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(Yahoo!) - It's been a few years since we've had a new album  from American Idol alum Bucky Covington--five, to be exact,  since he put out his debut in 2007. Happily, he's now back on the scene with a  brand-new set, Good Guys. However, before we discuss his new  music, here's a few things everyone should know about Season Five's country boy  today:

One, his fanbase is still out there and strong as ever, as evidenced by the  huge response to his comeback single "Drinking Side Of Country." Two, Covington  himself is a little "out there"--he's a super-humorous, super-transparent guy  who laughs a lot, uses the word "crap" a lot, and in general isn't afraid to  tell it like it is. Talking to him is like chatting with a pal you've known for  years.

Oh, and three--which is kind of related to number two. Why yes;  he, Shooter Jennings, and Kellie Pickler were all actually  and genuinely intoxicated in the hit clip for "Drinking," a  rollicking Dukes Of Hazzard-themed clip featuring Covington's  fellow Season Five cohort in a very short skirt. The video received a remarkable  million-plus hits within 24 hours of its debut.