Darius Rucker, one of the biggest and best-known stars in Country Music, is joining Absolute Radio Country to host his own series.
Starting Sunday 23rd February at 7pm, the Grammy award winning singer will be presenting four two-hour shows sharing the country music tracks that mean the most to him whilst also sharing his own incredible stories of life as a musician.
Currently in the UK writing and recording for an upcoming project, Darius is also hosting the CMA Songwriters Series at the O2 in March before a UK arena tour this October with support from Jake Owen and The Shires.
Darius said: ‘I wanted to make the most of every minute that I’m spending here in the UK so when Absolute Radio County came calling and asked me to do these new shows I couldn’t say no. Join me from 23rd February when I’ll be sharing stories and songs I love from the music genre that I love – can’t think of a better way to be spending my Sunday evenings…’
Ricky Marshall, Head of Content for Absolute Radio Country said: ‘We’re so happy that Darius has joined the Absolute Radio Country family for this special series of shows whilst he’s here in the UK. He’s a true country trailblazer and our audience have loved his music for years. To get the chance to hear the stories from his incredible career and have him handpick his favourite songs is something really special.’
Darius first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, he 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. Inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 Darius 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.
For more info visit www.absoluteradiocountry.co.uk
