Bucky Covington Profile

Name:

William Joel Covington (has identical twin brother, Rocky)

Birthday:

November 8, 1977

Birthplace:

Rockingham, NC

Instruments played:

Guitar, bass, drums

First Concert:

Barry Manilow concert when he was doing American Idol.

Guilty pleasure:

Cigarettes, but he's trying to quit. He also LOVES chocolate!

Quote:

"I learned two words a long time ago that help out a lot: 'Screw it.' If something's bothering you, don't dwell on it. Just let it go. Worrying ain't gonna do nothing but make it worse."

Big Break:

Was a Top 10 finalist on the fifth season of American Idol. When he was voted off the show, he received a call from Sawyer Brown's Mark Miller, who helped him get his record deal with Lyric Street Records, as well as produced the album, along with Dale Oliver.

Label:

Lyric Street Records

Discography:

• American Idol: Season Five Encores
• Bucky Covington