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Last Updated on February 26, 2025: By Loiza Mourine

Darius Rucker Biography – Wiki

Darius Rucker is an American singer and songwriter born on May 13, 1966. Rucker first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which Rucker founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina along with Mark Bryan, Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, and Dean Felber.

The band released five studio albums with him as a member as well as charted six top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He co-wrote most of the songs with the other members.

Rucker released a solo R&B album, Back to Then in 2002 on Hidden Beach Recordings but no singles from it charted. Six years later, he signed to Capitol Nashville as a country music singer, releasing the album, Learn to Live that year.

Its first single, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”, made Rucker the 1st black artist to reach number one on the Hot Country Songs charts since Charley Pride in the year 1983. (Ray Charles hit number one in March the year 1985 in a duet with Willie Nelson with “Seven Spanish Angels”.)

It was followed by two more number-one singles, “It Won’t Be Like This for Long” as well as “Alright” and the number three hit “History in the Making”.

In 2009, Rucker became the first black American to win the New Artist Award from the Country Music Association, as well as the second black person to win any award from the association. A second album, Charleston, SC 1966, was released on October 12, the year 2010. The album includes the number-one singles, “Come Back Song” as well as “This”.

Darius Rucker Age |Darius Rucker Birthday

Darius Rucker was born on May 13, 1966, in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. as Darius Carlos Rucker, Rucker is currently 53 years old. He celebrates his birthday on May 13 in every year.

Darius Rucker Height And Weight

Rucker stands at a height of 5′ 10″ (1.78m) tall and the bodyweight of 75.7 kg (167 pounds)

Darius Rucker Family – Darius Rucker Parents

Rucker was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, where Rucker’s family history goes back generations. Rucker lives in Charleston with his wife and three children. Rucker’s single mother, Carolyn, a nurse at the Medical University of South Carolina, raised him with his three sisters as well as two brothers.

According to Rucker, Rucker’s father was never around, and Rucker saw him only before church on Sundays. Rucker’s father was in a gospel band called The Traveling Echoes. He has said that he had a typical Southern African-American upbringing.

Rucker’s family attended church every Sunday and was economically poor, and at one point, his mother, her two sisters, his grandmother as well as 14 children were all living in a three-bedroom house.

But Rucker says that he looks back on his childhood with very fond memories. Rucker’s sister, L’Corine, recalled that singing was always his dream.

Darius Rucker Wife – Darius Rucker First Wife

Darius Rucker is a married man, to his wife Beth Leonard instantly stole his heart when they first met in New York City. The pair have been happily married since the year 2000 and have two children together, daughter Daniella (born 2001) as well as son Jack (born 2005).

Does Darius Rucker Have Siblings

Rucker is an American singer and songwriter who has a sister named L’Corine Rucker but details about his sister L’Corine are not available, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.

Darius Rucker Net Worth

Darius Rucker is an American singer and songwriter who has an estimated net worth of $14 million dollars as of the year 2020. Read Also Dionne Warwick

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Darius Rucker Albums

When Was the Last Time 2017

True Believers 2013

Learn to Live 2008

Back to Then 2002

Home for the Holidays 2014

Charleston, SC 1966 2010

Southern Style 2015

Cracked Rear View 1994

Imperfect Circle 2019

All Things New 2013

Living Instrument 2010

Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band 2017

Country For Christmas 2009

Gas Monkey Garage: Let’s Ride 2015

1996 GRAMMY Nominees 1996

Country Christmas Greatest Hits 2016

2010 Grammy Nominees 2010

Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation 1996

Darius Rucker Songs

Wagon Wheel
True Believers · 2013

It Won’t Be Like This for Long
Learn to Live · 2008

Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It
Learn to Live · 2008

Come Back Song
Charleston, SC 1966 · 2010

If I Told You
When Was the Last Time · 2017

Let Her Cry
Cracked Rear View · 1994

Homegrown Honey
Southern Style · 2015

Alright
Learn to Live · 2008

History In The Making
Learn to Live · 2008

Straight To Hell
When Was the Last Time · 2017

For The First Time
When Was the Last Time · 2017

I Got Nothin’
Charleston, SC 1966 · 2010

This
Charleston, SC 1966 · 2010

Only Wanna Be with You
Cracked Rear View · 1994

Hold My Hand
Cracked Rear View · 1994

Southern Style
Southern Style · 2015

True Believers
True Believers · 2013

Time
Cracked Rear View · 1994

So I Sang
Southern Style · 2015

Candy Cane Christmas
Home for the Holidays · 2014

What God Wants for Christmas
Home for the Holidays · 2014

Southern State of Mind
Charleston, SC 1966 · 2010

She’s Beautiful
Charleston, SC 1966 · 2010

Radio
True Believers · 2013

Forever Road
Learn to Live · 2008

Good For A Good Time
Southern Style · 2015

Love Without You
True Believers · 2013

This Is My World
Shallow Hal · 2001

I Hope They Get to Me in Time
Learn to Live · 2008

I Go Blind
Cracked Rear View · 1994

Drinkin’ and Dialin’
Learn to Live · 2008

Hands-On Me
When Was the Last Time · 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Darius Rucker

Who is Darius Rucker?

Rucker is an American singer and songwriter born on May 13, 1966. Rucker first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which Rucker founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina along with Mark Bryan, Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, and Dean Felber.

How old is Darius Rucker’s?

Rucker was born on May 13, 1966, in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. Rucker is currently 53 years old.

Who is Darius Rucker’s wife?

Rucker’s wife Beth Leonard

Is Darius Rucker still married?

Rucker is a married man, to his wife Beth Leonard instantly stole his heart when they first met in New York City.

How tall is Rucker?

Rucker stands at a height of 5′ 10″ (1.78m) tall

Where does Darius Rucker live now?

Rucker lives in Charleston with his wife and three children.

Is Darius Rucker a veteran?

Rucker Surprises a Veteran With a New Home! Country singer (and former Hootie & the Blowfish frontman), he gives away a house to a deserving veteran.

Is Darius Rucker rich?

Rucker has an estimated net worth of $14 million as of the year 2020.

Is Darius Rucker still singing the country?

Yes! Rucker is reuniting with the band that got him started, Hootie & the Blowfish.

What kind of car does Darius Rucker drive?

Rucker drives a G-Class SUV but also enjoys his VW Karmann Ghia

Does Darius Rucker have a son?

Rucker’s son Jack Rucker born in the year 2005 (age 15 years)

What is Darius Rucker’s most famous song?

Here are the ten best Rucker songs.
“Homegrown Honey” …

“History in the Making” …

“Southern Style” …

“If I Told You” …

“Come Back Song” …

“Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” …

“Wagon Wheel” …

“It Won’t Be Like This For Long”

Who is Darius Rucker dating?

Rucker married long-time girlfriend Beth Leonard in 2000

Who was Darius Rucker’s first wife?

Rucker first laid eyes on Beth Leonard, his now-wife, he knew she was the one.

What was Darius Rucker’s first country song?

Its first single, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”, made him the first black artist to reach number one on the Hot Country Songs charts since Charley Pride in 1983.

When did Darius Rucker go solo?

In 2002 Rucker released his first solo album, “Back to Then,” and its contemporary R&B flavor mixed with jazz, folk, and hip-hop proved a stark contrast to the pop-rock music of Hootie & the Blowfish.

Did Darius Rucker attend college?

Rucker’s college name is: University of South Carolina

Who is Darius Rucker’s father?

Rucker was born on May 13, 1966, to Carolyn Rucker in Charleston, South Carolina

What nationality is Darius Rucker?

Rucker is an American

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