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DARIUS RUCKER ANNOUNCES 2023 STARTING FIRES TOUR

Posted on Mar 13, 2023 by Julie Dieckelman

August 11 BMO Pavilion WITH 21 DATES ACROSS U.S. & CANADA Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Joins as Direct Support with rising star  Drew Green  as direct support on select dates.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, March 17 at 10AM at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Box Office. For more information and a listing of all dates, please see below or visit  DariusRucker.com . Fans can also purchase VIP Packages for select dates, which may include premium tickets, exclusive Meet & Greet and individual photo opportunity with Darius Rucker, guided backstage tour, group photo on the stage, autographed item & more. For more information, visit  vipnation.com .   The news of the tour comes as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming seventh solo album, which he  recently revealed  will be called  Carolyn’s Boy  in honor of his late mother. Fans have gotten an early preview of the music via recent releases songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart), with additional new music expected soon.   The 2023 lineup for the October 7-8 return of Rucker’s  Riverfront Revival Music Festival  in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. is also expected in the coming weeks, with early access presale tickets are available now via  RiverfrontRevival.com .   Additionally, Rucker will return to the stage this spring with his  Hootie & the Blowfish  bandmates, taking over the picturesque stretch of white sand beach at Moon Palace Cancún for the second annual  HootieFest: The Big Splash , a four-day celebration of all things rock. Set for April 26-29, the destination event will feature three headlining performances on the beach by the GRAMMY Award-winning band, plus daily pool parties, intimate oceanfront performances from  Goo Goo Dolls ,  Barenaked Ladies ,  Collective Soul ,  Gin Blossoms ,  Everclear ,  Edwin McCain ,  Lit  and  Cowboy Mouth , as well as a special Hootie & the Blowfish sunset show. Limited ticket/travel packages remain via  HootieFest.com .   For more information on all things Darius Rucker, visit  DariusRucker.com  and follow on social media @DariusRucker.    Starting Fires Tour  Dates For more information and to purchase tickets, visit  DariusRucker.com . * denotes Drew Green as support / # denotes no support (all other dates feature Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors) ^ denotes dates on sale Monday, March 20 June 15            Roanoke, Va.  ||  Elmwood Park Amphitheatre * June 22            Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem June 24            Canandaigua, N.Y.  ||  Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center July 13            Dubuque, Iowa  ||  Q Casino – Back Waters Stage * July 20            Jacksonville, Fla.  ||  Daily’s Place July 21            Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion July 22            Alpharetta, Ga.  ||  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Aug. 3             Niagara Falls, Ontario  ||  Fallsview Casino Aug. 4             Bridgeport, Conn.  ||  Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater Aug. 5             Farmingville, N.Y.  ||  Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill ^ Aug. 10           Sterling Heights, Mich.  ||  Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre Aug. 11           Milwaukee, Wis.  ||  BMO Pavilion Aug. 12           Maryland Heights, Mo.  ||  Saint Louis Music Park Aug. 18           Irvine, Calif.  ||  FivePoint Amphitheatre Aug. 19           Stateline, Nev.  ||  Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug. 23           Los Angeles, Calif.  ||  The Greek Theatre Aug. 25           San Diego, Calif.  ||  Gallagher Square at Petco Park Aug. 26           Highland, Calif.  ||  Yaamava’ Resort & Casino ^# Sept. 8             Durant, Okla.  ||  Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater # Sept. 9             Durant, Okla.  ||  Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater # Oct. 14            Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater   About Darius Rucker Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut  Cracked Rear View , which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the  Billboard  Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified  Learn to Live  and  True Believers,  plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of  “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. He co-hosted the 54th annual CMA Awards in 2020 and topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021. New songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart) are available everywhere now as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming album,  Carolyn’s Boy .   As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, offering his own  NFL x Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics  apparel line at NFLshop.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.     About Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors There are no strangers at a Drew Holcomb show. For the better part of two decades, the award-winning songwriter has brought his audience together night after night, turning his shows into celebrations of community, collaboration, and contemporary American roots music.  Strangers No More , the ninth album from Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, celebrates that sense of togetherness. Produced by Cason Cooley, it expands the band’s mix of timeless songwriting, modern-day Laurel Canyon folk, amplified Americana, and heartland rock & roll. “All The Money in the World,” with its deep-pocketed groove that showcases The Neighbors’ musicality, is punctuated by blasts of brass, marking the band’s first song to feature horns. “That's On You, That's On Me” makes room for barrelhouse piano, slide guitar, and the greasy grit of a juke joint rock band. “On a Roll” and “Possibility” are Springsteen-sized rock & roll melodramas that wail and exalt, their cinematic arrangements built for the large rooms that Holcomb regularly plays these days. “Fly” is a reflective, finger-plucked folksong. Finally, there's “Dance With Everybody,” a lively tribute to the live show that brims with a joyful optimism — a feeling that was often missing during the band’s earlier years, when their shows weren’t nearly as packed. Song by song,  Strangers No More  offers an all-encompassing view not only of the places Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have been, but where they're headed next, too. It's an invitation into the band’s world. Strangers no more, indeed.   About Drew Green Drew Green’s current single “Good Ol’ Man'' currently has over 80 million streams worldwide.  The single gained its prominence after Green posted the song on TikTok.  The viral track has now amassed over 53,300 user generated videos on the platform. The new track dropped on the heels of Drew Green’s two-EP musical journey, Dirt Boy Vol. 1 (Sept. 2020) and Dirt Boy Vol. 2 (Oct. 2021). Green’s debut seven-song collection yielded the streaming successes “She Got That” and “Little More Be Alright.” His subsequent EP included the title track, “Dirt Boy,” and four additional tracks. To date, Green has exceeded 148 million career worldwide streams. About Live Nation Entertainment Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit  www.livenationentertainment.com .

About FPC Live FPC Live is a Madison-based full-service concert promotion and venue operations company. As part of Frank Productions, FPC Live operates the company’s owned-and-operated venues and creates, produces and promotes live entertainment events in clubs, arenas, performing arts centers, amphitheaters and stadiums across the country.

As Wisconsin’s largest concert promoter, FPC Live, alongside parent company Frank Productions and its joint venture partner, Live Nation, produce nearly 550 events annually in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin. FPC Live is one of the top 10 promoters in the world, producing concerts throughout the Midwest as well as tours across North America. FPC Live currently owns/operates four venues in Madison, WI (The Sylvee, Orpheum Theater, Majestic Theatre, and High Noon Saloon), two venues in Charleston, SC (Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm), and two venues in Columbia, MO (The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall). For additional information, visit fpc-live.com.

About BMO Pavilion – Milwaukee, WI With Lake Michigan as its backdrop, the BMO Pavilion is home to numerous concerts and special events throughout the year.  The venue can accommodate 5,000 patrons in reserved seating, along with a large general-admission area, and features state-of-the-art production and sound.  Dramatic architecture, including the iconic wave-inspired roof, along with its picturesque setting, create the ideal backdrop for fans to enjoy music in the unique outdoor setting of the BMO Pavilion. For more details, visit   BMOPavilion.com , Facebook and Instagram at @BMOPavilion, or Twitter at @BMOPavilion.

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Darius rucker announces 2023 starting fires tour.

Posted by Buddy Iahn | Mar 13, 2023

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors joins as direct support with Drew Green on select dates

Three-time Grammy Award winner Darius Rucker returns to the road this summer with 21 dates across the US and Canada on his Starting Fires Tour, kicking off June 15th in Virginia. Joining the multi-time Diamond-certified star as direct support across most dates is popular Americana band Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, with rising star Drew Green as direct support on select dates.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, March 17th via Ticketmaster . Fans can also purchase VIP Packages for select dates, which may include premium tickets, exclusive meet & greet and individual photo opportunity with Rucker, guided backstage tour, group photo on the stage, autographed item & more.

The news of the tour comes as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming seventh solo album, which he recently revealed will be called Carolyn’s Boy in honor of his late mother. Fans have gotten an early preview of the music via recent releases songs “ Same Beer Different Problem ” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart) , with additional new music expected soon.

The 2023 lineup for the October 7-8th return of Rucker’s Riverfront Revival Music Festival in his hometown of Charleston, SC is also expected in the coming weeks, with early access presale tickets are available now.

Additionally, Rucker will return to the stage this spring with his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates, taking over the picturesque stretch of white sand beach at Moon Palace Cancún for the second annual HootieFest: The Big Splash , a four-day celebration of all things rock. Set for April 26-29th, the destination event will feature three headlining performances on the beach by the Grammy Award-winning band, plus daily pool parties, intimate oceanfront performances from Goo Goo Dolls, Barenaked Ladies, Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Everclear, Edwin McCain, Lit and Cowboy Mouth, as well as a special Hootie & the Blowfish sunset show.

Darius Rucker 2023 Starting Fires Tour Dates:

June 15 – Roanoke, VA @ Elmwood Park Amphitheatre June 22 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem June 24 – Canandaigua, NY @ Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center July 13 – Dubuque, IA @ Q Casino – Back Waters Stage * July 20 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place July 21 – Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion July 22 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Aug 3 – Niagara Falls, ONT @ Fallsview Casino Aug 4 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater Aug 5 – Farmingville, NY @ Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill ^ Aug 10 – Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre Aug 11 – Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Pavilion Aug 12 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park Aug 18 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre Aug 19 – Stateline, NV @ Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug 23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre Aug 25 – San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park Aug 26 – Highland, CA @ Yaamava’ Resort & Casino ^# Sept 8 – Durant, OK @ Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater # Sept 9 – Durant, OK @ Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater # Oct 14 – Nashville @ Ascend Amphitheater

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Darius Rucker Plots 2023 Starting Fires Tour

Darius Rucker will spend his summer on the road. On Monday, the star announced his 2023 Starting Fires Tour, a trek which will take him across the United States and Canada, with 21 dates scheduled.

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors will serve as direct support, with Drew Green popping in on select dates.

Rucker has toured consistently over the last year on his theater tour and his summer tour in 2022. He'll kick things off in 2023 on June 15 in Roanoke, Va., at the Elmwood Park Amphitheater, then hopscotch across the continent before wrapping things up in Nashville, Tenn., at Ascend Amphitheater on Oct. 14.

"Let’s do it!! Looking forward to being back on the road with @drewholcombmusic and @drewgreen this year," Rucker shares on social media.

Fans are hoping to get a new project from the "Beers and Sunshine" singer before he hits the road. Rucker has been talking about his seventh solo album for over a year — the collection of songs is titled Carolyn's Boy in honor of his late mother and features songs like "Same Beer Different Problem" and "Ol' Church Hymn" featuring Chapel Hart, which he has already shared.

The South Carolina native will also be returning to his hometown for his Riverfront Revival Music Festival Oct. 7-8. The event — curated by Rucker — is expected to announce a lineup in the coming weeks.

Darius Rucker's 2023 Starting Fires Tour Dates:

June 15 - Roanoke, Va. @ Elmwood Park Amphitheatre * June 22 - Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem June 24 - Canandaigua, N.Y. @ Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center July 13 - Dubuque, Iowa @ Q Casino – Back Waters Stage * July 20 - Jacksonville, Fla. @ Daily’s Place July 21 - Wilmington, N.C. @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion July 22 - Alpharetta, Ga. @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Aug. 3 - Niagara Falls, Ontario @ Fallsview Casino Aug. 4 - Bridgeport, Conn. @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater Aug. 5 - Farmingville, N.Y. @ Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill Aug. 10 - Sterling Heights, Mich. @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre Aug. 11 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ BMO Pavilion Aug. 12 - Maryland Heights, Mo. @ Saint Louis Music Park Aug. 18 - Irvine, Calif. @ FivePoint Amphitheatre Aug. 19 - Stateline, Nev. @ Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug. 23 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Greek Theatre Aug. 25 - San Diego, Calif. @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park Aug. 26 - Highland, Calif. @ Yaamava’ Resort & Casino # Sept. 8 - Durant, Okla. @ Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater # Sept. 9 - Durant, Okla. @ Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater # Oct. 14 - Nashville, Tenn. @ Ascend Amphitheater

* - with Drew Green # - no opener

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Darius Rucker Reveals 2023 Starting Fires Tour Dates

Darius Rucker is hitting the road again this summer. Today (March 13), the cross-genre hitmaker unveils his 2023 Starting Fires Tour, which kicks off this June.

The trek will begin with a stop in Roanoke, Va., on June 15 before continuing for 20 more performances across the U.S. Acclaimed Americana outfit Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors and rising country artist Drew Green will serve as openers for select dates of the tour.

Rucker is gearing up for a busy few months as he puts the final touches on his upcoming eleventh studio album,  Carolyn's Boy,  which will include his recent singles "Same Beer Different Problem" and "Ol' Church Hymn," his stellar collaboration with country trio Chapel Hart . 

Tickets for most dates will go on sale beginning Friday, March 17, at 10 AM local time. Fans can purchase tickets for Rucker's stops in Farmingville, N.Y., and Highland, Calif., beginning Monday, March 20, at 10 AM local time. You can find additional information on ticketing options at Darius Rucker's official website . 

Darius Rucker's 2023 Starting Fires Tour Dates:

June 15 - Roanoke, Va. @ Elmwood Park Amphitheatre * June 22 - Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem $ June 24 - Canandaigua, N.Y. @ Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center $ July 13 - Dubuque, Iowa @ Q Casino – Back Waters Stage * July 20 - Jacksonville, Fla. @ Daily’s Place $ July 21 - Wilmington, N.C. @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion $ July 22 - Alpharetta, Ga. @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre $ Aug. 3 - Niagara Falls, Ontario @ Fallsview Casino $ Aug. 4 - Bridgeport, Conn. @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater $ Aug. 5 - Farmingville, N.Y. @ Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill $ Aug. 10 - Sterling Heights, Mich. @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre $ Aug. 11 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ BMO Pavilion $ Aug. 12 - Maryland Heights, Mo. @ Saint Louis Music Park $ Aug. 18 - Irvine, Calif. @ FivePoint Amphitheatre $ Aug. 19 - Stateline, Nev. @ Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena $ Aug. 23 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Greek Theatre $ Aug. 25 - San Diego, Calif. @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park $ Aug. 26 - Highland, Calif. @ Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Sept. 8 - Durant, Okla. @ Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater Sept. 9 - Durant, Okla. @ Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater Oct. 14 - Nashville, Tenn. @ Ascend Amphitheater $

$ support from Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors * support from Drew Green

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Darius Rucker unveiled a new 21-date tour on Monday morning (March 13), announcing the list of stops across the U.S. and Canada this year. The country superstar is set to hit the road with special guests on select dates, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors and Drew Green .

“Let’s do it!! Looking forward to being back on the road with @drewholcomb and @DrewGreenMusic this year.”

The “Starting Fires Tour” is set to kick off in mid-June, with the first concert slated for June 15 at Elmwood Park Amphitheatre in Roanoke, Virginia. The months-long trek includes stops in New York, Georgia, Wisconsin, California, Nevada, California and other destinations before it comes to an end on October 14, at Ascend Amphitheater in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

Rucker announced the “ Starting Fires Tour ” as he’s finishing his highly-anticipated seventh studio album, which will be named in honor of his late mother, per Rucker’s tour info. The album will make its debut at the heels of Rucker’s recent releases, “ Same Beer Different Problem ,” and “Ol’ Church Hymn,” featuring America’s Got Talent alums , Chapel Hart .

Tickets to Rucker’s “Starting Fires Tour” are set to go on sale to the general public on Friday (March 17). See Rucker’s announcement — including the full list of tour dates — here:

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Joins as Direct Support Drew Green Appearing on Select Dates

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, March 17. For more information and a listing of all dates, please see below or visit  DariusRucker.com .

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages for select dates, which may include premium tickets, exclusive Meet & Greet and individual photo opportunity with Darius Rucker, guided backstage tour, group photo on the stage, autographed item & more. For more information, visit  vipnation.com .

The news of the tour comes as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming seventh solo album, which he recently revealed will be called  Carolyn’s Boy  in honor of his late mother. Fans have gotten an early preview of the music via recent releases songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart), with additional new music expected soon.

Additionally, Rucker will return to the stage this spring with his Hootie & the Blowfish  bandmates, taking over the picturesque stretch of white sand beach at Moon Palace Cancún for the second annual  HootieFest: The Big Splash , a four-day celebration of all things rock. Set for April 26-29, the destination event will feature three headlining performances on the beach by the GRAMMY Award-winning band, plus daily pool parties, intimate oceanfront performances from  Goo Goo Dolls ,  Barenaked Ladies ,  Collective Soul ,  Gin Blossoms ,  Everclear ,  Edwin McCain ,  Lit  and  Cowboy Mouth , as well as a special Hootie & the Blowfish sunset show.

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Darius Rucker Announces Summer Dates For ‘Starting Fires Tour’

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner  Darius Rucker  returns to the road this summer with 21 dates across the U.S. and Canada on his  Starting Fires Tour , kicking off June 15 in Virginia. Joining the multi-time Diamond-certified star as direct support across most dates is popular Americana band  Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors , with rising star Drew Green as direct support on select dates.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, March 17. For more information and a listing of all dates, please see below or visit DariusRucker.com .

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages for select dates, which may include premium tickets, exclusive Meet & Greet and individual photo opportunity with Darius Rucker, guided backstage tour, group photo on the stage, autographed item & more. For more information, visit  vipnation.com .

The news of the tour comes as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming seventh solo album, which he  recently revealed  will be called Carolyn’s Boy in honor of his late mother. Fans have gotten an early preview of the music via recent releases songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart), with additional new music expected soon.

The 2023 lineup for the October 7-8 return of Rucker’s Riverfront Revival Music Festival in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. is also expected in the coming weeks, with early access presale tickets are available now via  RiverfrontRevival.com .

Additionally, Rucker will return to the stage this spring with his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates, taking over the picturesque stretch of white sand beach at Moon Palace Cancún for the second annual HootieFest: The Big Splash, a four-day celebration of all things rock. Set for April 26-29, the destination event will feature three headlining performances on the beach by the GRAMMY Award-winning band, plus daily pool parties, intimate oceanfront performances from Goo Goo Dolls, Barenaked Ladies, Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Everclear, Edwin McCain, Lit and Cowboy Mouth, as well as a special Hootie & the Blowfish sunset show. Limited ticket/travel packages remain via  HootieFest.com .

For more information on all things Darius Rucker, visit  DariusRucker.com  and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

Starting Fires Tour Dates June 15            Roanoke, Va.  ||  Elmwood Park Amphitheatre * June 22            Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem June 24            Canandaigua, N.Y.  ||  Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center July 13            Dubuque, Iowa  ||  Q Casino – Back Waters Stage * July 20            Jacksonville, Fla.  ||  Daily’s Place July 21            Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion July 22            Alpharetta, Ga.  ||  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Aug. 3             Niagara Falls, Ontario  ||  Fallsview Casino Aug. 4             Bridgeport, Conn.  ||  Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater Aug. 5             Farmingville, N.Y.  ||  Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill ^ Aug. 10           Sterling Heights, Mich.  ||  Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre Aug. 11           Milwaukee, Wis.  ||  BMO Pavilion Aug. 12           Maryland Heights, Mo.  ||  Saint Louis Music Park Aug. 18           Irvine, Calif.  ||  FivePoint Amphitheatre Aug. 19           Stateline, Nev.  ||  Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug. 23           Los Angeles, Calif.  ||  The Greek Theatre Aug. 25           San Diego, Calif.  ||  Gallagher Square at Petco Park Aug. 26           Highland, Calif.  ||  Yaamava’ Resort & Casino ^# Sept. 8             Durant, Okla.  ||  Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater # Sept. 9             Durant, Okla.  ||  Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater # Oct. 14            Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater

* denotes Drew Green as support / # denotes no support (all other dates feature Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors) ^ denotes dates on sale Monday, March 20

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit  DariusRucker.com .

About Darius Rucker Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified Learn to Live and True Believers, plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of  “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. He co-hosted the 54th annual CMA Awards in 2020 and topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021. New songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart) are available everywhere now as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming album, Carolyn’s Boy.

As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, offering his own NFL x Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics apparel line at NFLshop.com , and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.

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Darius Rucker Brings 2023 Starting Fires Tour With Special Guest Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors To Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre August 10

(DETROIT – March 13, 2023) – Three-time Grammy® Award winner Darius Rucker returns to the road this summer with 21 dates across the U.S. and Canada on his Starting Fires Tour, visiting Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 10 at 8 p.m. Joining the multi-time Diamond-certified star as direct support is popular Americana band Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. To purchase tickets in the Crest Ford pavilion, Ford Motor Company luxury seats and on the lawn, visit 313Presents.com , LiveNation.com , DariusRucker.com and Ticketmaster.com . Fans can also purchase VIP Packages for select dates, which may include premium tickets, exclusive Meet & Greet and individual photo opportunity with Darius Rucker, guided backstage tour, group photo on the stage, autographed item & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com .

The news of the tour comes as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming seventh solo album, which he recently revealed will be called Carolyn’s Boy in honor of his late mother. Fans have gotten an early preview of the music via recent releases songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart), with additional new music expected soon.

The 2023 lineup for the October 7-8 return of Rucker’s Riverfront Revival Music Festival in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. is also expected in the coming weeks, with early access presale tickets are available now via RiverfrontRevival.com .

Additionally, Rucker will return to the stage this spring with his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates, taking over the picturesque stretch of white sand beach at Moon Palace Cancún for the second annual HootieFest: The Big Splash, a four-day celebration of all things rock. Set for April 26-29, the destination event will feature three headlining performances on the beach by the Grammy® Award-winning band, plus daily pool parties, intimate oceanfront performances from Goo Goo Dolls, Barenaked Ladies, Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Everclear, Edwin McCain, Lit and Cowboy Mouth, as well as a special Hootie & the Blowfish sunset show. Limited ticket/travel packages remain via HootieFest.com .

For more information on all things Darius Rucker, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

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Darius Rucker is a singer–songwriter out of South Carolina, United States, best known as the lead vocalist of rock band Hootie & The Blowfish. He has released a string of successful solo albums that fall into the country–pop genre and a number of chart topping singles.

Rucker founded Hootie & The Blowfish in 1986 with bandmates Mark Bryan, Jim “Soni” Sonefeld and Dean Felber. The outfit apparently came about when Bryan heard Rucker singing in the shower of the college dorms and was awestruck by his vocal prowess.

Ruckers mainstream success with Hootie & The Blowfish was the 1994 release “Cracked Rear View”, which was a staggering success. It was the best selling album of 1995 and went platinum 16 times over in the United States. The album contained the outfit’s best known tune “Only Wanna Be with You”, which peaked at Number 6 and the other hits “Hold My Hand”, “Let Her Cry” and “Time”.

After a small hiatus and an R’n’B styled debut solo album, “Back to Then” (2002), which amounted to modest success, Rucker’s solo career kicked off properly with his country release “Learn to Live” in 2008. The album achieved gold status with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and later received a platinum certification in 2009. The album’s single “History in the Making” peaked at Number 3 on the Billboard Country Chart. Three singles topped it at Number 1: "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", "It Won't Be Like This for Long" and "Alright", making Ruckers the first black man to chart a number one on the Hot Country Songs charts since 1983. He was also first black man to win the Country Music Association’s New Artist Award.

The album was released on Capitol Records, which would become Rucker’s rock in his solo career, going on to record “Charleston, SC 1966” in 2010, which included the Number 1 singles “Come Back Song” and “This”, and 2012’s “True Believers”, which got him yet another Number 1 with his cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel” featuring vocals from Lady Antebellum.

Ruckers announced a Christmas album in 2014 that would feature a collaboration with Sheryl Cole on the track “Baby It’s Cold Outside”.

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I habe waited 10 years to see Darius live and I was not disapointed ys know what can I say, Darius is just a genuinely nice guy and an amazing singer, a little story for ya... Darius was half way through a song and one of the guys in the front row put his fist out to try get a fist bump and Darius just moved on, I felt so bad, but at the end of the song Darius says "I'm glad this happened because I thought it was just an American thing... here I am half way through a song doing my thing, because when I do this song I only see the girls in the room, that's all I see, you know the ladies are looking at me like damn I want you" (the crowd was roaring because the mannerisms Darius were making were hilarious) Darius then goes on to say there's always one who goes (he bow's his head and put his hand fully out stretched into the air for a fist bump) and say something like you're the man, anyway he went back and fist bumped the dude and it was just awesome, kind of a you had to be there moment but awesome non the less, he sang my favourite so "let her cry" and if was spine tingling amazeballs, if you ever get the chance to see DR, don't hesitate just do it, you won't regret it.

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Darius Rucker was a hard ticket to get. His show was in a smaller place in my town and luckily I had a friend that was able to get an extra ticket.

The place only holds about 2500 people and Darius is very popular these days so I was really lucky to get it. The crowd was a mix between pop music people and country music fans. There were some people with cowboy hats but it was mostly 35 and up professional people who grew up listening to his music. The show itself was great. It was high energy from start to finish.

His bandmates were top notch and Darius sounded great. He did some of his Hootie songs but mostly he did his country songs. The great thing about the show was that he interacted so great with the audience. You really felt like you knew him and could sit and have a beer with him after the show. He also smiled a lot and you can tell her really enjoyed doing this and performing.

He closed with his cover hit song of “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show. The crowd was great and the music was awesome, really great night.

I saw Darius Rucker for the first time last month, in Chicago. He was so good that I drove two hours to see him in Grand Rapids this month. While he was better in Chicago, I still enjoyed him tremendously and I'll definitely see him again.

First of all, he's extremely charismatic and energetic so just being in the building with him makes you feel really good. Second he has an awesome band that can play anything. They also have great harmonies and they sound really good together. In fact, they sounded so good that even though the Van Andel Arena's poor sound system rendered me unable to enjoy the opening acts, I thoroughly enjoyed Darius Rucker and his Carolina Boys. I'll definitely see him again anytime he comes anywhere within a four hour trip but I won't see him or anyone else at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.

The consert was absolutely fantastic and much better than I thought it would be. The atmosphere was very good and Darius really got the audience going. The band were tight and very good and appeared to be really enjoying themselves. Darius was exceptional, his voice is one on its own. 'Let her cry' was one of my outstanding tunes and the Oasis finish was really good. I knew it was coming because I had read other reviews and was unsure of how he would carry it off, but I needn't have worried because for me it was better than Oasis. We had a test of his new album when he sang Homegrown which was brilliant. The whole night was that good I am going again tonight in Manchester. Thanks Darius you are a true entertainer and leave your fans being true believers in you. By Tina S

AMAZING...just like last time he was in Hamburg! It is such a gift to be able to see such a HUGE American Country STAR in such a small and personal venue!

Darius Rucker is one of the BEST country shows I have been to, and I have been to a lot! He gets down and personal with the crowd, and his staff has the sound just right! Not so loud that you can't hear his wonderful voice, but loud enough that you hear him over the crowd singing.

Darius Rucker...you know how to do it right!

Thank you for another OUTSTANDING show! I will be there next time you come to Hamburg...it would be really nice if you could come to Southern Denmark!

Until next time...

Darius was amazing! This was my second time seeing him live. His voice is incredible and he always gets the crowd into every single song. Not to mention he is just such a down to earth person. Such a great guy and you can tell that by how he performs on stage. He interacts with the crowd and makes everyone feel at home. Such an incredible performer! Not to mention the opening acts were good too. Michael Ray was good, and Dan + Shay were amazing!!!!! They have such amazing voices. What a great show this was!

Loved his concert! He appears to be such a "down-to-earth" guy who loves music and the audience. He had a great mix of his new country (which is incredible) and his old "Hootie" persona - who doesn't love Hootie? One of the greatest moments was when he brought the bands traveling with him on stage to sing "hold my hand" - what a great performance and mix of styles. I am now an even bigger fan then before. Best concert of the summer!

OMG, what a fantastic night, Darius Rucker, a true performer, hope he tell his Buddies to come over, amazing band, took me back to Nashville the place was bouncing, went over so quick. Support from Russell Dickerson was as good a support artist I have seen, received a standing ovation at the end of his session, said he'd be back, hope he goes home and tells all his Buddies what a fabulous venue the Sage is and with it a fantastic crowd

I go see Darius Rucker every year I never missed any of his concerts he is awesome I love him and I love his music the best crowd I've seen at one of his concerts it was awesome I wish I could see him everyday I miss into him sing

Loved the concert!!! :)) had the best time ever and saw a ton of PDA!! Ewww..a ton! Darius's songs go ever man laid last night! lol wouldn't change a thing except for how much money I spent on food and drinks!! Good god!!

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Darius Rucker Extends 2023 Tour Dates: Ticket Presale Code & On-Sale Info

by Francesco Marano

Published march 13, 2023.

Country pop-rocker Darius Rucker has extended his 2023 tour dates.

Billed as Starting Fires , the newly planned concerts are set at North American venues from June into October. The opening acts on select dates will be Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors and / or Drew Green. Darius has a handful of upcoming headlining shows coming up before embarking on HootieFest in Mexico next month.

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When do Darius Rucker 2023 tour tickets go on sale and what is the presale code?

For the new dates, the general public on-sale begins as early as March 17. Presales for VIP packages and Darius Rucker fan club members begin March 14. Drew Holcomb fan club, Live Nation, LN Mobile App., and local venues / radio presales will follow. Keep in mind, each date is different and details are subject to change.

The Live Nation presale password is OPENER , and the LN Mobile App code is COVERT . Click through the individual concert links for more information about the show you're interested in.

We recommend following Darius Rucker on his social media accounts, in addition to checking your local venue's social media and email subscription, to get the most up-to-date information.

Darius plans to release a new solo album this year titled Carolyn’s Boy . For more, check out Darius Rucker's Zumic artist page .

Darius Rucker's Kids Are All Grown Up

Transitioning from a college dropout to a full-time musician is no easy feat, yet Darius Rucker has made it appear so. As a bright-eyed South Carolina native, Darius first gained notoriety as the lead vocalist for the rock band Hootie & The Blowfish. Though their success was undeniable, ranging from Grammy awards to several placements on the Billboard charts in the middle to late '90s, Darius made yet another transition in 2008 to country music. Despite the backlash he'd initially faced as a Black country artist, he quickly busted through those glass ceilings and became one of the more notable country acts of the last two decades.

However, none of his professional feats are more rewarding than being the father of Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack Rucker. Coming from a family of six, Darius told Fox News in 2023 that he understood the importance of being present in his children's lives. "It was tough growing up without a dad. I hated it," he said. "I had a lot of great father figures in my life, but not having him there was s****y, and I don't ever want my kids to not know where their dad is or how they can get in touch with him because I never knew how to get in touch with mine." Luckily, his career never came in the way of his parental duties. From their prowess in music to traversing the world of college, Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack Rucker are all grown up and live amazing lives.

Carolyn ventured into content creation in 2012

Darius Rucker welcomed his firstborn, Carolyn Rucker, on April 21, 1995. Named after Darius' mother, who passed away in 1992, Carolyn experienced what appeared to be a relatively normal childhood away from the limelight. By 2012, Carolyn made her presence known online through a slew of videos uploaded to her YouTube channel, giraffeattack21. At 17 years old, she'd spend her free time singing covers of notable songs by Justin Bieber and Rascal Flatts. Though it may have come as a surprise to the general public, it wasn't a shock to Darius, who, according to his interview with Life of Dad , suggested that Carolyn was once interested in following in his footsteps. "My oldest talked about wanting to be a singer but decided that it wasn't for her," he said.

Carolyn's YouTube channel also featured numerous videos discussing her love for boy bands and even reacting to old fanfiction stories she created on Wattpad. Her colorful personality wasn't limited to YouTube, as she continued creating content on other platforms such as X, formerly Twitter, and TikTok. While she hasn't posted a singing cover since 2017, she does keep her social media heavily centered around her life and music.

Carolyn graduated college in 2018

While Carolyn Rucker expressed interest in being a singer, Darius Rucker told Life of Dad that he'd rather his children stay away from the music industry entirely, stating, "If they were to ask me what I wanted them to do, singing would be the last thing I would want them to do. Go be an engineer. Go be a doctor. Go get a real job." Ironically enough, Darius, who previously dropped out of the University of South Carolina, happily watched his eldest daughter traverse the college world. In 2013, Carolyn attended Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Due to her creative ventures as a teenager, Carolyn pursued a bachelor's degree in Film and Television while also working for their college newspaper, iPusle.

Her hard work didn't fail her there, as in 2018, she successfully graduated with a degree in hand. Darius took to Instagram on May 18, 2018, to congratulate his eldest on the spectacular feat. Alongside a photo with Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack Rucker at the graduation, Darius wrote, "My oldest, @cary4life (Carolyn), graduated college yesterday. So proud of her! Love my babies."

Daniella was named after a legendary athlete

Since his rise to stardom, Darius Rucker has made it known that he's a devoted fan of the Miami Dolphins. This fandom traces back to his childhood when he witnessed their legendary undefeated run in 1972 and primarily stayed with him throughout his life. In addition to tattooing the Dolphin's logo onto his body, Darius became great friends with former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino. His admiration for the former football player became evident as he'd named his second daughter after the Hall of Famer.

In 1998, Darius met his soon-to-be wife, Beth Leonard, while she was working at VH1 in New York. The two quickly tied the knot just two years later, and by May 16, 2001, they introduced Daniella Rose Rucker to their ever-growing family. Considering how much Dan has meant to Darius as a football fan, it's no surprise the "Only Wanna Be with You" singer would name his child after the legend himself. While Carolyn Rucker couldn't meet the woman she was named after since she passed shortly before her birth, Daniella had the opportunity to meet the man who gave her father the inspiration for her name in 2016. Paired alongside a photo of Dan and Daniella standing side-by-side, Darius wrote, "My daughter Dani with the guy she was named after. Dan Marino."

Darius' 'It Won't Be Like This For Long' was an ode to Carolyn and Daniella

In 2008, Darius Rucker's country career began to take shape as his band Hootie & the Blowfish decided to part ways. His album "Learn To Live" garnered notoriety thanks to songs like "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" and "Alright." However, one cut from the album saw him draw inspiration from his ever-growing daughters Carolyn and Daniella Rucker.

Similar to Will Smith's "Just the Two of Us" — which was a tribute to his oldest son, Trey Smith — Darius told 94.9 Star Country in 2008 that he wrote "It Won't Be Like This For Long" with his two daughters in mind (via Genius ). "This is about my two daughters," he said. "I've got a 13-year-old and 7-year-old." Through collaborating with notable songwriters Ashley Gorley and Chris DuBois, the song expressed gratitude for his role as a father but also touched on the conflicting feelings a parent may have, knowing their diaper-changing days are slowly ending. "It's absolutely bittersweet," he stated. "When we were writing it, we were talking about how fast our families were growing up. That first week after the baby is born is awful: you're up all the time. Then, when it's not like that, you miss those times." Within the same year, Darius released a music video for the song, which Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack all made a cameo in.

Daniella got to connect with her father during quarantine

Whether touring or making public appearances, Darius Rucker has since stated that going on the road has been both a blessing and a curse in his personal life. That was until 2020 when COVID-19 caused several families to stay in solitary confinement. Although quarantine made Darius miss his time on the road, it also gave him more time to spend with his family.

This closeness was apparent through his social media accounts during the time. In addition to spending time with his son Jack Rucker, he and Daniella Rucker strengthened their relationship under lockdown. In April that year, Daniella convinced Darius to do a TikTok dance challenge with her. The "Wagon Wheel" singer uploaded the video on Instagram with the caption, "Quarantine has to end. At least I got the last part." Just a month later, Darius took to X to share a special song he and Daniella worked on during quarantine. With Darius only providing backing vocals, the song "I Don't Love You Like That" showcased Daniella's range as a singer. "Making the best of these stay-at-home orders and family time, I decided to play around with my garage band and put on my producer hat. With my daughter Dani back home from college, she joined on lead vocals," he wrote. "Thanks Lee Turner and Jeff Marino, my co-producers and the Carolina Grey Boys."

Jack Rucker shares the same passion for golf as his father

From the South Carolina Gamecocks to the Miami Dolphins, Darius Rucker's passion for sports runs deep. But he isn't just a fan. When Darius isn't making records, he often plays golf, a pastime he shared with his Hootie & The Blowfish bandmates. Once he and his wife, Beth Leonard, introduced their first son, Jack Rucker, on October 27, 2004, Darius would eventually have another golf partner to play with.

Jack seemingly showed interest in the sport as he grew up and eventually tagged along with his father during his golfing excursions. In 2018, Darius took to Facebook to deem his son his "favorite golf partner," and by 2019, they'd play in the 25th Monday After the Masters tournament, which Darius and his ex-bandmates founded. In an interview with Kicks 99 Country , Darius expressed how fun it is to have Jack share this passion with him. "You know, having my son be a golfer and love it the way that he does is so amazing for me because, you know, we could do it for the rest of our lives. We could play from different tees, and we could play together for as long as we can physically play," he said. "I just look forward to those times with him ... and the times we've already had have been amazing.

Both Daniella and Jack attended NYU

As the years went by, Darius Rucker became more aware of his reality as a future empty nester. With Carolyn Rucker being the first of the three to experience college, it was only a matter of time before Darius had to send another child off into the world as a young adult. By 2019, Daniella Rucker would be the next one to pursue a higher education, only this time at New York University. The doting father took to Instagram to announce the monumental moment as he sent her off in 2020. "Dropping this wonderful human being off at New York University," he wrote. "Dani, I love you so much. And you make me proud beyond words! Go be great!"

2023 would prove to be a big year for the "It Won't Be Like This For Long Singer" as he would have two graduations to celebrate. Daniella graduated from NYU in May of that year with a Bachelor of Arts. Coincidentally, Jack Rucker would graduate from Porter-Gaud High School within that same month. In an X post celebrating this occasion, Darius announced that Jack would attend NYU just like his older sister. "Jack, you are such an amazing kid. I am so proud of you," he said. "Next stop, New York University. Love you so much, man."

Jack is an aspiring musician

With Carolyn and Daniella Rucker previously showing their musical prowess, Jack Rucker was the last of the bunch to follow in his father's footsteps. Despite Darius Rucker's initial disdain for pushing his children to become musicians, he told Backstage Country in February 2024 that Jack is seemingly serious about this venture. "Jack's actually a musician now," he said. "He's a songwriter, and that's something he wants to do with his life, and he's working on that." While Jack is gifted with vocals, his approach to making music is quite different. When describing his style of music, Darius compared Jack to the "Circles" singer Post Malone , opting for more of a modern pop sound than country.

Following his departure to New York University, Jack became friends with Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's son, Deacon Phillippe, who's also an NYU student and aspiring musician. On April 19, 2024, Jack promoted their single "The Buzz" on Instagram. Paired with a music video, Darius also promoted the single on his Instagram, praising Jack and Deacon on their musical journey. "Proud of @jack.rucker (Jack Rucker) and @deaconphillippe (Deacon Phillippe) on their new track, 'The Buzz,'" he wrote. "Go give it a listen!"

They were heavily affected by George Floyd's passing in 2020

In 2020, Darius Rucker took advantage of the pandemic and spent more quality time with his family. While it may have seemed like a blessing, 2020 was also filled with uncertainty, inspiring Darius Rucker to make a song about the state of the world. Through Zoom sessions with his musical partners, Josh Osborne and TJ Harding, Darius made the song "Beer and Sunshine" to encourage his fans to find the silver lining. Instead of disregarding all the troubling news during this time, Darius acknowledged them and reminded people that everything would be okay.

Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack Rucker were also catalysts for this need for positivity. Following the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man from Minneapolis who was a victim of police brutality, Darius told Harry Smith from "Today" in 2021 that his children's reaction to the incident made him more motivated to make the song. As someone who previously opened up about the amount of racism he faced as a Black country artist, Darius seeing his kids shaken up about the world they inhabit broke him. "The thing after George Floyd that really made me go, 'I got to change something,' is my kids. ... Watching my daughter sit back and realize she had a bunch of racist friends. You know, watching that made me really sit back and go, 'I just can't keep living my life like everything's okay 'cause everything is not okay.'" he said.

They tend to stray away from their father's music

Darius Rucker may appear bigger than life to the general public, but to Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack Rucker, he is just their doting dad, who they're grateful to have in their lives. Their views on their father caused them to not engage with his music all too often. During his 2021 appearance on Evan Paul and Amber Atnip's podcast, "Taste of Country Nights," Darius spoke about his children's relationship with his long list of hit records. "I can't say that my kids sit around and listen to the Hootie records. Absolutely not," he stated. "I know none of them have listened to any of the country records."

Whether out of sheer embarrassment or simply a dislike of the genre, it seems that the trio isn't going out of their way to listen to their father's music. As Paul joked about Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack's poor judgment, Darius reiterated how awkward it could get for them whenever they hear their father's voice in public. "[Y]ou know, they don't get embarrassed anymore, but at parties, people put my songs on and stuff, and they are like, you know, 'That's my dad,'" he added.

Daniella and Jack were the inspiration behind their mother's children's book

Darius Rucker's relationship with Beth Leonard ended in 2020 after they announced their plans to divorce. According to his statement on Instagram, Darius and Beth decided to "consciously uncouple" — a term Gwyneth Paltrow used when referring to her divorce from Chris Martin in 2014 — and remain co-parents for their children. Throughout this transition, Leonard turned her focus to her career. As a creative who's explored various avenues throughout the entertainment industry, she sought illustrative success through her nonprofit organization, Just Be You, built around the betterment of teenagers and their mental health.

In 2023, Beth released her children's book "I Love You Just As You Are." The tale follows a mother experiencing her daughter's growth and reaffirming her undying love for her as a parent. Like Darius Rucker's "It Won't Be Like This For Long," the core inspiration for the book was her kids. When asked why she decided to write the book while her children were transitioning into new chapters of their lives, Beth told "Today" that the book's conception was likely a result of her reminiscing on their earlier years as children. "Everything happens for a reason, and I think I was probably reflecting on being an empty nester," she replied. "And I'm writing this children's book, and what I wouldn't give to have those moments back ... to actually read the long story."

Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack were in attendance to celebrate their father's monumental achievement

Over the years, Darius Rucker's children have attended various red carpet events. The most notable, however, was in 2023 when Carolyn, Daniella, and Jack Rucker accompanied their father for a special occasion. Like other legends, Hollywood recognized Darius for his achievements throughout his career by presenting him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Despite the momentous occasion, Darius gave a heartfelt nod to his children, suggesting that none of this would've been possible if it weren't for them. "Cary, Dani, and Jack are my heart, and they're my soul, and they're everything to me, and everything I do is for them, and it's just been an amazing thing to be your father," he said (via Variety ). "As great as all this stuff is, it's not as cool as being your dad, and I really mean that. I love you guys so much."

While his children remain relatively private about their father on their social media — only posting things regarding their creative ventures — Carolyn expressed her appreciation for her father to her 1,000+ followers on X. "I am so proud of my dad. Being able to experience this was amazing," she wrote . "He deserves this so much, so proud. Love you, Dad."

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Darius Rucker Announces Summer Tour Dates

Darius Rucker has announced plans for a summer run of shows, bringing a who’s who of rising Nashville stars along on 14 dates while also appearing at several fairs, festivals and special events. Together with Tyler Booth, Daves Highway, Larry Fleet, Caylee Hammack, Ryan Hurd, Jameson Rodgers, Elvie Shane and Tenille Townes, Rucker will visit cities across the U.S. and Canada from July through September.

Tickets to several dates are on sale now, with tickets to most newly announced dates on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. local time via DariusRucker.com and on sale dates for remaining shows to follow, as noted below.

The announcement follows Rucker’s recently concluded spring theater tour, which brought the three-time GRAMMY winner to iconic venues across the country he had never previously played, earning rave reviews along the way and setting the stage for a lively summer of music.

“With a six-piece band, he delivered a simple, straightforward, delightful 90 minutes of country and pop, with songs from his solo repertoire and from Hootie & the Blowfish,” noted the St. Louis Post-Dispatch of his show at the city’s Fox Theater. At Detroit’s venue of the same name, the Oakland Press remarked that his “potent” performance was “genuinely special,” while The Boot celebrated his “charm and enthusiasm” on display at New York City’s Beacon Theater while “showcasing his mastery of country music” with his “sheer vocal power” and “roguish charm.”

Rucker also recently announced the 13th annual “ Darius and Friends ” benefit concert set for Monday, June 6 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The perennially popular event serves as an unofficial kickoff to the week of CMA Fest in Music City and has raised over $2.5 million to date for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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