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Darius Rucker on Racist Tweeter: 'I Have to Expose This Idiot'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:37 +0000

Darius Rucker is speaking out about the racist tweet that he recently received, calling the person who sent it an “idiot.” The 47-year-old country star was enjoying an afternoon with friends on Sunday (May 19) when he came across the message someone sent to him via Twitter, which suggested, “Leave country to the white folk.” [...]

K-LAW Country Song Showdown – Jason Aldean Vs. Darius Rucker

Frank Seres — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:02:03 +0000

The voting was all even about halfway through last week’s Country Song Showdown between Lady Antebellum and Florida Georgia Line, but Lady A pulled out the win 58% to 42%. This week it’s Jason Aldean taking on Darius Rucker. ’1994′ is the newest Jason Aldean song. Written by his buddy Thomas Rhett, it’s full of [...]

Darius Rucker Lives the Dream, Dreams the Life in 'Wagon Wheel' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:40:09 +0000

Darius Rucker takes us back to a different, simpler time in his video for ‘Wagon Wheel.’ He lives the dream and dreams the life, and has a pretty impressive list of guest stars joining him for the fun. Strapping on his trusty guitar and playing on train tracks, passing the time while hitching rides from [...]

Darius Rucker Announces Release Date for 'True Believers' Album

Christina Vinson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:01:07 +0000

Fans looking forward to seeing Darius Rucker kick off his True Believers Tour on May 9, have even more good news to celebrate. May will be a double-whammy of fun, with his new album 'True Believers' hitting stores just a few weeks after Rucker hits the road.

Darius Rucker's 'Wagon Wheel' Video to Feature Duck Dynasty Stars

Christina Vinson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:00:34 +0000

If you combine the stars of A&E masterpiece ‘Duck Dynasty’ and a current country music single, do you know what you’ll find? Darius Rucker‘s forthcoming ‘Wagon Wheel‘ video, which will feature the duck call masters. The Robertson family, who has made their fortune from their family owned and operated business (appropriately named Duck Commander) joined [...]

Darius Rucker Announces 2013 True Believers Tour

Megan Pacella — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:16:26 +0000

It's that time of year again! With spring so close that you can almost feel the warm air blowing, country stars are preparing to head out on the road -- and Darius Rucker is joining in on the fun. This week, Rucker announced the dates for his 2013 True Believers Tour.

Darius Rucker, 'Wagon Wheel' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:00:09 +0000

On 'Wagon Wheel,' Darius Rucker brings his signature sense of urgency to a modern classic that has been living just beneath the surface of mainstream success for nearly a decade. Old Crow Medicine Show turned the song into a gold single. Rucker's version -- although more polished than the original -- will have equal success in a fraction of the eight years it took OCMS.

Darius Rucker to Play Santa, Deliver $10K in Toys to Children This Holiday Season

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:30:41 +0000

Darius Rucker is hoping to spread the true spirit of the season this Christmas by bringing toys to kids in need. The ‘True Believers’ has partnered with the charitable Toys for Tots campaign, and with their help, will give $10,000 worth of toys to lucky kids in one chosen city. Country fans who’d like to [...]

KLAW Country Song Showdown – Darius Rucker Vs. Taylor Swift [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:21:18 +0000

The K-LAW Country Song Showdown is back with a couple of brand new songs going head-to-head! This week we feature the new Darius Rucker tune ‘True Believers’ against Taylor Swift’s ‘Begin Again’. Watch the videos below, then vote for your favorite. Voting will be open until midnight Monday, November 12th.

Eric Church, Darius Rucker + More Share Their Plans for Halloween 2012

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:00:29 +0000

This Wednesday — October 31 — we celebrate the Halloween holiday nationwide. And some of country’s hottest stars are especially excited for the day, as they’ll get to relive their own childhoods through the eyes of their children. Eric Church and his wife, Katherine, get to have their first ‘real’ Halloween with their son, Boone, [...]

Darius Rucker Becomes the Grand Ole Opry's Newest Member

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:00:51 +0000

Darius Rucker is officially the Grand Ole Opry’s newest member. The ‘True Believers’ singer was inducted into the iconic country music institution during a Tuesday night (Oct. 16) Opry performance before a packed crowd of family, fans and industry friends. Vince Gill and Opry general manager Pete Fisher were on hand to welcome Rucker into [...]

Darius Rucker's Wife Shares How She Kept His Opry Invitation a Secret

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:00:37 +0000

When Darius Rucker was invited to be the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry by buddy Brad Paisley recently, it wasn't just the staff and 'Southern Comfort Zone' singer who were in on the keeping the secret. Rucker's wife, Beth, also kept mum about her husband's Grand Ole Opry invitation -- and for nearly two months.

Darius Rucker, 'True Believers' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Darius Rucker takes a simple story of two lovers who defy odds and skeptics and places it gently on a cloud in the stratosphere — a place few others can reach. ‘True Believers’ begins as a mild and unremarkable pop-country song before clever production and Rucker’s unforgettable voice find one soaring in the euphoria.

Darius Rucker's New Album Will Feature 'Wagon Wheel' Duet With Lady Antebellum

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:00:29 +0000

Fans who tuned into the Grand Ole Opry last Friday (July 6) not only were able to hear Darius Rucker sing a couple of his hit songs, but also get a sneak peak of what’s to come from him later this year. During Old Crow Medicine’s set, the former Hootie and the Blowfish singer joined the band for a special rendition of ‘Wagon Wheel.’ Fans went crazy over Rucker’s cover of the Bob Dylan hit, leaving the singer quite pleased, and he later revealed why.

Darius Rucker Aims for a 'Brighter Sound' With Upcoming Album

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:02:01 +0000

The country radio airwaves have been sounded different in recent months without any new Darius Rucker tunes. So that can only mean one thing … more music on the way from the lovable singer. During the 2012 CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Taste of Country had a chance to catch up with Rucker at his [...]

Darius Rucker's Third-Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Scheduled for June 4

Megan Pacella — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:28 +0000

On June 4, Darius Rucker will host the third-annual Darius and Friends celebrity golf tournament to benefit programs at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The multi-platinum selling artist’s concerts alone have helped raise more than $100,000 for St. Jude with the support of friends like Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore, Jerrod Niemann, Jake Owen, Kid Rock and more.

Obama's 2012 Campaign Playlist Features Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Darius Rucker + Dierks Bentley

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:58:25 +0000

Much like former Democratic President Bill Clinton — who went on late night TV playing the sax — President Barack Obama is using music to connect with a potential pool of voters. With the 2012 election nipping at his heels as he seeks re-election, the commander-in-chief has released a 28-track playlist via Spotify for his upcoming campaign.

Super Bowl To Have a Bit of Nashville Flare This Year

Clay Miller — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:21 +0000

When you think of the biggest sporting event of the year you mind almost 9 times out of 10 will react quickly and say “Superbowl.” There is always the hype that leads up to the big day and over the years it has become more a mecca for entertainers of all genre’s. This years [...]

Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker + More to Perform at 2012 Pre-Super Bowl Shows

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:21:19 +0000

Te 2012 Super Bowl takes place on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis, and the city is taking the hosting of the NFL event seriously. The powers-that-be have invited some country stars to be a part of the festivities. The city’s Pan Am Plaza is being turned into something called Super Bowl Village from Jan. 27 through Feb. 4, and country stars Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker are on board to perform during those dates. Bentley and Rucker are essentially on the entertainment road leading up to the actual big game.

Darius Rucker's Wife Forbids Him From Christmas Shopping

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:45:19 +0000

Don’t expect to see Darius Rucker making any late night runs to Walmart in the coming weeks to do any Christmas shopping for his kids. Not that he’s done with his Christmas shopping — he’s just not allowed to do any shopping for the holidays himself.