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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.” [...]

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's Induction into Grand Ole Opry [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:45:55 +0000

Any country star anywhere will tell you that being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry is a validation of not only your level of talent and ability, but also that you’ve won the hearts of country fans and peers all over the world. Darius Rucker’s induction in October of 2012, was incredibly special. Many turned [...]

Jana Kramer 'I Hope It Rains' is Today's Fresh Track of the Day

JR Mitchell — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:35:42 +0000

What a year Jana Kramer has had! Her first Top-5 single with 'Why Ya Wanna'. Engaged to be married to one of country music's rising stars, Brantley Gilbert. On tour, and headed to Darling's Waterfront Pavilion with Darius Rucker & Rodney Atkins on Friday, June 21st. Now she has Today's Fresh Track of the Day with her latest, 'I Hope It Rains'

Darius Rucker's 'Come Back Song' Video–Get Your Tix for June 21!

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:00:15 +0000

Here we are almost through the month of April, and before you know it we’ll all be gettin’ down at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion for the first country concert of the summer: Darius Rucker, featuring Rodney Atkins and Jana Kramer. Got your tickets yet? Click here for ticket info! And while you’re ordering tickets, check out [...]

Darius Rucker Performs 'Wagon Wheel' on Conan O'Brien

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:45:13 +0000

We all pretty stoked that Darius Rucker is coming to town on June 21, along with Rodney Atkins and Jana Kramer. All the concert info is right here: Darius Rucker.

But as I'm looking around on Rucker's website, I noticed that he performed his latest hit, 'Wagon Wheel,' on

Darius Rucker's Upcoming Speech at USC to be a 'Hoot' [Bonus Video]

Nelson Jewell — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:45:09 +0000

We're all looking forward to the summer's first country concert at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor, as Darius Rucker will be featured along with Rodney Atkins and Jana Kramer (concert info here). But before Rucker hits the stage in the Queen City, he's got another engagement that involves hi

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 [...]

Which 2013 Bangor Waterfront Shows (So Far) Will You See This Summer? [POLL]

JR Mitchell — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:16:52 +0000

Names like Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker are just a few of the names that have been announced already for the Summer Concert Series at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion! So, we want to know, which of these shows will you be going to see this summer?