Bucky Covington - 2006 American Idol Finalist Bucky Covington

Is American Idolist Bucky Covington the next Bo Bice? Well... there were speculations that Bice was caught up in drug problems... and that is probably where the comparisons end. I will say that Bucky Covington has matured and improved during the American Idol auditions - but he still a good southern rocker at best (certainly not a great singer). That said, I do expect that Bucky will resonate with the southern crowd and the rockers; and with the right song choice, he will progress through the first few rounds. But when push comes to shove, I don't see Bucky as THE American Idol of Season 5.

Feb. 20th Bucky Covington Update

Fox posted their Bucky Covington factoids - the night before the first week of voting begins (Tuesday is the women's competition, Wednesday is the men's, and Thursday is the voting). Below are the Bucky Covington facts from Fox:

Age: 28
Hometown: Rockingham, NC
Audition City: Greensboro
Favorite Female Artist: Pink.
Favorite Male Artist: Eminem.

March 1st Bucky Covington Update

Safe song choice. Good performance. Bucky Covington's "The Thunder Rolls" was smooth enough to get him through to the next round (the top 8 men). The judges seemed impressed enough... but Simon was right in saying that, while Bucky is a solid performer, he isn't the main act. There is something missing from his personality and his presence...

... and judging from his interviews - probably also from his brain.

THE 24 AMERICAN IDOL FINALISTS (SEASON 5)

Ace Young
Ayla Brown
Brenna Gethers
Bucky Covington
Chris Daugherty
David Radford
Elliot Yamin
gedeon mckinny
Heather Cox
Jose “Sway” Penala
Katherine McPhee
Kelly Pickler
Kevin Covais
Lisa Tucker
Mandiza Hundley
Melissa McGhee
Paris Bennett
Patrick Hill
Rebecca O’donahue
Robert Bennet
Stephanie Scott
Taylor Hicks
Will Makar

Note: As the 2006 American Idol season continues, I will continue to update these individual singer and performer guides with information about each of the Idols. Enjoy the guides and feel free to let me know if there is information I've missed or should post!