"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 2:44AM on Sep 8th 2007 by spike the Poet
77. By the way, do you know who plays with Morris Day in the Time? If you suddenly start losing access to certain celebs that the members of the TIME produce, it's because, once again, you clowns didn't do your research...
Posted at 2:47AM on Sep 8th 2007 by spike the Poet
78. How is Bucky C. a wannabe? He's living his dream, doing everything he always hoped he'd get to do. I saw him on tv singing on the stage of the Grand Ol Opry. I saw his video on tv. I hear about his album on the charts and now hear the second album is coming out. I understand he's got more money than he ever thought he'd have. He's not working in his father's auto garage anymore but living his dreams out every day. Anyone who looks at the man's face can tell he is living his life for real, doing everything and more that he hoped to do.
That's not a wannabe in anybody's book.
Posted at 3:29AM on Sep 8th 2007 by The real thing
79. Tmz shame on you! Didn't your mother's teach you any thing.Bucky is one of the nicest guys you ever want to meet and he does childern's charitys. And your bad mouthing him.I just don't get it why do you want him to fail. Why don't you try doing some thing for charity it might make you less bitter .I think you owe alot of your readers an apology And also Mr. Covington (Bucky Rocks)
80. TMZ is a bunch of queens that hate southern people, it's obvious by your stories lately bashing the way we speak, and the way we dress and live. You all are a bunch of cochsuckers!
Posted at 8:18AM on Sep 8th 2007 by TMZ is on it's downward toilet spiral
81. Hey TMZ....no nasty comments about Morris Day and The Time please....I saw him in concert a few months ago and he was pretty damn fantastic!!! I don't know a whole lot about Bucky, but know he does have a fan base....go pick on someone else!
84. Well, TMZ, I see you've corrected your mistake in your headline! Bet you're embarassed! Good! Majority of great responses to your Bucky bashing makes me proud! You were so very wrong on this one! The editing of the film clip was obvious! Bucky rocks!!!
85. I'm SO glad I don't put any stock in the crappy stories I hear about on this site. I've seen more truth on the Enquirer cover in the grocery line! BUCKY COVINGTON is an entertainer who is wildly popular across many demographics, and gaining more ground fast. Sounds like somebody's jealous, to me. Covington fans know the truth, BUCKY & ROCKY ARE AWESOME!!!
86. Where do you get off making fun of a town that you have never been in. We have one of the most industrial areas in the nation with companies such as Michelin, BMW, other large named business companies considering our area. We are not a bunch of country people here. We are a multicultural area on the move, but we also enjoy having events that our families can attend and entertainment that everyone can enjoy without wardrobe malfunctions and such. We don't need drugged out celebrities with DUI's and disrupted lives to entertain us. Get a life!!!!!!!!! South Carolina is in the southeast, GET A MAP.
You seem to have "barked up the wrong tree".. Bucky is doing a wonderful job and is about to go on a new tour co headlineing with Jason Michael Carroll. It's called the "Raisin' the bar Tour" and it's gonna kick butt. They have special guests Cole Deggs & The Lonesome band and they are touring for 19 dates together.. from Texas to New York. Gee, I think that's doing pretty well.
So do us a favor and don't go pickin on our Carolina men.. cause look back in country and other music history.. there's alot of great musicians that have come out of the Carolinas.. Maybe TMZ should just stick to HOLLYWEIRD.
88. I FOR ONE AM A BIG BUCKY & ROCKY FAN HE IS NOT A FAKE LIKE MOST PEOPLE WITH FAME . HE IS DOWN TO EARTH AND YOU CAN RELATE WITH HIM . SO CHECK YOUR PEOPLE OUT BEFORE YOU START PUTTING HIM DOWN . IT IS A DIFFERENT WORLD IS ON TOP OF THE CHARTS IN COUNTRY . I WILL BE SEEINING HIM AGAIN IN A WEEK I HAVE BEEN TO ALOT OF SHOWS AND HE PUTS ON A GREAT SHOW . I LOVE YOU BUCKY AND YOUR TWIN ROCKY , "TWINS ROCK".
89. Just to let TMZ know they don't know they are talking about - Bucky is scheduled to appear at the Coshocton County Fair in Ohio in October. Guess who else has performed at this little county fair - Garth Brooks, Alabama and numerous other great country stars on the way to successful careers. Any by the way TMZ Ohio is in the northeast!!
90. I am so confused, according to CMT (Country Music Telivision for you people in Rio Linda) Buck Covingtons carreer is blossoming, after he has a hit song on his first country CD "A different world" I was usually impressed with TMZ's reporting skills but you guys are wway off base here. DO YOUR HOMEWORK.. and GO BUCKY
