Covington was ecstatic on Saturday August 11th when he got the chance to drive a Legends Race Car and play a full band show for fans at the Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, all in support of Help The Good Guys. Although Covington only got a few practice laps the week before the race, he had a strong finish in the middle of the pack with no damage to the car. The track presented Bucky with a 7-foot tall trophy to recognize his work on behalf of Help The Good Guys, an organization that supports fire fighters injured in the line of duty. Also, attendance at the Fairgrounds Speedway was boosted because of the Covington’s involvement in the weekend’s festivities, reaching a final count of over 10,000 spectators.

“I’m always glad to do what I can to support injured fire fighters through Help The Good Guys,” says Covington,  “and getting to experience driving a race car for the 1st time made it that much more memorable. I am so thankful to the Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville and to the Young Racing family for giving us such a meaningful opportunity.” Proceeds from the race and concert go to Help The Good Guys, an organization providing immediate financial relief to fire fighters and their families who have been injured on duty. 

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Bucky Covington Honored At 51st Annual IAFF Convention For His Work With Help The Good Guys

By on August 9, 2012 in In The Press

Photo: Bucky Covington (left) and IAFF President Harold Schaitberger (right)
Photo Credit: Jocelyn Augustino

Nashville, TN…(July 30, 2012)… Bucky Covington recently attended the 51st Annual International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Convention held in Philadelphia, PA, where IAFF President Harold Schaitberger surprised Covington before his full band performance with a personalized Fire Fighter helmet to thank him for his passionate work with the organization’s Charitable Foundation. Over the last year Bucky has been working closely with Help The Good Guys and the IAFF Charitable Foundation to provide financial relief to injured fire fighters and their families, hosting benefit events, visiting burn centers and burn camps and making donations from his music and merchandise sales.

Throughout the three-day convention, Bucky shared with the 3000+ attending IAFF members his efforts with Help The Good Guys and their goals to help Fire Fighters in the U.S. and Canada. Covington will be releasing his sophomore album Good Guys on September 11th with a portion of the proceeds from the first week sales benefitting the IAFF Charitable Foundation.

Next up for Bucky is a Legends Car Race on August 11th at the Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, TN where he will drive a custom made Legends Racecar to benefit Help The Good Guys and the Nashville Local 140 Fire Fighter’s Relief Fund. Following the race he’ll perform a concert from the fairgrounds to round out the evening’s entertainment, all to benefit our country’s brave fire fighters.

About Bucky Covington: Bucky Covington’s self-titled debut CD opened at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with the biggest first week sales for any debut country artist that year. He went on to become the best selling debut artist that year and delivered three consecutive Top 10 hit singles to country radio. In addition to competing on the fifth season of American Idol, Bucky’s national television appearances have included Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly!, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show and Fox & Friends. His new single “Drinking Side Of Country” has just been released to country radio and will be included on his highly anticipated sophomore CD Good Guys, expected September 11, 2012. To learn more about Bucky Covington, connect at www.buckycovington.com or follow him on Twitter @buckycovington.

ABOUT HELP THE GOOD GUYS: Thousands of firefighters suffer duty related injuries or illness every year. Many are permanently injured with life altering disabilities and are unable to return to work. Help The Good Guys serves to honor and support our country’s injured Fire Fighters who are experiencing financial crisis due to work related injuries. Founded by medically retired Metro Nashville police officer Mickey Milam, the organization seeks to ease the emotional and financial burden for our wounded community heroes. To learn more, visit www.HelpTheGoodGuys.com.

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