10 Country Stars Whose Debut Singles Hit No. 1 [PICTURES]
These 10 country artists found success immediately. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-debut-singles-that-hit-number-1/
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Watch Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker Cover ‘Purple Rain’ at 2018 Dance Party to End Alz
“Everywhere I travel, all over the country, I rarely meet someone who hasn’t been touched by Alzheimer’s …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brad-paisley-darius-rucker-purple-rain-dance-party-to-end-alz/
’80s Dance Party With Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Darius Rucker & Others Helps Raise More Than $340,000 for Alzheimer’s Association
CMA Fest week got an unofficial kickoff on June 3 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon during the second annual ’80s Dance Party to End Alz, which benefited the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s event, which was hosted Read More
10 Years Ago: Darius Rucker Releases His Debut Country Single
On May 27, 2008, Darius Rucker released his debut country single, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/darius-rucker-first-country-single/
Watch Darius Rucker and Jimmy Fallon Parody Hootie on ‘Only Wanna Thank the Troops’
This was too cool. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/darius-rucker-jimmy-fallon-only-wanna-thank-the-troops/
Darius Rucker and Jimmy Fallon ‘Only Wanna Thank the Troops’ in Song [WATCH]
“Army, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines / Here’s to the Navy / For protecting all our seas …” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/darius-rucker-jimmy-fallon-only-wanna-thank-the-troops/
Watch Darius Rucker Team With ‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Caleb Lee Hutchinson for ‘Wagon Wheel’
Hutchinson placed second in this season’s competition. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/darius-rucker-caleb-lee-hutchinson-wagon-wheel/
‘American Idol’: Darius Rucker and Caleb Lee Hutchinson Duet on ‘Wagon Wheel’
The finalist’s warm, rich vocals melded beautifully with Rucker’s on the season finale. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/darius-rucker-caleb-lee-hutchinson-wagon-wheel/
10 Country Crossovers That Actually Worked
Not every artist finds country success when coming in from a different genre … but these men and women did! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-crossovers-that-actually-worked/
Darius Rucker Will Join Luke Bryan, Kermit the Frog, and Others for ‘Idol’ Finale
The two-part finale to the singing competition is going to be a star-studded event! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/darius-rucker-american-idol-2018/
Darius Rucker and More Artists to Perform ‘American Idol’ Finale
If Darius Rucker’s gonna be there, you know it’s gonna be a good time! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/darius-rucker-american-idol-finale/
Darius Rucker to Perform as Part of Star-Studded Lineup on Season Finale of “American Idol”
Darius Rucker will perform live on the season finale of American Idol on May 21. The two-night finale, which begins on May 20, will also feature performances by judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Read More
Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina, Darius Rucker & Eric Church Share Heartfelt Memories of Their Moms for Mother’s Day
From “Mama Tried” to “In My Daughter’s Eyes,” country artists have a long tradition of connecting with their mothers in song. In honor of Mother’s Day on May 13, Eric Church, Darius Rucker, Lauren Alaina Read More
POLL: What’s the Best Darius Rucker Song?
Well … What do you think? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-darius-rucker-song-poll/
Top 10 Darius Rucker Songs
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The Boot News Roundup: Country Stars Booked for Summertime TV Concerts + More
Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban and many more country stars will perform during the ‘Good Morning America’ and ‘Today’ summer concert series. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-gma-summer-concert-series-lineup-2018-today-show-citi-concert-series-lineup/
Darius Rucker Introduces All-Star Georgia-Boy Crew, the Troublemakers
You don’t want to mess with Rucker’s A-list Georgia squad, which appears on his cover of an Atlanta classic. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/darius-rucker-the-troublemakers/
Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean + More Offering $20 Concert Tickets This Week
Hey, it’s cheaper than a night out that doesn’t include Luke Bryan! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/20-dollar-concert-tickets-national-concert-week/
2018 Golden Mic Awards: Vote Now for 2018’s Most-Anticipated Tour
Which tour is your can’t-miss pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-golden-mic-awards-most-anticipated-tour/
Top 10 Country Songs About Marijuana
Pot may still be illegal in much of the U.S., but it’s referenced in plenty of country songs. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-about-marijuana/
20 Iconic Debut Country Albums That Hit No. 1 [PICTURES]
Their names probably won’t surprise you, as they’re big stars now — but remember, they were unknowns back then. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/debut-country-albums-that-hit-no-1/
The Boot News Roundup: 2018 ACM Awards Win Big in the Ratings + More
More viewers tuned into this year’s show than in 2017. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2018-acm-awards-tv-broadcast-ratings/
Darius Rucker Brings Positivity to 2018 ACM Awards With ‘For the First Time’
He got the crowd going with a feel-good performance. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/darius-rucker-for-the-first-time-2018-acm-awards/
Darius Rucker Offers Feel-Good ‘For the First Time’ at 2018 ACM Awards
The country star played a joyful performance of his single onstage at the 2018 ACM Awards. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/darius-rucker-for-the-first-time-2018-acm-awards/
Lady Antebellum Set Sights on Fourth of July Gig
Chris Janson will join Lady Antebellum at the star-studded event. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/lady-antebellum-nashville-fourth-of-july-2018/
Darius Rucker Headed Overseas for Fall 2018 UK Tour
Darius Rucker is crossing the pond this fall for a tour of the UK! Rucker’s international trek will begin on Oct. 21 in Birmingham, England. Rucker’s fall trip overseas isn’t the first time Rucker has Read More
The Boot News Roundup: Brantley Gilbert Books Orchestra-Backed Show + More
Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
Country Stars Who Have Played Football [PICTURES]
Country music and football go quite well together; in fact, some of its biggest names even got out on the gridiron themselves before they made it big in music! Most of the athletes-turned-musicians in this Read More
11 Cringeworthy Country Commercials Fit for the Super Bowl
Willie Nelson is king when it comes to country music commercials during the Super Bowl, but there is a queen! This list of 11 good, bad and cringeworthy television commercials includes several that played during Read More
Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker are joining forces for a co-headlining tour, the foursome announced Wednesday (Jan. 17). The two superstar acts will co-headline the 2018 Summer Plays on Tour this summer. The multi-date trek kicks off July Read More
Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum Announce Co-Headlining “Summer Plays On Tour”
Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker will join forces for a co-headlining tour dubbed the Summer Plays On Tour. Kicking off on July 19 in Toronto, Ontario, the 30-date tour will make stops in Seattle, San Read More
Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker Team Up for 2018 Summer Tour
Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker will spend Summer 2018 on the road … together. The two acts have announced their co-headlining Summer Plays On Tour. Lady A and Rucker will begin their 2018 Summer Plays On Read More
The Boot’s 2017 Country Music Yearbook: Class Clown, Cutest Couple and More
With 2017 coming to a close, it’s time to open up The Boot’s country music yearbook and dole out some superlatives. Throughout this year, these artists have really stood out. The Boot’s staff opened up Read More
The Boot News Roundup: George Strait Named 2018 Texan of the Year + More
Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker to Honor Glen Campbell in Televised Special
2017 saw the death of many music artists, and they’ll be remembered during a two-night television special on ABC. Country’s own Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker will take part in the series to honor Read More
Darius Rucker Is Giving Back to His Hometown of Charleston by Building Affordable Homes for Families in Need
South Carolina’s very own Darius Rucker is lending a hand to his hometown. The country star is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity and Ply Gem, a manufacturer of exterior building materials, to build 15 Read More
Top 10 Country Thanksgiving Songs
We all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. But before you dig into the turkey and stuffing or help yourself to a second piece of pumpkin pie, hopefully this list of the Top Read More
Darius Rucker: Grand Ole Opry Induction Made Him Feel Like Part of the Country Community
Darius Rucker had a successful run as the frontman of Hootie & the Blowfish long before he launched his career as a country music hitmaker. Although Rucker’s first solo country album, Charleston, SC 1966, was successful, Rucker didn’t feel Read More
Lady Antebellum Win the Throwback Game With Awesome Charles Kelley Flashback
Charles Kelley accomplished a lifelong dream on Wednesday evening (Nov. 8) at the CMA Awards when Lady Antebellum took the stage to assist Darius Rucker on the opening performance of “Hold My Hand.” Little did Read More
Charles Kelley Has Full Circle Moment Performing ‘Hold My Hand’ with Darius Rucker at the CMAs: ’Dreams Do Come True’
When Lady Antebellum joined Darius Rucker on stage to perform his hit “Hold My Hand” at the 2017 CMA Awards on Wednesday night, it was a full circle moment for bandmate Charles Kelley. On Thursday, Read More
CMA Awards 2017: What You Didn’t See on TV
Amid a year rife with tragedy and division, the 2017 CMA Awards was a show of music unity, from the feel-good opening number — an all-star rendition of Hootie and the Blowfish’ “Hold My Hand” Read More
The Boot News Roundup: 2018 Ameripolitan Music Awards Nominees Announced
Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
Darius Rucker Makes the Rounds With New Album
Darius Rucker has always fearlessly followed his own musical muse while cultivating a huge following of people drawn to his uniquely seductive delivery. He makes it seem effortless, until you step back and take in Read More
Watch Darius Rucker’s Boot-Stompin’ New Video, “For the First Time”
Darius Rucker dropped his fifth country album, When Was the Last Time, today (Oct. 20). The 12-song offering already boasts a No. 1 hit, as lead single, “If I Told You,” reached the top of Read More
Go Behind the Scenes with Darius Rucker ‘For the First Time’ in Rollicking New Single
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Darius Rucker‘s asking that question on his new single, dropping Friday along with his long-awaited fifth studio country album, When Was the Last Time on Read More
ToC Critic’s Pick: Darius Rucker, ‘When Was the Last Time’
Darius Rucker‘s new album When Was the Last Time is at its best when the songs feel like live recordings. Of course none of the 12 cuts are ‘live’ tracks, but several find the singer layered Read More
Darius Rucker: Kane Brown’s Success at Country Radio Is Important
Darius Rucker is rooting for Kane Brown. As one of just a handful of Black country singers with a hit on country radio, he recognizes that everyone who comes after him further opens the doors of opportunity. Brown’s Read More
Darius Rucker Believes in Aliens, But Not Kip Moore’s Golf Swing
Darius Rucker believes in aliens and thinks Kip Moore has the ugliest golf swing in country music. Those are just two things the country singer shared during this episode of Last Question. Rucker was coming off Read More