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Darius Rucker Partners with Transition Lenses for Kids [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:08:27 +0000

I don’t have to tell you that prescription eye glasses are incredibly expensive, and I’ve been wearing them since I was 26 years-old. I’ve been through quite a few pair over the years, and I’ve spent a few grand on seeing clearly. And it breaks my heart to know that some kids go without proper [...]

Best Concert Photo: Time to Choose Who Wins VIP Passes to Darius Rucker Show [POLL]

JR Mitchell — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:18:02 +0000

We asked you to send in your best concert photos, and we got a bunch of them!

That makes a lot of sense, though. Who wouldn't want to win VIP passes to the Darius Rucker, Jana Kramer and Rodney Atkins at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion on Friday? Oh, we almost forgot, the winner gets to meet Darius, himself!

Darius Rucker and Friends Raise Over $95K at St. Jude Benefit Concert

Christina Vinson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:30:27 +0000

'Wagon Wheel' hitmaker Darius Rucker is a truly terrific performer, as evidenced by his recent smashing show at Red Rocks Ampitheatre, and he brought his stellar musical skills to the stage on June 3 for his fourth annual 'Darius and Friends' concert, which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Rucker and pals raised over $95,000 in the process.

Darius Rucker to Make an Appearance on 'The Bachelorette'

Christina Vinson — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:00:30 +0000

‘Wagon Wheel’ singer Darius Rucker is booked to appear on ABC’s hit show ‘The Bachelorette,’ but the 47-year-old country star isn’t expecting to get the final rose. In fact, Rucker won’t be at all vying for the attention of bachelorette Desiree Hartsock — he’ll actually be doing what he does best: performing. According to the CMIL, in [...]

Darius Rucker Gets CMT Music Awards Attendees on Their Feet With Energetic 'Wagon Wheel' Performance

Megan Pacella — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:09:50 +0000

After several energetic performances at the 2013 CMT Music Awards, Darius Rucker brought the crowd to their feet once again with a no-holds-barred rendition of ‘Wagon Wheel.’ Although his band took the stage and the audience expected Rucker to do so as well, the renowned country singer kicked off his performance in the crowd, appearing [...]

Blake Shelton & Usher Perform 'Home' at Healing in the Heartland Last Night

JR Mitchell — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:13:01 +0000

Blake Shelton, proud to be an ‘Okie’ set up the most amazing line up of stars last night in his ‘Healing in the Heartland’ benefit concert for the tornado victims in Oklahoma, that was heard here on Q-106.5 and seen on NBC. Stars like Vince Gill, Reba, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker [...]

Darius Rucker and Usher Added to Blake Shelton's 'Healing in the Heartland' Benefit Show

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:00:13 +0000

Blake Shelton‘s friends are turning out in droves to support the ‘Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert’ that the singer has organized for his home state of Oklahoma. The town of Moore, Oklahoma was ravaged by a tornado last Monday (May 20). Fellow country singer Darius Rucker, as well as R&B crooner Usher, who sits [...]

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 [...]