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Darius Rucker, 'True Believers' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:36 +0000

Darius Rucker sings with more energy than a nuclear power plant, but his new album 'True Believers' is safer than solar power. He captures the spirit of his live show -- one of the best in the business -- on each of the 12 tracks, but one yearns for for something unique and unexpected.

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.” [...]

Darius Rucker Shoots Down Racist Tweet With a Few Words of His Own

Christina Vinson — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:27 +0000

Darius Rucker has been open about the inspiration that transpired when he heard the classic 'Wagon Wheel' at his daughter's high school talent show. However, he probably didn't expect to be slammed with a racist tweet following some criticism over the song.

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 – 'Wagon Wheel' [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:57:08 +0000

Here’s Darius Rucker’s new video for “Wagon Wheel”… see if you recognize anybody. There are some familiar faces in there. I thought I would not like his version of the song, being an “Old Crow Medicine Show” fan like I am, but I really enjoyed this.

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 Teams Up with 'Duck Dynasty' Cast for New Video Shoot [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:39:07 +0000

Darius Rucker knows how popular the Robertson’s from Duck Dynasty are, and wasted no time in asking them to be in his new music video for the song “Wagon Wheel”. Darius told Hollywood Reporter, My wife came up with the idea to have the Duck Dynasty guys in the ‘Wagon Wheel’ music video, and I thought we [...]

Darius Rucker Vs. Old Crow Medicine Show [VIDEO/POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:30:39 +0000

It wasn’t to long ago that Blake Shelton and Ray Price had a social media feud over some of Shelton’s comments regarding the sound of country music today. I want to weigh-in with an opinion using the song “Wagon Wheel”. First off, “Wagon Wheel” was originally a Bob Dylan song, also known as “Rock Me [...]

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 and Randy Houser Healing One Person At a Time [VIDEO]

Andy West — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:20:30 +0000

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This will tug at your heartstrings as Darius Rucker and Randy Houser go from hospital room to hospital room to cheer up patients and in many ways get more back than they give. They were featured on the NBC Nightly News segment "Making A Difference".

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 21:30:41 +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 Announces 'True Believers' Album Track Listing, Release Date

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:30:39 +0000

Darius Rucker has been teasing fans long enough with tidbits of what to expect on his highly-anticipated third studio album. The wait is almost over. Rucker has announced that the album, 'True Believers,' will hit stores on January 22. The 12-track album was produced by Rucker's longtime friend and producer, Frank Rogers, and contains 10 tunes co-written by the singer.

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 15:30:01 +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 Invited to Become Newest Grand Ole Opry Member by Brad Paisley

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:30:50 +0000

October 2, 2012 is sure to be a date that Darius Rucker won’t soon forget, as it marks the day that the singer was asked to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry family. During his routine performance on the prestigious Opry stage, Rucker chatted with the crowd while answering some of their [...]

Darius Rucker, 'True Believers' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:30:00 +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.