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Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker Awarded Honorary Doctorates

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:30 +0000

It proved an interesting weekend for higher education in country music circles last weekend, as country stars Willie Nelson and Darius Rucker both became honorary doctors of music. 80-year-old Nelson was honored by Berklee College of Music in Boston on Saturday night (May 11), alongside Carole King and Annie Lennox. “I was going to ask [...]

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 Inspired to Record 'Wagon Wheel' in Unlikely Place

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:00:56 +0000

Darius Rucker may not have had an instant connection with 'Wagon Wheel.' But the country music superstar recounts an unlikely event that helped rekindle him with the Old Crow Medicine Show classic -- enough so that he decided to release the track as the latest single from his forthcoming studio album, 'True Believers.'

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 [...]

Darius Rucker Gives Details of 'True Believers' Release Date, Track List [VIDEO]

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:27:59 +0000

An end to the waiting is in sight for Darius Rucker fans. Rucker has finally announced important details regarding his new CD. For months, fans have been teased with small clues about the CD. But now, the country star has announced that 'True Believers' will hit stores on January 22nd.

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, 'True Believers' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Darius Rucker‘s ‘True Believers’ lyrics, like many great country songs, hit close to home. The new Opry addition penned the song with hit songwriter Josh Kear, and it’s the first single from his forthcoming third studio album, slated for release in January. “Darius and I had written a few songs before [we wrote this one],” [...]

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.

Brad Paisley Invites Darius Rucker to Become a Member of the Grand Ole Opry [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:00:42 +0000

Darius Rucker was asked to become the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday, October 2nd. An honor any country musician is lucky to receive. Darius Rucker of course is not new to the music world, starting as the front man of Hootie and the Blowfish, but tried his hand at country a few years back and has become a huge success.

Darius Rucker vs. Greg Bates – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:00:08 +0000

It was a close vote yesterday, but a call for votes on Darius Rucker's Facebook page sent 'True Believers' to a fifth and final round of Showdown voting. His new ballad beat Kenny Chesney's 'El Cerrito Place,' taking over 70 percent of the online and phone votes via Taste of Country Nights radio.

Darius Rucker vs. Kenny Chesney – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:00:51 +0000

It's a superstar Showdown to begin the week. After making short work of Craig Morgan on Friday, Darius Rucker is hoping his fans will take his new ballad 'True Believers' to win No. 4 of the five needed to advance to the Showdown Hall of Fame. With Kenny Chesney in the opposite corner, voting online and on the phone at Taste of Country Nights radio promises to reach all-time highs.

Darius Rucker vs. Craig Morgan – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:00:23 +0000

Darius Rucker stumbled during his first chance on the Showdown, but his new song 'True Believers' is now a two-night champion. Yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio, the love ballad beat 'Can't Shake You' by Gloriana. Today, he'll face off against a more seasoned country artists.

Darius Rucker vs. Gloriana – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:00:40 +0000

Yesterday's Showdown was shaping up to be one of the closest ever, but Darius Rucker's fans came on like a hurricane and pushed his new song 'True Believers' to round two in overwhelming fashion. That means Taylor Swift's new song 'Begin Again' goes back to the bin, and the new hit from Gloriana steps up to take on Rucker's ballad today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Taylor Swift vs. Darius Rucker – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:00:11 +0000

It's a battle of country music superstars today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio. Brantley Gilbert's fans took care of business on Tuesday, pushing his new song 'Kick It in the Sticks' past challenger Kristy Lee Cook's 'Airborne Ranger Infantry' (barely) and into the Showdown Hall of Fame. That means two new songs will compete for reader votes today.

Lionel Richie 'Thrilled' and 'Grateful' for First Ever CMA Nomination; Darius Rucker 'Honored'

Dave Wheaton — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:21:10 +0000

Lionel Richie has won plenty of awards in his legendary career. Grammy’s, Oscars, Golden Globes…just about every prestigious accolade you can think of, Lionel has won it. With one exception, but that could all change at this year’s CMA Awards in November.