Bucky Covington
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William Joel "Bucky" Covington III (born November 8, 1977) is an American country music singer. He placed eighth on the 5th season of the Fox Network's talent competition series American Idol. In December 2006, he signed a recording contract with Lyric Street Records. His self-titled debut album, produced by Dale Oliver and Mark Miller of the band Sawyer Brown, was released on April 17, 2007. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and produced three hit singles on the Hot Country Songs charts: "A Different World" at number six, "It's Good to Be Us" at number eleven, and "I'll Walk" at number ten. Three more singles: "I Want My Life Back", "Gotta Be Somebody", and "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)", were released for an unreleased second album, titled I'm Alright, and later included on his 2012 album, Good Guys.
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American Idol's Top 3 Revealed — Are The Right Singers Going To The Season 24 Finale?
Bucky Covington returns to American Idol stage for Season 5 reunion, duets 'The Thunder Rolls' with Chris Tungseth
Bucky Covington Returns to 'American Idol' for Full-Circle 'The Thunder Rolls' Performance With Chris Tungseth
'American Idol' Bringing Back 5 Former Contestants From 2006's Season 5 for Reunion Episode
Bucky Covington Returns to American Idol for a Season 5 Reunion Twenty Years in the Making
Where Is ‘American Idol’ Season 5 Contestant Bucky Covington Now? His Life 20 Years Later
Fan-favorite NC ‘American Idol’ contestants are returning. Here’s how to watch
Chris Tungseth and Bucky Covington performed together on Monday’s American Idol semifinal (ABC Photo)
His Covington ancestry can probably be traced back into Anson County. William Joel “Bucky” Covington was born in Rockingham (Richmond County) NC to Gene Covington and Deborah Gates on November 8, 1977
‘American Idol’ Season 5 Contestant Looks Nearly Unrecognizable Amid Return to Music
“Bucky” Covington was born in Rockingham (Richmond County) NC to Gene Covington and Deborah Gates on November 8, 1977. During the 2005-2006 seasons of American Idol, Bucky Covington & his twin brother auditioned in Greensboro, NC individually.
Mr. Richard Lewis Spencer of Wadesboro NC was a musician and teacher. He played tenor saxophone in Otis Redding’s band, behind Curtis Mayfield and "The Impressions" & with "The Winston's."
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