Darius Rucker didn’t let the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic stop him from raising money for an organization near and dear to his heart: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The “Wagon Wheel” singer turned his 11th Darius & Friends benefit concert into a virtual affair, which raised more than $255,000 for St. Jude. This year’s show featured…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,937th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Aug. 15 with a showcase featuring a pair of country music’s biggest stars: Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker. The one-hour show will air live on Circle Television at 7 p.m. CT, as well as stream live on Circle’s YouTube. On Aug. 1, Emmylou…… MORE
![Brad Paisley Creates Star-Studded Video for “No I in Beer” Featuring Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker & More [Watch]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/286/2020/07/29123914/Brad-Paisley-JS1.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Brad Paisley released a star-studded new video for his upbeat single, “No I in Beer,” on July 29. The new video, which Brad edited himself, features guest appearances from Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Peyton Manning and more. The new clip also includes fan-submitted footage from around the…… MORE
Darius Rucker and wife Beth announced they are splitting up after almost 20 years of marriage. Darius shared a statement via Instagram on July 11: “Beth and I would like to share that after much reflection we have made the decision to consciously uncouple. We remain close friends and parenting partners and continue to be…… MORE
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Three generations of Black country artists—Charley Pride, Darius Rucker and Jimmie Allen—have come together to record a new song, “Why Things Happen.” Penned by Jimmie, Cary Barlowe, Brandon Day and Tate Howell, “Why Things Happen” is featured on Jimmie’s new collaborative EP, Bettie James, which dropped on July 10. Jimmie revealed that he co-penned the…… MORE
Darius Rucker isn’t letting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic stop him from raising money for an organization near and dear to his heart: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The “Wagon Wheel” singer is turning his 11th Darius & Friends benefit concert into a virtual affair. This year’s show, which features Darius, Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence, will take…… MORE
Jimmie Allen will release a new collaborative EP, Bettie James, on July 10. The seven-song EP features a host of guest artists, including Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw. “I am a fan of every artist on this project…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry tallied its 4,929th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on June 20 with a showcase featuring Darius Rucker and Clint Black. In addition to performing songs “It Won’t Be Like This for Long,” “Hold My Hand,” “For the First Time” and more, Darius treated viewers/listeners to a rendition of his 2013 No. 1…… MORE
Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will air via CMA’s YouTube and Facebook.…… MORE
Brad Paisley will headline a unique three-day concert event in St. Louis, Nashville and Indianapolis on July 10, 11 and 12. The shows, dubbed Live From the Drive-In, will feature a varied lineup in each city consisting of Brad, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, El Monstero, Yacht Rock Revue and Nelly. The shows will take place…… MORE
