Bucky Covington is an American Idol contestant from Season 5. He placed eighth in the competition. Covington released his self-titled debut album on April 17, 2007, on Lyric Street Records and has received positive reviews. The album was produced by the lead singer of Sawyer Brown, Mark Miller.
Singles, Albums and EPs
Covington's first three singles from his self-titled album were "It's Good to Be Us," "A Different World" and "I'll Walk." His fourth single, "I Want My Life Back", was the lead-off song from his second album, I'm Alright, due in the spring of 2010. Bucky's fifth single, "Gotta Be Somebody", was released to radio in late September, 2009, and a digital EP, Live From Rockingham, was released in November, 2009.
Personal Life
After seven years of marriage, Bucky and his wife Crystal separated. He currently lives near Franklin, Tennessee.People.com: Bucky Covington & Wife Split
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Fast Facts
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Full name
William Joel Covington III
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Born
November 8, 1977
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Birthplace
Rockingham, North Carolina
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Years active
2006 - present
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Season
5
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Placed
8th
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Fact:
First single, "A Different World", cracked the country radio Top 10
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Second album is scheduled for release Spring, 2010
