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Radio.com Essentials: Darius Rucker Digs His Boots Deeper Into Country

“It’s not the twang that makes it country, it’s the lyrics,” Darius Rucker told Radio.com. “Country music for me is being able to tell a story.” Rucker knows this firsthand, as he grew up entrenched in country […]

17 hours ago

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Nashville Hotline: Toby On Oklahoma – How You Can Help, Darius Rucker’s New Album & Kellie’s Stunning Dance

Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone in Oklahoma today.

20 hours ago

Country Countdown USA: Darius Rucker’s Poker Face Isn’t Fooling Brad Paisley

Lon’s co-host this Sunday morning is Darius Rucker, who learned a lot playing poker with Brad Paisley. Listen below for a preview of this week’s show. Country Countdown USA airs Sunday morning from 7:00- 10:00 on […]

US99.5–2013/05/17

IMPACT: Darius Rucker

In celebration of the May 21 release of his new album True Believers, Darius Rucker is our Impact artist this week. True Believers is the third solo country album from Rucker. Though he was previously best known as bandleader of Hootie and […]

2013/05/16

King George: Thompson Square, Darius Rucker & More On George Strait’s Influence

George Strait is set to hit a record no artist has reached before. If his current single “Give It All We Got Tonight” makes it to No. 1 on the country charts, he’ll be the only […]

2013/05/14

Darius Rucker (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/ Getty Images)

Trish Biondo’s Nashville Hotline: Darius Celebrating, Dierks New Bar & Kellie’s Husband’s Biggest Fear!

Darius Rucker has lots to celebrate! Today Darius celebrates his 47th birthday! Over the weekend, Darius gave the commencement address at his alma mater, University of South Carolina. He also received an honorary doctorate of […]

2013/05/13

Trish Biondo’s Nashville Hotline – Blake Tix Info & Kenny on Concert Security

Blake Shelton “Ten Times Crazier Tour” with Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer will play the First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre in Tinley Park on August 3rd. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26th at 10am throuhg […]

US99.5–2013/04/19

The Grand Ole Opry Welcomes Darius Rucker As Its Newest Member

Darius Rucker To Give Commencement Address

Darius Rucker is beyond thrilled and humbled that his alma mater, The University of South Carolina has asked him to give the Commencement Address. “I’ve dreamed a lot of things, I never dreamt that [USC] […]

2013/04/18

Trish Biondo’s Nashville Hotline: Faith Hill Says It’s Over

Faith Hill has decided to end her relationship with Sunday Night Football. Faith says she has loved doing it, but it’s time for someone else to rock the open. She took to Twitter saying, “Amazing to […]

US99.5–2013/04/15

Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker Perform At Staples Center

Darius Rucker Taking A Break…

…from Twitter. @dariusrucker revealed he’s taking a break from Twitter: “Well u guys its been fun. Gonna take a sabbatical from twitter for a while. Thank y’all for all the support.Pretty sure I will be […]

2013/04/15

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