Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker was just a young boy with a love for "Hee Haw" and FM radio when he made a discovery — and a decision — that would shape the rest of his life. "When I was 4, I just kind of found these Beatles 45s," Rucker said. "I think I just said to myself, 'I'm never going to let anybody tell me what I can listen to.' And I never did. When I was sitting there watching 'Hee Haw,' my brother didn't want to watch it. He was older than me but there was going to be a friggin' fight if they didn't ... Read Full Story

Brooks And Dunn Break Up..Faith Hill Perfume: Darius Rucker became the first black singer to win new artist of the year at the Country Music Association Awards, joining Charley Pride as the only African-American to win a major individual award, while Taylor Swift won two awards, including album of the year. Rucker, whose first country album, “Learn to Live,” sold more than 1 million copies, took the stage Wednesday night to wild cheers from the crowd and shouted, “What a year!” “First of all, to the fans, thank y’all for accepting me,” the jubilant Rucker said. “And I think most importantly, to country radio, ... Read Full Story

Brooks And Dunn Break Up..Faith Hill Perfume: Darius Rucker became the first black singer to win new artist of the year at the Country Music Association Awards, joining Charley Pride as the only African-American to win a major individual award, while Taylor Swift won two awards, including album of the year. Rucker, whose first country album, “Learn to Live,” sold more than 1 million copies, took the stage Wednesday night to wild cheers from the crowd and shouted, “What a year!” “First of all, to the fans, thank y’all for accepting me,” the jubilant Rucker said. Brooks And Dunn Break Up..Faith Hill Perfume: Darius ... Read Full Story

Brooks And Dunn Break Up..Faith Hill Perfume: Darius Rucker became the first black singer to win new artist of the year at the Country Music Association Awards, joining Charley Pride as the only African-American to win a major individual award, while Taylor Swift won two awards, including album of the year. Rucker, whose first country album, “Learn to Live,” sold more than 1 million copies, took the stage Wednesday night to wild cheers from the crowd and shouted, “What a year!” “First of all, to the fans, thank y’all for accepting me,” the jubilant Rucker said. “And I think most importantly, to country radio, ... Read Full Story

      Charleston, South Carolina was once again made proud by favorite son and former Hootie And The Blowfish lead singer, Darius Rucker just minutes ago in Nashville. Rucker, up for Country Music Association New Artist of the Year, made good on his nomination, winning the category over notable new artists Zac Brown Band, Randy Hauser, Jake Owen and Jamey Johnson. Jamey Johnson also won the CMA award for Song of the Year with "In Color". He shared the honor with song co-writer James Otto and Thomas Lee Miller. "First of all, to the fans, thank y'all for accepting me," Darius said through tear ... Read Full Story