November 8th Challenge!

Here we go, I haven't had a challenge since the It's Good To Be Us contest...congrats once again to Florida Shine by the way. Why am I challenging you now? Well - November 8th is Bucky Covington and twin brother Rocky Covington's birthday. What can you get for the boy that has most everything he can want? How about a firm nudge on CD sales! I challenge YOU the fans to go out the week of Nov 9th and buy yourself a new copy or three of Bucky's self titled debut CD. This is a great time for you to share the Bucky with those on your holiday gift giving list AND push those sales higher. Buck has held his sales steady for the last month or two, but I want to give a good push for the boys birthday.

So get out there, look for a copy or 3 of that CD! If you are at Target or Walmart don't forget to get a count and note the display so that you can enter Bucky's current contest at the Official Bucky site. This is your chance to share everything Bucky including top 10 hit "I'll Walk" with everyone around you. I am getting 2 for sure, so everyone get out there and get that CD!

Also throw in an extra request for I'll Walk today for Deb, our guru for all things Bucky. Today is her birthday - wahoo! Cake, candles - top 10 hit. What more can a girl ask for? Bump up your requests a notch or two over the upcoming weeks and lets get that baby to #1!!!

In Case You Weren't Paying Attention...

Alright - I have to say it. Steve Cook (the bass player Steve, not the guitar player Steve *that note intended for jaded journalist*) is one of my favorite people in the band. Yeah, there are some other great members. Bucky comes to mind (hehe), and then there is Rocky, and Ducky too. Can't forget Scott and of course Tom...oh and Brian is awesome too. But really, Steve is one of my favorites . *EDIT* OMG - I forgot Jeff - Jeff, you are one of my favorite people too, honest! ***and Terra, and Katherine - and anyone who happens to ride on the bus more than once a year!

Recently a jaded journalist (see above) wrote what is best described as a scathing recap - 'nuff said. He deserves no further attention, except what Steve had to say on the deal... "Because really – shouldn’t you judge for yourself?" Check Steve's Shiny Bass blog for the rest of his very enlightening take; Steve Cook | Shiny Bass | Journal

Meanwhile - don't forget to check Bucky's MySpace page today - that trivia contest should be updated and be ready to text to win!

#9 Baby!

This morning finds Bucky Coving- ton's "I'll Walk" firmly planted in the #9 slot on Mediabase weighted. Way to go Bucky and each and every fan who has dialed themselves silly requesting "I'll Walk"! Keep going, lets push this baby up!

Bon Voyage Little Buddies!

If you are having an odd sense of deja vu, that is ok. So am I. The beloved Bucky Buddies have spent the summer and part of the fall desperately trying to break free from mine and Buckyfan3's homes. Murphy's Law has been involved in each and every failed attempt, along with some astronomy most likely ("the stars are not aligned"). Anyhow - the little buggers have been staying rent free for FAR too long and is time to kick them to the curb.

This upcoming week they will be heading to their forever homes, split just a bit off from down the middle, a herd of painfully cute plushes are headed to Milwaukee Children's Hospital on Monday, and the rest of the pack will be making their trip hopefully Tuesday to Ronald McDonald House - Madison. I have taken photos along the way - if you flip back a few pages you should be able to see them, if they aren't there, click the Bucky Buddies Blog link. Tonight I had a chance to finish getting them ready, and then shot some photos of the crew in their travel bags and ready to go.

If you have missed the Bucky Buddy discussion - Bucky Buddies are plush animals lovingly selected by Bucky Covington fans who in Bucky's name will be heading off to live with children who are under treatment at hospitals. (We tried St. Judes, they don't take plush animals - and we already had them all set to go.) So each Buddy has a hang tag "Bucky's Buddies" that hangs around their neck. The tag is denim and super cute (Buckyfan3 - you rock girl!) With the plush goes a Bucky poster (courtesy of me) and a personal note autographed by Bucky (Bucky - you rock too!) The icing on the cake came courtesy of Lyric Street. Each Buddy is accompanied by a self titled Bucky Covington CD. I need to thank Deb for helping facilitate that - and Lyric Street for coming through.

The buddies will be moving into their new homes just prior to the holidays which should help bring a smile or 60 to the kids, and Bucky's debut CD will provide something to sing along with while they wait for the sophomore release. The blame for this goes to the "It's Good To Be Us" contest - pesky thing that it was, this idea was born of it (Buckyfan3, did I mention you rock?!) and has been literally months in the planning. Powers that be willing, it is something we will repeat yearly, hopefully with Lyric Street's blessings. Enjoy the pics - and wish the little guys good luck with their new families!

Is It Lonely at the Top?

Gosh no! Bucky's I'll Walk has topped the chats - at #1 on the Music Row Chart. Wahoo!!!! Keep on requesting, we can make this happen on Billboard, Radio and Records, Mediabase - and any other charts that might be lurking out there.

Thanks to Buckymouse on the BCO boards for this fantastic news!

New Contest!

It looks like Music City Networks has snuck in another contest on the Bucky Covington official website. And this is one we do every time we set foot in a Wal-Mart or Target, so easy enough to do! MCN wants you to check your local Target's and Wal-Mart's for Bucky's CD.

They want to know:

• How many are in stock?
• Is the CD in the New Release, Country, or Best Seller section?
• Is it displayed at the end of a row (end cap) or in the regular bins?
• How much does the CD cost?

And just to give a little added incentive they are offering prizes, wahoo!!!

• Grand Prize: 8x10, CD, t-shirt and hat - ALL autographed by Bucky!
• 15 Runner-up Prizes: autographed 8x10

Each fan who participates will also be automatically entered to win.

So how do you participate you ask!? Why go to Bucky's site - you don't even need to be an official fan club member for this one, just register for MCN. Click on the home page, then click Contests. It explains how to enter your info and has a handy "submit" button to go along with that.

I have checked 2 stores thusfar - and was entirely bummed to find not a single CD where formerly 3-4 had been found. The header card is gone too, not sure if someone is walking off with them - or if they aren't stocking it anymore. Hopefully by reporting that, MCN and Lyric Street can work to get the CD's back in stock in time for the holidays!

Happy Wednesday!

And the connection is....?

So I stumbled into an online auction for an autographed guitar, and thought - well, that is cool - who autographed it? The answer: Cast and crew of Big Brother. See for yourself CBS Big Brother signed guitar (Former HG's &Production) - eBay (item 190258478502 end time Oct-20-08 19:00:00 PDT)

Now I officially confess to being a Reality TV-a-holic...fortunately I am able to keep it slightly controlled through the modern miracle of network TV (wahoo!) So I have been known to watch most everything they put in front of me if it involves watching someone else live. Perhaps a bit voyeuristic? Who knows. If I am, many are equally guilty as evidenced by ratings.

I have been known to watch "So You Think You Can Dance", "Dancing with the Stars", "Survivor", "Next Top Model", "Amazing Race"...and yes, shocking..."American Idol"! As for the above mentioned guitar - yep, they have me too, I watch "Big Brother". Nothing more amusing than a bunch of lab mice trying to sort things out without killing each other, all the while having every moment filmed.

So when I saw the autographed guitar, my first thought was - COOL! Then I thought about it a bit more...aside from Evel Dick, I don't see any major connection between a guitar, and the theme of the show. They don't try and start a rock band while living in the house (thank you very much), they were lucky enough to score some video games - I think Guitar Hero might have been one, but umm...still not a major connection. So what is the allure with the guitar for me? Nothing - zip, zilch, nada. Were they house guests and crew to sign oh, I don't know - the Power of Veto box - that I would go for. Autographs on the wheel of doom that they put those keys in? You betcha, I would be game for that too. Even that rubber ducky that spent the summer cruising in circles in the little pool...at least the ducky was there. Sign the ducky, and I have a memento of the show.

Comparison - lets say you are a big fan of "Amazing Race" - so they hold an auction for a pair of Mark Ballas dancing shoes. Sweet - dancing shoes...and those relate to Amazing Race how???? Give me one of those cool "detour" cards, that to me screams "Amazing Race"; dancing shoes? Not so much.

So I am not bidding on the guitar - if you do, good luck in the auction. If you see the "Power of Veto" box up for sale, give me a shout. I am heading off next week to see Jason Michael Carroll, Trace Adkins and Craig Morgan - maybe they will have some Bucky Covington merchandise for sale...

Trace's New Video

Check out Bucky Covington's former (and certainly future) tour pal, Trace Adkins new video for Muddy Waters.

Q106FM Madison's Country | Photo Album |

The radio station that sponsored the St Judes event has their pictures up - lots of fantastic Bucky Covington ones, along with John Michael Montgomery and Joe Nichols. It was a fantastic event and a full house as the pics will show! Have a great Monday!

Q106FM Madison's Country | Photo Album |

Take Me Back...

If you haven't seen it yet - check out the fantastic video of Bucky Covington singing 'Ol Kentuck - it is amazing, awesome - and totally cool too. Includes lots of clips from shows, some outtakes plus behind the scenes clips - all most skillfully edited together to make one head bangin' video. Enjoy!

Bucky Covington - Ol' Kentuck