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Darius Rucker Announces Release Date for 'True Believers' Album

Christina Vinson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:01:07 +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 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:10:34 +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 — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:00:26 +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 Announces 'True Believers' Album Track Listing, Release Date

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:00:39 +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.

Darius Rucker Becomes the Grand Ole Opry's Newest Member

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:00:51 +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 Invited to Become Newest Grand Ole Opry Member by Brad Paisley

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:00:50 +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 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. 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' to Get First-Ever CMA Awards Nomination for Darius Rucker Duet

Megan Pacella — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:00:06 +0000

With a long and mega-successful career, you would think that Lionel Richie would have been nominated for practically every music award there is by now. But in the short time since he crossed over into the country side of things, Richie hasn't been formally honored for his work -- until now, that is. This year, the 'Just for You' hitmaker received his first ever CMA Awards nomination.

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

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:00:29 +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 — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:02:01 +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 annual [...]

Taylor Swift Brings Darius Rucker on Stage to Perform 'Alright'

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:00:11 +0000

It seems like Taylor Swift has friends in all kinds of places — she thanked more than a dozen peers in her CMA Entertainer of the Year speech alone. On Friday (Nov. 18), during her concert in Columbia, S.C., the ‘Ours’ hitmaker added Darius Rucker to the list of stars she’s performed with.