Bucky Covington Releases New "Gotta Be Somebody" Video

Bucky Covington delivers with his brand new music video for his current rising single "Gotta Be Somebody."  Directed by Devin Pense, this live performance style video spotlights his hometown community of Rockingham, NC.  Filmed in the local town square during Bucky's recent homecoming concert, the video features a packed crowd of over 6,000 fans, friends and family who all roared with excitement to be a part of this surprise video shoot.  The video made its debut on CMT.com where it quickly rose to become one of the top most streamed videos of the week.  "Gotta Be Somebody" can now be viewed at various online outlets and will air on TV starting next week.
 
"Playing back home is something I've wanted to do for a long time as a thank you to everyone in Rockingham," says Bucky.  "And to surprise everyone with the video shoot was fun!  Seeing the excitement from my fans, friends and family in the crowd was incredible."
 
Recently, Bucky Covington released to radio his brand new single "Gotta Be Somebody," his country style version of Nickelback's No. 1 hit, written by band members Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake, along with co-producer Joey Moi.  Currently climbing the country charts, this song is from his much anticipated sophomore album, I'm Alright, to hit streets in spring 2010.
 
Bucky Covington's self-titled debut CD opened at #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart in April 2007 with the biggest first week sales for any debut country artist that year.  He's the best selling debut artist of the 2007 class and is one of only three male country artists since 2005 to have three consecutive top 10 singles from his debut album.  In addition to competing on the fifth season of "American Idol," Bucky's national television appearances have included Live with Regis and Kelly, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America and Fox & Friends.