"American Idol" reject Bucky Covington got a real boost to his career -- as headliner at -- hold for it -- The Great Southeast Balloon Fest. The wha? TMZ was on scene when Bucky boy blasted his own brand of hot air and spastic dancing for what looks like an audience of dozens of adoring old folks in Anderson, South Carolina. Bucky "performed" before the hot dog eating contest, and just after the wing eating contest. At least he was out in front of other bands like ... Morris Day and the Time! Oh-wee-oh-wee-oh!
When your final 15 minutes of "Idol" fame tick down ... this is where you go. There's always the balloon ride.
Posted at 3:35PM on Sep 7th 2007 by SuperStarSteve
2. Apparently TMZ does not follow country music. His newly released album has received good reviews, with the newest single going to #1 on the country charts and #4 on the Billboard 200, certainly awarding him more than 15 minutes. I'm not much of a Bucky fan but country music stars are not as snobby as your average rock star and they are quite frequently found playing smaller venuews such as state fairs and casinos, making them accessible to those fans who don't have a $100 to pay for a ticket.
You guys should probably do a little more homework when you are attempting to belittle people.
Posted at 3:39PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Tammy Why-not?
3. Hey, I like Bucky! And he can't be doing too bad since his song is on the radio. He's a lot better then some of the contestants we got this last season!
4. SCREW YOU TMZ! Bucky has a country album out that is doing quite well. Just because he doesn't live in Hollyweird doesn't mean you have to down the young man. In other parts of the country we are REAL people not FAKE like Hollyweird.
6. What's wrong with that?? TMZ, you don't need to be snots about this.. I went to a Balloon Festival last year and it was very cool.. Also, not into Bucky's music but what's the big deal? Give 'em a break -- I'm sure his fans are thrilled
7. There must be a lot of bitter people working at TMZ. They have all turned into Perez Hilton wannabes. They are reporting NON-news and dissing so-called "has beens" that are probably making more money than THEY are. TMZ hasnt had a good story since the Michael Richards fiasco. TMZ is becoming the "Where are they now?" of websites. Sad.
Posted at 3:46PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Dirty white Boy.
9. Slow news day tmz? Stop picking on Bucky! He's been touring with Sawyer Brown and doing very well! His 2nd single off his awesome album comes out next week"It's Good To Be Us", and he just does these county fairs and fests as a side job. It's plain to see that the footage you chose has been edited to show same moves over and over. He's having fun; what's wrong with that? TMZ is pathetic!
11. you think thats bad. Kimberly Caldwell and Paris Bennett will be playing the Richmond County Fair this weekend in Staten Island, NY. there is more publicity for the elephant that will be there than these two rejects.
12. Now, You are going way too far when you try to insult Morris Day and the Time. They are freakin awesome, especially live. I have seen almost a hundred concerts and they are in the top two of best all time performances.
At least TMZ rated them higher than whoever this guy is!
13. Bucky has been doing well on country radio - better than most of the Idol Winners. True, he may not be the best dancer, but what does it matter! He was having fun, his fans were having fun - that's what matter!
14. Hey TMZ, howz about staying within your Thirty Mile Zone? I'm no country fan, no midwestern hillbilly, no huge American Idol-tard and never attended a balloon festival, but this seems like a cheap shot at somebody making their living in the entertainment business. From this post, I take it TMZ only approves of 'stars' who have 'already made it big.' I see absolutely no reason to bash this kid over the fact that he's playing a gig at - what appears from the ad' to be a pretty big deal in that particular area. TMZ, how about sticking to bashing those in the entertainment industry WORTHY of being bashed - there certainly SEEMS to be enough 'Lilos' and Michael Richards et al worthy of your contempt. Make fun of the not-news-worthy heirs and heiresses, but leave hard-workin' folks alone, even when they don't fit your particular style of 'entertainment.'
