"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.
136. The writer is making fun of Bucky. Bucky has had a number one hit on Country Music. He's won No. 1 in Country Music and is very successful. Bucky will go on long after many of the idol winners. He's in his right genre of music and he not only is gorgeous, he's very personable. He knows how to keep his fans.
137. Hey I thinnk Buckey is doing well and the Hot Air Balloon Fest is agreat place for exposure and fun. You don't always have to do formal concerts. Leave him alone
138. TMZ is retarted. I guess this was all they could come up with. Must be a slow weekend. I like Bucky and I like South Carolina. He is from that part of the US so why wouldn't he play there. Anyway that's a good way for him to get his music out, which is pretty good. I wish him the best of luck. He could be as weird as those other freaks TMZ usually reports on. Hopefully this is the worse thing on him that they will ever be able to come up with.
139. Bucky is laughing all the way to the bank with a #1 country single so if he does a Balloon Fest or whatever from time to time, so what? If you think you could do better, go right ahead!
140. You are a bunch of MORONS AT TMZ! Bucky has a great country song out "it's a different world" and Bucky you couldn't have said it any better. These people are from a world! SNOBS!
141. Clay Aiken....smiley boy??? Have you seen him dance with Angela and Quiana??? That man is HOT HOT HOT and has the best concerts I"ve ever seen- and I"ve been to a lot. Never misjudge Mr. Aiken and please don't compare him to Sanjaya!!!! Geez!
143. whoever wrote this are a bunch of idiots. bucky covington is making a big name for himself in country music.
Posted at 9:57PM on Sep 8th 2007 by krystal pacheco
144. Just to set the record straight - Bucky was booked over a year ago, way before his album came out - so we got a great deal! Anderson is home to an awesome balloon festival and also hosts portions of the National Balloon Championships. If TMZ was really there, then they would have been blown away by both the concerts and the balloons. Have you ever seen 70 balloons rise up into the air at one time? It's awesome! Sorry TMZ is so cynical that the simple things of life are not appreciated. But the rest of you - come on out next year on Labor Day and enjoy this family friendly, economical, fun, and beautiful event.
Posted at 11:58PM on Sep 8th 2007 by balloonfaninanderson
145. Wow, what a horrible thing to say about Bucky!!! Everytime that I get into my car to go somewhere, "It's A Different World", is playing on the air!!!! Wouldn't it be really great, if we could go back to the WORLD that he sings about, instead of the CRUEL AND NASTY WORLD that we live in today? TMZ needs to stick to writing about the people that they are more like; Britney, Paris, Nicole, Lindsay, et al and leave the HARD WORKING PEOPLE ALONE. PROUD TO BE A COUNTRY BUMPKIN REDNECK!!!!!
Posted at 9:59PM on Sep 8th 2007 by imalilcntrygrl
146. #128..Are you one of TMZ's writers? You write like one.. just thought I'd ask. ROFLMAO!!!
150. I can't find my original comment, so I am again writing to say that I don't know why I even bother to read TMZ. You guys are worse than the Enquirer and I stopped reading that when the Paparrazi were involved in Princess Di's death. Calling Bucky a "Wannabeen" is soooo off base! And, I think you TMZ creeps are getting an earfull on this story...if you can call it a story. Bucky is doing great and destined for superstardom!
Posted at 10:00PM on Sep 12th 2007 by cherokeefeather
