Bucky Covington's new video release "GOTTA BE SOMEBODY"

I am having a real busy day so I am posting this video until I can actually get on and blog about it.
This video was made at Bucky Covington's hometown concert in North Carolina a few weeks ago. (I can see my arms in the front row lol)

Bucky recorded "Gotta Be Somebody" a Nickeback tune.
check it out with his new video release.. and come back to read the rest of my blog when I get it up there.

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JASON CASTRO'S --FIRST OFFICIAL VIDEO for his new single, LET'S JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN

Well, word was out that tomorrow morning was the release of the new video so I was patiently and excitedly waiting to see Jason Castro's official video for his first single Let's Just Fall in Love Again. (if you have to ask who Jason Castro is.. ummmm, you haven't been reading my blog..or watching American Idol 2008)

This is the first single off his highly anticipated CD release from Atlantic Records due sometime in the new year so it is all very exciting.

So, I went to bed at a decent time tonight so I could get up early (gotta get into the office kind of early tomorrow) and my phone was tweeting like crazy. The tweets to my phone each get announced so they are audible. I was trying to sleep and the phone just kept going off. When it goes crazy like that, I know something is happening and something is a flutter out there. (Thanx Guys.. I actually do appreciate it)

At first, I looked at the clock and just couldn't get myself to read the tweets, when I did, I thought "I can wait till the morning to check out the video". Well, the dog decided he wanted to go out NOW too. LOL All things happen for a reason. I also decided I couldn't wait to see the video. Hence, here I am on the computer in the early morn (1:00 am -- I usually would be awake at this hour if I hadn't gone to bed early tonight)

Well, I am definitely glad I decided to put on the computer and watch the video. I absolutely love it!! WHOOP!!

The song is so positive, upbeat, and fun and the video mirrors that --definitely a believable Jason video (of course, I already know what alot of the girls out there are saying about it too).

I have to say that the actress in the video is the spitting image of one of Jason Castro's true supporters. (a/k/a C4Castro or CC from the northeast -- you'll know who I mean) I can't stop thinking I am watching her in the video LOL and I am sure a lot of those that know her are thinking the same thing.

CONGRATULATIONS!! JASONNN! IT'S A WINNER :)
God bless you in your journey!

p.s. You can get Jason's single on iTunes now. AND...Jason is on a radio tour and a mall tour right now, so check out his website to check when he is coming near you for a mini concert prior to CD release. Go meet this wonderful young man! CHECK HERE FOR SCHEDULE

Ok guys, here ya go!! Enjoy! (Courtesy of Yahoo.com)

Let's Just Fall In Love Again @ Yahoo! Video

Rockingham's most famous son --Bucky Covington Returns Home and Has a New Single!

(Photo credit: Jackieblue via Buckymania.blogspot.com)

Ok so I'm a day late and a dollar short.. ummm well, maybe it's more like a week late on writing this blog...and I'm not even going to begin to count the dollars.

About two or so weeks ago, I heard the news that Bucky Covington was going to be going home to Rockingham, NC for a hometown concert and to give back to his community. It was short notice so I was not really sure until the last day if I would be able make arrangements to go. I gave it totally to the Lord and one by one He put all my "ducks in a row" and let me see His hand in it (thank you Lord). Also because of the short notice, a lot of Bucky's original and avid supporters who have been pushing for a hometown concert were unfortunately unable to make it. (FACT)

Side Note:(For those Rockinghamians that may read this blog--and I know that several do--Bucky has truly wanted and tried to return home and give back to his community for the last few years, but potential plans were always thwarted by the powers that be. Don't think for one second that Bucky is not proud to be from Rockingham and not appreciative of how his hometown made his new career possible, because that is farthest from the truth! AND THIS I KNOW!)

Well, Friday afternoon began a ROAD TRIP. For those of you that have favorite artists or favorite vacation spots, you understand the fun of a ROAD TRIP. My friend Lori actually traveled almost 5 hours to get to me and then we traveled another 12 hours together. (Poor Lori had an extremely extra long and excrutiating return home trip, but all-in-all, I think she will say it was worth it.)

I first have to give a shout out to all of my Buckaneer sisters and friends that I saw on this trip. Most of you hold special places in my heart and prayers and it was wonderful to get to see you again. My heart is in the south and my southern sisters are very sweet. (Btw, special shoutout and hugs to SM and PB, KC, DM, TC --I hope they know how precious they are!) (and it's ok that you don't know who because they do, so it's all good). I also want to give a shoutout to Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown--a brother in the Lord--he may never read this, but our convo was the best! and we are in agreement in prayer! (By the way, we also prayed that God would hold the rain back that day and even though it was predicted 70% rain--our Lord came thru because we stood on faith!)

Well, back to the concert -- Bucky was working with a few charities while in town and the concert was also for their benefit -- most everyone brought a food donation--I understand about over a ton of food was collected (is that possible?).

I had a VIP pass (thanx WSOC) so I got to talk to Bucky a bit and got a great spot for the concert. I have to tell you that this was the most wonderful concert I have attended and I have attended more than you can count. Bucky has grown as an artist over the last few years and his live shows are worth the traveling to. (yeah, I know I'm ending my sentence with a preposition). Anyway, this Saturday, Bucky and his band were on fire. It was high energy from the stage as well as from the crowd. There was a mutual feeling of love and appreciation in the air and it was truly apparent. Bucky finally was able to come home.

Bucky pleased the crowd with some familiar and favorite tunes which got the entire crowd singing and bouncing along. (It had to be a little wierd for him to be looking out at a sea of family and friends--both new and old--and be the hometown boy and country star at the same time, but he did it well.)

He also shared some of the new songs on his upcoming Sophomore CD which should be dropping about April. (It will also be around the time that the concert will air as a one-hour special on GAC TV) (If you aren't aware how the music business works, release dates always seem to never happen on the date that first intend to release, there are always delays and push back dates --so we are hoping for April). Mayor Gene gave Bucky a plaque and a new key to the City (he received his first after returning home from American Idol).

Many of you may not know but Bucky has eclectic taste in music which spreads across several genres and one of his favorite groups is Nickeback. So, for Bucky's new single, he chose a Nickelback song "Gotta Be Somebody" and he does it well. Take a listen to his new single "Gotta Be Somebody" HERE and ask your radio station to play it.

Rather than post some pictures from the concert, head on over to BUCKYMANIA and check out the great photos and videos submitted by fans.

I will post however the video from Myfox8 (thanx to Diver for finding it):
 


Disclaimer here.. usually when I mention Bucky Covington...you can apply much of the same sentiments to Rocky--his twin brother (who plays percussion in the Bucky's band). Even though they are definitely different in many ways, they are also similar in many ways including their humility, sense of humor, graciousness, and down-to-earth manner--of course being cuties too, but I don't go there--not my style--but I sure hear it and agree that he is/they are sweethearts.

Last Few Months of Concerts - Bon Jovi thought

Over the last six months, I have been to numerous concerts, but I have been so busy that I have not had the chance to blog them. I don't always share the personal side of my concert experiences because they are just that .. PERSONAL ..and I am a good keeper of confidences. But,I do share some stuff and of course I share my thoughts, because this is my little corner of the world. :) If you read my blog on a regular basis or you know me, you can pretty much surmise concerts I have attended as there are a handful of artists that I will venture a distance to see and support. I traveled to see Bucky Covington about three times, Jason Michael Carroll twice, Jimmy Wayne twice, and Billy Ray Cyrus once. Each time I not only was able to hear great music, but I was able to meet up with old friends and hang out with the girls. Last month, I traveled to New Jersey to see Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker in concert for the first time. My friend Phyllis and I drove through the Friday NY/NJ traffic in the pouring rain to get to the venue only to find out that the venue was an amphitheatre -- half in and half outdoors. (Can you guess which part we were in? haha right.. the first row outdoors!! So up went the hair into a ponytail and I enjoyed the night. It is my experience that the people that attend a country concert are usually very friendly (much more so than at other concerts I have attended over my many years of attendance). So, even though everyone was in the rain and mud, they were having a great time and so I enjoyed the people and I enjoyed the music. But, I'm writing this blog to share the experience of being at a country music concert in south Joisy (Jersey - for you that are not from the northeast). (Photo from bigcactuscountry.com) The fans were definitely lovers of country music mostly from NJ, Philly, and Delaware because the venue was close to all three states. The notable part was that during the intermission the loudspeaker blared Bon Jovi and the entire group of 20,000 people in unison sang along to Living on a Prayer and Wanted Dead or Alive. If you aren't from Joisy (or the tri-state area) than you might not understand, but South Jersey is the place that calls Jon Bon Jovi their own. So, no matter if you were at a rock concert, a hip-hop concert, or a country concert, I think that that the attendees might react the same. Something happens to a Joisy crowd when their hear music by their boy Jon. (Jon Bon Jovi also has a few country hits as well if you aren't listening to that genre -- who wouldathunkit? ..btw, Sebastian Bach has one too and it's really good). I know I'm going talking too much about Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker, but they put on a good show -- they are seasoned performers and a large following. I would have preferred being at a concert of one of "my boys", but I enjoyed the night. Random thought--As I've said before, I am saddened by and dislike entitlement--people that think they deserve things because they are better than the rest of the world, so you won't find me supporting any of those types of people. I love people in general, but I am saddened by some behavior. James 4:6 "...Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."