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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.

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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.

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Did Bob Dylan go to Washington High?

JD Collins — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:06:06 +0000

It's now 'The Washington Pavilion.' But the question remains. Did Bob Dylan attend Washington High School?

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'Wow Man' It Sounds like the 70′s!

JD Collins — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:11:56 +0000

When you listen to country music today, what do you hear? I hear 'growing up in the 70's.

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New Darius Song Not New at All

JD Collins — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:44:10 +0000

For country star Darius Rucker, inspiration to record a song can come from an unusual setting.

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Darius Rucker to Play Santa, Deliver $10K in Toys to Children This Holiday Season

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:30:41 +0000

Darius Rucker is hoping to spread the true spirit of the season this Christmas by bringing toys to kids in need.

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Darius Rucker Announces 'True Believers' Album Track Listing, Release Date

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:00:39 +0000

Darius Rucker has been teasing fans long enough with tidbits of what to expect on his highly-anticipated third studio album. The wait is almost over.

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Darius Rucker, 'True Believers' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Darius Rucker's 'True Believers' lyrics, like many great country songs, hit close to home. The new Opry addition penned the song with hit songwriter Josh Kear, and it's the first single from his forthcoming third studio album, slated for release in January.

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Darius Rucker's Wife Shares How She Kept His Opry Invitation a Secret

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:00:37 +0000

When Darius Rucker was invited to be the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry by buddy Brad Paisley recently, it wasn't just the staff and 'Southern Comfort Zone' singer who were in on the keeping the secret. Rucker's wife, Beth, also kept mum about her husband's Grand Ole Opry invitation -- and for nearly two months.

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Darius Rucker Invited to Become Newest Grand Ole Opry Member by Brad Paisley

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:00:50 +0000

October 2, 2012 is sure to be a date that Darius Rucker won't soon forget, as it marks the day that the singer was asked to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry family.

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