"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.
16. Well said Tammy. Country artist are the best. They go to military bases and do FREE concerts for our soldiers. Don't hear any other artist doing this. Have you thanked a Soldier today. Happy Friday everybody and have a great week-end.
17. I agree with most of the comments on here. Bucky Covington is doing VERY well and def. much better than most of the winners of past American Idol seasons. And also... country music is pretty damn popular right now, so maybe TMZ (which I love and visit every day) should start realizing not everyone needs to be a hollywood trainwreck or drop dead gorgeous to do well and have a lot of fans. I'm just saying, maybe TMZ should consider giving more credit to successful artists in different areas of the entertainment industry, not just the mainstream gossip mag. cover people.
18. #16 gagal - Good for you! I am a marine mom; you said it right! Country stars look after our soldiers! (Except for a few chicks....hee hee!)
Stop picking on Bucky!
Posted at 4:02PM on Sep 7th 2007 by PROUD MARINE MOM!
19. How many entertainers start out doing small venues and opening for other people before making it big? I'm sure Bucky gave a great performance at the event and probably enjoyed doing it too! TMZ - that was a low shot.
21. TMZ - you are stupid. Anderson, South Carolina is not in the Midwest and nor was "The Great Southeast Ballon Fest" held in the Midwest. You people are so busy coming up with something rude to say that you can't even handle simple geography. Morons.
22. Guess you guys don't do country music cause the Buckster is doing mighty fine. His music video is also wonderful. I suggest doing some research before you stick your foot in it.
25. I'm really beginning to understand how vile TMZ is. Who works there? The devil and his minions? How about getting a conscience before you all go to hell.
I'm not a Bucky Fan per se but I like him and know that he is having a really successful career in country music. He seems like a very nice person. He never speaks ill of anyone when he does interviews.
The previous poster who wrote about Bucky's success on the charts and so forth is exactly right.
Let's see. Would Bucky Covington trade his career for a chance to be one of Harvey's minions on TMZ? Fat chance. Ha! So who has the last laugh?
Yeah, Bucky and Britney and all the wealthy celebrities and performers who are just killing you with jealousy.
26. South Carolina is hardly in the Midwest. Come on, TMZ. Why is it that everyone from Southern California has no clue where any other state or region is outside their precious little area?
27. Do your homework. Bucky is taking the country music world by storm. He is the biggest selling new male country artist of 2007, and his single "A Different World" is a Top 5 hit and a staple of current radio playlists. His self-titled first album debuted at Number 1 on the Billoboard Hot Country Albums charts, and he is about to tour with another hot country newcomer, Jason Michael Carroll. So, before you make Bucky out to be another William Hung, which he could not be further from, check your facts and stats.
28. Hey Buckt give em ell...you are tmz so any publicity is good publicity....Hey it could be worse you could be a tmz staffer..As previously reported they get most of thier sources the Hollywood new fashiln way..yes you heard correctly...givin up the ole purple starfish..they sure keep those staffers busy...
29. I'm not a Bucky fan, but as was commented, he's doing ok in the country world right now. I have to suffer through his music while my daughter watches the top 20 videos every week. I like some country but not him...but evidently a lot of people do. Pretty cheap shot. Slow news day. I guess Britney's weave must have stayed under her hat and she wore underwear today.
