Bucky Covington
Bucky Covington Trivia
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Trivia
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In November and December of 2006, Bucky performed on the GAC Country Music Christmas Tour.
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One of Bucky's singles entitled "Empty Handed" appeared in NASCAR '08 as part of the in-game soundtrack.
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Bucky performed selections from his album during a nationwide tour in 2007.
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On February 13, 2007, Bucky's wife Crystal announced that she would file for divorce after more than seven years of marriage.
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Bucky's single "A Different World" reached #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Bucky's self-titled debut album was released on April 17, 2007, and has sold more than 310,000 nationwide.
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After American Idol, Bucky stated in USA Today that he bought a house in Franklin, Tennessee near Nashville.
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Bucky's personal goal in life is to make music a full-time job.
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Bucky doesn't have any formal singing training.
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Bucky is also a guitarist, bassist, drummer and songwriter.
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At the age of 18, Bucky taught himself how to play the guitar and then began performing in clubs.
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Bucky attended high school at Scotland County High School.
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Bucky's parents are Gene Covington and Deborah Gates.
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Bucky finished American Idol 2006 in 8th place.
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In December 2006, Bucky signed a recording contract with Lyric Street Records, and released a single, "A Different World", on January 16, 2007.
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Bucky's wife was so nervous during eliminations that she had a bucket next to sofa in case she threw up.
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Bucky was born in the year of the Snake.
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Bucky's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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Bucky says Simon is his favorite judge because "he's funny to watch."
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If he could have any other talent other than singing, Bucky says it would be "racing."
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Before Bucky performs, he always flips a coin.
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If Bucky won American Idol he would thank the camera first.
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Bucky's American Idol is Kid Rock.
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Bucky was eliminated from American Idol during "Queen" week where he sang "Fat Bottomed Girls."
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Bucky has light blue eyes.
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Bucky stands at 6'2.
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Bucky auditioned for American Idol in Greensboro.
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Over the years, Bucky has been part of several bands, both country and rock. After some time, he elected to perform both original and cover material in a cross-genre vein.
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Bucky's favorite male artist is Eminem.
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Bucky's favorite female artist is Pink.
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Bucky started singing at the age of 18.
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As a day job, Bucky and his brother paint cars.
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Bucky was charged for misleading police in 1998.
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Bucky is divorced from his wife, Crystal.
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Bucky was named after his grandfather, Buck.
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Bucky's parents are Gene Covington and Debbie Gates.
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Bucky has a twin brother, Rocky.
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Quotes
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Bucky: (On getting in American Idol) The main reason I wanted to get on the show was to get enough recognition to start a career.
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Bucky: Chase your dreams. They don't come to you.
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Bucky: I learned two words a long time ago that help out a lot: 'Screw it.' If something's bothering you, don't dwell on it. Just let it go. Worrying ain't gonna do nothing but make it worse.
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Bucky: (On if he won American Idol) If I win, I'm going to make some albums and pay my bills off. All of them!
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