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Which Version of 'Wagon Wheel' Do You Like Better? Darius Rucker or Old Crow Medicine Show? [VIDEO + POLL]

Amy Austin — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:45:02 +0000

Country star Darius Rucker is enjoying huge success with his latest single, “Wagon Wheel.” As of today, the song is sitting at No. 10 on the Mediabase country charts. The song was first recorded by the group Old Crow Medicine Show. Old Crow Medicine Show got its start performing on street corners in New York [...]

KNUE Artist Spotlight of the Week: Darius Rucker [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:27:53 +0000

Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker has certainly made an impression on country music ever since he made the transition to country a few years back. Now Darius’ latest single, “Wagon Wheel,” is burning up the country charts. If you thought you had heard “Wagon Wheel” before, you probably have. The song was originally the [...]

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 [...]

Darius Rucker's 'Wagon Wheel' Video to Feature Duck Dynasty Stars

Christina Vinson — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:00:34 +0000

If you combine the stars of A&E masterpiece ‘Duck Dynasty’ and a current country music single, do you know what you’ll find? Darius Rucker‘s forthcoming ‘Wagon Wheel‘ video, which will feature the duck call masters. The Robertson family, who has made their fortune from their family owned and operated business (appropriately named Duck Commander) joined [...]

Darius Rucker Will Make Texas Stop on 2013 True Believers Tour

Megan Pacella — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:16:26 +0000

It's that time of year again! With spring so close that you can almost feel the warm air blowing, country stars are preparing to head out on the road -- and Darius Rucker is joining in on the fun. This week, Rucker announced the dates for his 2013 True Believers Tour.

Are Darius Rucker + Hootie and the Blowfish Getting Back Together? [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:19:29 +0000

It was four years ago that Darius Rucker released his first country single, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It,” after leaving Hootie & the Blowfish. Now after a few No. 1 country hits, the singer-songwriter admits he isn’t ready to say goodbye to Hootie! Here’s what Darius told Billboard Magazine: There’s one more Hootie [...]

Win Lady Antebellum Concert Tickets From KNUE [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:12:55 +0000

Lady Antebellum will be in concert Saturday, February 18th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas with special guest Darius Rucker. KNUE has your ticket to the show! Stop by and sign up to win at Cavender's Boot City in Tyler NOW!

Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker + More to Perform at 2012 Pre-Super Bowl Shows

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:00:19 +0000

Te 2012 Super Bowl takes place on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis, and the city is taking the hosting of the NFL event seriously. The powers-that-be have invited some country stars to be a part of the festivities. The city’s Pan Am Plaza is being turned into something called Super Bowl Village from Jan. 27 through Feb. 4, and country stars Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker are on board to perform during those dates. Bentley and Rucker are essentially on the entertainment road leading up to the actual big game.

Taylor Swift Brings Darius Rucker on Stage to Perform 'Alright'

Amanda Hensel — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:15:11 +0000

It seems like Taylor Swift has friends in all kinds of places — she thanked more than a dozen peers in her CMA Entertainer of the Year speech alone. On Friday (Nov. 18), during her concert in Columbia, S.C., the ‘Ours’ hitmaker added Darius Rucker to the list of stars she’s performed with.

Scotty McCreery, Sugarland + More to Perform on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:14:51 +0000

We can’t think of a better way to spend the holiday season than with a full lineup of country’s hottest stars, and on December 1, we’ll have the pleasure of inviting Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and more into our homes via our television screens. The ‘CMA Country Christmas’ event will air on ABC at 8PM ET that evening, but will be recorded live from Nashville a few weeks earlier.

Lady Antebellum Goes For Hall Of Fame Status On The Daily Duel [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:29:12 +0000

Lady Antebellum now has 6 straight wins with Thursday's defeat of the new song from Darius Rucker.

That means if Lady A is able to secure one more win, 'Just A Kiss' will enter into the Daily Duel Hall of Fame.

But first Hilary and the boys will need to get by the new song from Jerrod Niemann.

Give both songs a listen after the jump.

Darius Rucker New Song Spotlight On Today's Daily Duel

Danny Merrell — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:04:50 +0000

Lady Antebellum now has 5 straight wins with yesterday's defeat of the new song from Kenny Chesney, which now means Lady A will face a new challenger.

And today's challenger on the Daily Duel comes from Darius Rucker.

Give both songs a listen after the jump.

Summer 2011 Concert Series — Win 'Jam Festival' Tickets

Amy Austin — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:20:53 +0000

Darius fans listen up! Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, and Sugarland will be in Roanoke Rapids, NC for the 2011 Rapids Jam Festival in June! What an awesome lineup! Why not be there for the fun! Enter to win tickets to the weekend long festival plus tons of other cool stuff. Check out the details after the jump.

Stand Up and Be Counted — Darius Rucker Wants Your Vote!

Marcie Pink — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:48:04 +0000

Wouldn’t you love to have Darius Rucker come to East Texas for a concert? Here is your chance to have your vote count. Simply submit your vote on the form below and stand up and be counted – way better than the census! Vote after the jump! View all Darius Rucker tour dates

Darius Rucker Lottery Tickets

Marcie Pink — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:45:40 +0000

Darius Rucker has teamed with the New Mexico state Lottery for the Darius Rucker Scratcher Game,

which is now available at over 1,100 stores statewide with proceeds to benefit education programs in New Mexico.

The game offers cash prizes valued up to $65,000 and the chance to meet the singer and see him perform at the CMA Music Festival in June -- more after the jump.

Darius Rucker's Latest Single Released For PGA Charity

Amy Austin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:10:35 +0000

Darius Rucker’s new single ‘Together, Anything’s Possible” is being released for PGA charity according to Taste Of Country. Darius specifically wrote the song for the PGA charity. Golf, a good song and an even better cause: Those are the three tenets at the heart of Darius Rucker’s single ‘Together, Anything’s Possible,’ which is aptly named. [...]

Darius Rucker – Holds Free Concert

Kix Brooks — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:35:05 +0000

Darius will play a free show in New Orleans on Monday (Jan. 3) at 6 p.m., one day prior to the Sugar Bowl game between Arkansas and Ohio State. The concert is part of the Allstate Fan Fest in the French Quarter. Darius Rucker will also perform the national anthem at the bowl game, along [...]