Season 5 finalist Bucky Covington recently traveled to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House to bring pre-holiday cheer to sick children. At Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Bucky performed Christmas carols and his country hits. Many of the children jumped in and played toy drums, tambourines, and maracas along to the music. After the show, Bucky visited with the children, their families, and hospital employees.

"Seeing all of the children's faces light up was an early Christmas gift to me," Bucky said. "All of these children are going through trying times and have long days. I'm incredibly thankful for the opportunity to give them a nice break in the day and bring a little holiday cheer."

After his trip to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Bucky traveled to the Ronald McDonald House, a non-profit organization that provides essential resources and a "home away from home" for families of critically ill children receiving inpatient or outpatient medical care at Nashville area hospitals. Bucky assisted in preparing and serving up a special birthday lunch for one of the young children currently undergoing treatment at Vanderbilt. He also participated in a game of balloon toss and got the whole house to sing "Happy Birthday."

Two weeks ago, Bucky released an all new EP entitled Live From Rockingham. Read more about the EP.