“CMT Storytellers: Darius Rucker” to premiere Wednesday, August 31st at 10pm

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CMT today announced three-time GRAMMY® award-winning singer-songwriter Darius Rucker is set to headline the second installment of the recently revived iconic music series “CMT Storytellers,” premiering on Wednesday, August 31st at 10pm ET/PT on CMT. Additional encores to air on CMT on Wednesday, August 31 at 11p/10c and Sunday, September 4 at 12p/11c and on CMT Music on Friday, September 9 at 8p/7c and Saturday, September 10 at 10a/9c and 6p/5c. 

Watch now: Darius Rucker – Straight To Hell ft. Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Charles Kelley

Straight To Hell Official Video

You know nothing good can happen when the heartthrobs of country music get together for a good time and this time it’s got them going Straight To Hell in this fun throwback to the wilder days of the western world. Take a look and a listen to the collaborative crooning of Darius Rucker with friends Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Charles Kelley

Darius Rucker Raises More Than $400,000 For St. Jude

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Kudos to CAPITOL NASHVILLE’s DARIUS RUCKER, who raised $404,000 for ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL during his ninth annual “DARIUS & FRIENDS” benefit concert and golf tournament that took place on MONDAY night (6/4) and TUESDAY morning (6/5). The event featured several guests, including BRAD PAISLEY, TRACE ADKINS, LAUREN ALAINA, ASHLEY MCBRYDE, RACHEL WAMMACK, BOBBY BONES, PATRICK DAVIS, EDWIN MCCAIN, and A.J. MCLEAN. “As a parent, I can’t imagine the emotional toll hearing your child has cancer takes, not to mention the financial stress,” said RUCKER. “The support families with a child facing life-threatening illness receive from ST. JUDE is just incredible. I’m proud to support ST. JUDE, and I’m so grateful to all our friends who came out and donated their time to be on the show.”

Darius Rucker Announces “When Was The Last Time” Due Oct 20th

Second single, “For The First Time,” at Country radio now. On the heels of his eighth No. 1 Country single Darius Rucker has responded to fans’ appeals for new music with an announcement on the TODAY Show this morning, letting them know they won’t be waiting much longer for a new album from the 3-time GRAMMY winning star. When Was The Last Time, the long-awaited fifth studio country album on Capitol Records Nashville, will be released nationwide Friday, October 20. Fans can preorder the album beginning today at http://umgn.us/DariusPreOrder. The Platinum-selling star released the album’s second single, a song he wrote with Derek George and Travis Hill, “For The First Time” to Country radio just yesterday, Monday, July 24. “For The First Time” is the follow-up to his most recent No. 1 single, “If I Told You, marking eight country No. 1 singles for Rucker since his country music debut in 2008. Earlier this week, Rucker spoke with Billboard about teaming up with esteemed Nashville producer Ross Copperman (Dierks Bentley, Brett Eldredge, Keith Urban) to bring his vision for the album to life. “On top of being a genius with the equipment, Ross is so high-energy and funny; that kid is never not laughing.”  He added, “Every time we were in the studio we had a great band who had great ideas of their own, so it was the farthest thing from tedious, but just, let’s get in and do it. I think for the whole record we spent just three days tracking music.” This fall’s release will be yet another signature moment in the multiplatinum career of one of music’s most beloved figures. Rucker has never been busier while working on his new album with a slate of television appearances this spring and summer including a CMT Crossroads episode with John Mellencamp, an appearance in Adam Sandler’s Netflix original, Sandy Wexler, and his own episode of Celebrity Undercover Boss on CBS. Rucker, an avid golfer and passionate fan of the game, will host a new monthly show in SiriusXM’s 23/7 golf channel, SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio. On Par with Darius Rucker will debut tomorrow, July 26 at 3pm ET. The pre-order packages available include exclusive merchandise and the option to receive an autographed copy. For more information about new music, appearances and tour dates, please visit www.dariusrucker.com.  

Darius Rucker Finishes CMA Week Strong With Eighth Number One Hit

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DARIUS RUCKER SCORES EIGHTH NO. 1 WITH “IF I TOLD YOU” TO CAP OFF MOMENTOUS CMA FEST WEEK NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Darius Rucker scores yet another No. 1 at Country radio with “If I Told You,” the first single from his forthcoming fifth studio album on Capitol Records Nashville, he looks back on a banner week. “If I Told You” is the eighth No. 1 single for Rucker since his debut in country music in 2008 and comes just a week after another milestone moment for the three-time GRAMMY Award winner, who reached the $1.2 million mark with his yearly kickoff to CMA Fest, the “Darius and Friends” concert and golf tournament to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Friends including Brooks & Dunn, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, John Oates of legendary pop duo Hall & Oates were among those who helped the event reach its record-breaking achievement. On Wednesday morning Rucker visited TODAY’s Kathie Lee and Hoda at Honky Tonk Central in Nashville, presenting two worthy recipients of new homes through his partnership with Ply Gem and Habitat for Humanity’s Home Builders Blitz and serenading the crowd with a performance of “If I Told You.” “If I Told You” marks Rucker’s first collaboration with producer Ross Copperman. The song was written with Copperman’s co-writers Jon Nite and Shane McAnally. “I love this time in country music,” Rucker said. “It’s so wide in range and to have this song — a ballad and one I’ve loved and related to since first hearing the worktape — is pretty incredible.” On Wednesday evening the CMT Performance of the Year nominated star helped kick off the awards show as he joined Jason Aldean and Charles Kelley for a rendition of “Midnight Rider” in tribute to Gregg Allman, as well as reprising his role as CMT president for the second year in a skit airing at the top of the show. Acting as CMT president follows a long list of acting accolades Rucker has collected this year, including playing Johnny Bragg, lead singer of the Prisonaires on CMT’s Sun Records and a career criminal on Hawaii Five-0. Rucker closed out 2017’s CMA Music Fest with performances dedicated to the fans that make the week so special, performing at the HGTV Lodge on Sunday morning and Nissan Stadium Sunday evening. In celebration of the imminent No. 1 status of the first offering of his fall 2017 album, Rucker welcomed Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild for a compelling duet of “If I Told You,” expressing to the crowd, “Thank you for believing in this song!” The emotional rendition had the crowd on their feet and in tears as Rucker and Fairchild crooned “I’ll love you anyway” to each other from either side of the stadium stage. Rucker’s as-yet-untitled fifth Capitol Records Nashville album will be released later this year with Copperman at the helm. It will be yet another signature moment in the multiplatinum career of one of music’s most beloved figures. Rucker has never been busier while working on his new album with a slate of television appearances this spring and summer that show just how popular he is, including his own CMT Crossroads episode with John Mellencamp. He also appeared Continue reading Darius Rucker Finishes CMA Week Strong With Eighth Number One Hit

Darius Rucker supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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DARIUS RUCKER SUPPORTS ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL®  WITH EIGHTH ANNUAL “DARIUS AND FRIENDS” BENEFIT CONCERT JUNE 5 IN NASHVILLE, NOW AT THE HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nine years since visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and pledging his support, Darius Rucker has announced the date for his eighth annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert, sponsored by State Water Heaters. The event, which leads into CMA Music Festival week, takes place Monday, June 5 and will be held for the FIRST time at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. “This concert is a real highlight for me every year,” Rucker said. “And I couldn’t do it without the support of my friends who turn out to perform, tell stories and make this a memorable night for the fans, who are here from around the world.” The event has received an overwhelming response in past years, with sellouts year-after-year and more than $800,000 raised for St. Jude. Friends performing with Rucker in past years have included Luke Bryan, Radney Foster, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Charles Kelley (Lady Antebellum) and Kenny Rogers, among others. The lineup for this year’s event will be announced in the coming weeks. Rucker made a commitment to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® after touring the campus in 2008 and is recognized worldwide for the lifesaving mission. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®  is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Unlike any other hospital, the majority of funding for St. Jude comes from individual contributions. Events like this help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Tickets to “Darius and Friends” will be available on Friday, April 14 at 10 a.m. CT via ticketmaster.com. This year Rucker teamed up with Ticketmaster to allow supporters to become #VerifiedFans. Qualified registrants that enter by Thursday, April 13 at 10 a.m. CT will receive a unique code to ensure they can buy tickets without worrying about scalpers or bots. More info on becoming a #VerifiedFan here. Additional sponsors of “Darius and Friends” includes CDW/Intel, GE, Hutton, Maverick, CAA and UMG/Capitol Nashville. For more information please visit www.DariusRucker.com. About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Since opening more than 50 years ago, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. No family ever pays St. Jude for the care their child receives and, for every child treated here, thousands more have been saved worldwide through St. Jude discoveries. The hospital has played a pivotal role in pushing U.S. pediatric cancer survival rates from 20 to 80 percent overall, and is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted to children. It is also a leader in the research and treatment of blood disorders and infectious diseases in children. St. Jude was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, who believed that no child should die in the dawn of life. Continue reading Darius Rucker supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Darius Rucker Releases Signature Brand Of Whiskey

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CAPITOL NASHVILLE artist DARIUS RUCKER has partnered with 843 WHISKEY to develop his own signature brand, BACKSTAGE SOUTHERN WHISKEY. RNDC DISTRIBUTING will introduce RUCKER’s brand in his home state of SOUTH CAROLINA, with distribution to follow in GEORGIA, KENTUCKY, and TENNESSEE. What has become a “good luck” tradition for RUCKER before every show is a whiskey toast with tour mates, band, and any special guests backstage. Through the years, the pre-show toast has become a significant tradition for RUCKER and his crew. “That toast is a vital part of our nightly routine,” said RUCKER. While BACKSTAGE SOUTHERN WHISKEY enters the marketplace in SOUTH CAROLINA, RUCKER’s bourbon brand, FORBIDDEN, is crafted at CASTLE & KEY DISTILLERY in FRANKFORT, KY.

DARIUS RUCKER: THE BIG PICTURE VIEW

Darius Rucker on Country Music News Blog

NBC Today show original segment on 3/31 + “CMT Hometown Heroes” to air 3/31 Rucker to make appearance in Sandy Wexler, an Adam Sandler Netflix Comedy Movie 4/14 Darius Rucker made headlines this week as a proud Charlestonian championing his beloved South Carolina Gamecocks as they advanced to the Final Four in the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament; however, sports teams are not all he supports locally. This week, Rucker brings CMT and Today show cameras to his hometown of Charleston, S.C. to present a brand-new, one-hour special, “CMT Hometown Heroes.” Featuring some of country’s most prolific storytellers, including Rucker, Chris Stapleton, and Brett Eldredge, these artists make surprise returns to their hometowns to give back and perform for their very own hometown heroes. During his visit to Charleston, Rucker remodeled the teen room at MUSC Children’s Hospital. Rucker’s mom was a nurse at the hospital, so he grew up visiting the facility, its staff and patients from an early age. The special premieres Friday, March 31 10 p.m. ET/PT and features exclusive performances, in-depth interviews, as well as an intimate look at the people and places that shaped each performer. NBC’s Today show was on-site for the special taping and will air an original segment on Thursday, March 30 9:00 a.m. ET focusing on Rucker’s lasting impact and philanthropic work at the children’s hospital. Rucker is putting the finishing touches on his album expected for release later this year—his first single off his forthcoming fifth studio album, “If I Told You,” is currently Top 20 and climbing—but he is still making time for film and series appearances. On an episode of  “Sun Records” on CMT, Rucker will appear in black-and-white striped prison garb, playing the role of The Prisonaires’ Johnny Bragg, singing “That Chick’s Too Young to Fry” (available on-demand now). Another not-to-be-missed CMT appearance is Rucker’s “CMT Crossroads” with John Mellencamp which premiered exclusively on CMT on March 24. The pair of GRAMMY winners delivered rockin’ performances of “Pink Houses,” and “Cherry Bomb,” as well as “Wagon Wheel” and “If I Told You.” Fans can also see Rucker as he plays himself in the third installment of Adam Sandler’s Sandy Wexler, a Netflix original, beginning April 14. For more appearances, performances and tour dates, stay tuned to DariusRucker.com.

2017 PEPSI SPRINGJAM FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED

The second annual Pepsi SpringJam, set for April 28 & 29, 2017 at Aaron Bessant Park in beautiful Panama City Beach, promises two days of some of the hottest names in music, and organizers have released the exciting full lineup for the event. Headliners Sheryl Crow and Darius Rucker will be joined by Colbie Caillat, A Thousand Horses, LOCASH and “Nashville” television star Charles Esten, and the latest additions include Craig Campbell, Delta Rae, Will Thompson, Lauren Alaina, Sammy Arriaga and Gal Friday Band. “The full lineup for the Pepsi Spring jam is creating a lot of excitement,” says Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe. “Spring is always a great time to be at the beach, and having so many of Nashville’s favorite acts joining headliners Sheryl Crow and Darius Rucker gives country music fans even more reason to come put their toes in the sand in Panama City Beach.” Early Bird ticket rates remain in effect for a limited time at $199 for VIP Pit and just $69 for General Admission – plus taxes and fees. A limited number of $59 single-day tickets are currently available. Children six years of age and under may enter for free. Two-day General Admission Military Tickets are also $69 plus taxes and fees, and that price will not increase. A limited number of $30 Two-day and $20 One-Day Early Entry Passes are also available. These passes are an add-on to a festival ticket and allow ticket holders to enter the festival 30 minutes before the main gates open. This is great advantage in getting to the front of a ticket section. Visit http://springjampcb.com/tickets/ for more information. Pepsi SpringJam Preferred Lodging Partners offer the best of Panama City Beach’s resorts and condominiums. Each partner is also an authorized ticket seller for the 2017 Festival. Click here to learn more about the lodging partners. Security of patrons, artists and staff is of the utmost importance at the Pepsi SpringJam, and organizers have elected to adopt a policy of only allowing clear bags onto the festival grounds. The policy is similar to that of other music festivals and sports events and will expedite fan entry into the festival. For more information about what is permitted, visit www.SpringJamPCB.com. To purchase tickets and to get updates about the festival, artist lineup, directions, parking, lodging packages and more, visit www.SpringJamPCB.com.