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Swift, Underwood, Rucker get at least 2 CMA nods

Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Darius Rucker are double nominees for November's Country Music Awards; Kenny ...

Published: 2009-09-09 Provider: USA Today

Hootie & the Blowfish delay summer tour

Hootie & the Blowfish are again delaying the start of their summer tour as lead singer Darius Rucker recovers from a staph infection ...

Published: 2007-07-18 Provider: USA Today

Darius Rucker makes CMA history; Lady Antebellum rolls

Darius Rucker became the first black singer to win new artist of the year at the Country Music Association Awards, joining Charley ...

Published: 2009-11-12 Provider: USA Today

Hootie and the Blowfish Singer Leads Country Crossover Pack

During a recent interview with a DJ in Tampa, Florida, Darius Rucker got some shocking news: His solo single "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" had hit Number One on the country charts five months after its release. "I started crying," says Rucker, whose album Learn to Live has sold 112,995 copies in three weeks. "I felt like such a dork, but it was really emotional. I'm in Hootie and the Blowfish, man. A lot of people don't get second chances."

Published: 2008-10-17 Provider: Rolling Stone

Hootie's Darius Rucker tops country chart

Before this week, only two black singers had topped the country singles charts: Ray Charles and Charley Pride. Now, Hootie & ...

Published: 2008-09-23 Provider: USA Today

CMA Monday rehearsal: On set!

By Whitney Pastorek Whitney Pastorek's scouting report from run-throughs by Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, and Darius Rucker

Published: 2009-11-10 Provider: Entertainment Weekly

David Archuleta, Miley Cyrus To Perform At Thanksgiving Parade

Photo: GOTTSCHALK/AFP/Getty Miley Cyrus and David Archuleta have been tabbed to headline this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. James Taylor, Darius Rucker, Trace Adkins and the Cheetah Girls will also be on hand in a celebration of turkey and really big balloons. A bunch of Broadway shows and the Rockettes will also appear during the November 27th parade, which will be hosted by NBC’s Today show crew. David Archuleta will release his self-titled debut album on November 11th, while Miley Cyrus will reissue her Breakout the following week. Related Stories: • David Archuleta Signs With Azoff Management, Retains Stage Dad • David Archuleta Debuts First Single “Crush” • Video: David Cook and David Archuleta Talk Upcoming Albums, American Idol Behind-the-Scenes

Published: 2008-11-06 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

ACM Awards: Inside Saturday rehearsals

By Whitney Pastorek Whitney Pastorek is your eyes and ears for run-throughs by Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Sugarland, Tim & Faith & Brooks & Dunn

Published: 2010-04-18 Provider: Entertainment Weekly Keywords: Partners, CNN Home RSS Feed

Darius Rucker on country crossover

By Whitney Pastorek Whitney Pastorek talks to the man many still think of as Hootie about his Nashville move, Oprah appearance, and lots more

Published: 2009-05-01 Provider: Entertainment Weekly

Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris Talk Rock at Country Music Hall of Fame

Photo:Gries/Getty In the new issue, Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene reports on why mainstream artists like Bon Jovi and Jewel are going country, but what do country’s legends have to say about the trend? Rock Daily found out last night at the Country Music Hall of Fame/All For the Hall NY Benefit at Nokia Theatre in Times Square. • Darius Rucker Leads Country Crossover Pack “There wouldn’t be rock & roll if there wasn’t country,” host Billy Bob Thornton announced after a performance with his band The Boxmasters. “So any time you’re up there bumping your ass on the dance floor, remember that.” Country luminaries Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Levon Helm, Jerry Douglas and Rodney Crowell were all in attendance, as well as Larry Campbell, who joined them for a haunting, two-hour guitar pull filled with impromptu collaborations of Harris’ “Tragedy,” Crowell’s “Still Learning How to Fly” and the Band’s epic “Evangeline.” Before the show, 2008 CMHOF inductee Emmylou Harris took some time to address the country crossover that seems to be dominating the music industry. “I could have been considered an interloper myself, coming from the world of rock and folk with Gram Parsons,” she said. “But I don’t think anything should be closed off to anybody. People are influenced by a lot of different things, so everything is bleeding into everything else.” Vince Gill, who serves as president of the Board of Officers and Trustees of the CMHOF, also embraced the crossover. “I always root for the lines to be blurry,” he said. “The Eagles were always country, but the records in 1975 weren’t country at all in comparison. Music is so much more important than the label you stick on it.” Related Stories: • Darius Rucker Leads Country Crossover Pack • Eagles, Kenny Chesney Lead Country Music Award Noms • Beyoncé Ropes in Country Fans • Jewel Goes Country

Published: 2008-10-16 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

Brian Wilson Receives Hootie Salute at Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony

If the Rock Daily TiVo hadn’t malfunctioned, right now you’d be watching an astonishingly weird clip of Brian Wilson being celebrated at last night’s pre-taped Kennedy Center Honors. After a touching look back at the Beach Boy’s life narrated by Art Garfunkel, Lyle Lovett warbled “God Only Knows.” Then the words, “Ladies and gentlemen, Hootie & the Blowfish!” echoed through the theater and Darius Rucker and Co. took the stage in matching green and blue flannel shirts to perform passable versions of “I Get Around” “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “California Girls” (which were noteworthy mostly for the reaction shots of George Bush jerking his head off-beat in the balcony). An English boys’ choir wrapped things up with a sweet rendition of “Love and Mercy” and as beach balls floated down from the ceiling, Wilson’s neighbor Diana Ross — who was honored by Jordin Sparks, Ciara and gospel star Yolanda Adams, and spent much of Wilson’s tribute stealing his camera time with exaggerated gasps and crazy eyes — reached out and plucked one from the air for him. It was a touching moment. … But seriously, Hootie? Brian Wilson is the patron saint of indie rock, so certainly they could have found anybody else to come play this gig. Paul McCartney? John Cale? Animal Collective? (We can imagine the post-show now: “Mr. President, I’d like to introduce you to Panda Bear.”) Heck, even John Stamos has proven himself more devoted to the Beach Boys’ catalog. Related Stories: Brian Wilson’s Next Career Move: Camp Counselor Brian Wilson May Hit the Studio Wilson/McCartney Duet Rumor Debunked: No London Collaboration

Published: 2007-12-28 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

Taylor Swift tops CMAs with four awards

It was a historic night at the Country Music Association awards, thanks to Taylor Swift and Darius Rucker.

Published: 2009-11-12 Provider: MSNBC