Darius Rucker Biography
Darius Rucker is a Pop Singer. The lead singer of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, a band known for songs like “Just Wanna Be With You” and “Hold My Back.” As a solo artist, he is best known for his hit “Wagon Wheel” from his album True Believers. He was born in Charleston, SC, on May 13, 1966. He is a good friend of Tiger Woods. During one point in his youth, nineteen members of his family were living under a three-bedroom roof. In 1986, he helped form Hootie & Blowfish.
| Short Bio | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Darius |
| Last Name | Rucker |
| Profession | Pop Singer |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Birth Date | May 13, 1966 |
| Birthday | May 13 |
| Birth Place | Charleston, SC |
| Country | US |
Darius Rucker Career
- Singer
Darius Rucker Education
- University of South Carolina
Before Fame
- During one point in his youth, nineteen members of his family were living under a three-bedroom roof. In 1986, he helped form Hootie & Blowfish.
Darius Rucker Real Name
- Darius Carlos Rucker
Darius Rucker Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Darius is 54 years old, he is 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m). His body measurements are still not confirmed yet. We will update you as soon as possible. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | Unknown |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
Darius Rucker Achievements
- He released an R&B album in 2002.
Darius Rucker Discography
- Back to Then (2002)
- Learn to Live (2008)
- Charleston, SC 1966 (2010)
- True Believers (2013)
- Southern Style (2015)
- When Was the Last Time (2017)
Darius Rucker Awards and Nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Grammy Awards | Best New Artist | Hootie & The Blowfish | Won |
| Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | “Let Her Cry” | Won | ||
| 2009 | Country Music Association Awards | New Artist of the Year | Darius Rucker | Won |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Academy of Country Music Awards | Top Male Vocalist | Nominated | ||
| American Music Awards | Favorite Country Male Artist | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | CMT Music Awards | CMT Performance of the Year | “Need You Now” (with Adele) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Country Music Association Awards | Musical Event of the Year | “Stuck on You” (with Lionel Richie) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Academy of Country Music Awards | Single Record of the Year | “Wagon Wheel” | Nominated |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Vocal Event of the Year (with Lady Antebellum) | Nominated | |||
| Country Music Association Awards | Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Grammy Awards | Best Country Solo Performance | Won | ||
| 2014 | Billboard Music Awards | Top Country Song | Nominated | |
| Top Country Artist | Darius Rucker | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | British Country Music Association Awards | International Artist of the Year | Darius Rucker | Nominated |
| International Album of the Year | Southern Style | Won | ||
| International Song of the Year | “Homegrown Honey” | Nominated | ||
| CMT Music Awards | Video of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Performance of the Year | “Alright” | Nominated | |
| 2017 | CMT Music Awards | Performance of the Year | “Pink Houses” (with John Mellencamp) | Nominated |
| 2018 | Academy of Country Music Awards | Gary Haber Lifting Lives Award | Darius Rucker | Won |
Darius Rucker Relationship Status
Darius Rucker had been married to Beth Leonard. Ricker met her in 1998 and married her in 2000. On May 16, 2001, they welcomed together their first daughter, named Daniella Rose, and their son named Jack in 2005. The couple lived together for almost 20 years until they revealed that they would be divorced on July 11, 2020. Both have, however, decided on the terms of holding their families together, even if both will not be together.
Previously, Rucker dated Elizabeth Ann Phillips, with whom his first child, Carolyn Pearl Phillips, was born on April 21, 1995. Rucker is also a colleague of golfer Tiger Woods, whom he met in a bar when Woods was 18. Rucker also sang at the Woods wedding with Hootie & Blowfish and at his father's funeral.
Darius Rucker Family & Relatives
| Family & Relatives | |
| Father | Daniel Michael DeVito, Sr. |
| Mother | Julia DeVito |
| Siblings | Theresa Scialla and Angela Lucia |
| Relatives | Unknown |
He was married to Beth Leonard on December 9, 2000. He and Leonard had three children named Daniella, Caroline and Jack.
Association
- He is good friends with Tiger Woods.
Darius Rucker Net Worth
Darius is a well-known and popular Singer. The main and primary source of his income comes from Singer. Let’s check how rich is Darius in 2020?
| Net Worth 2020 | $14 Million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Singer (profession) |
FAQs
Who is Darius Rucker wife?
Beth Leonard
What is the net worth of Darius Rucker?
$14 million
What is Darius Rucker's most famous song?
Darius Rucker's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks
“This”
“Southern Style”
“History In The Making”
“Alright”
“Don't Think I Don't Think About It”
“Wagon Wheel”
“If I Told You”
“Homegrown Honey”
Is Darius Rucker touring with Hootie and the Blowfish in 2019?
Darius Rucker will be reassembling one of the most prolific bands of the 1990s — Hootie & Blowfish — for a 44-day headlining tour in 2019.
Does Darius Rucker have children?
Daniella Rose Rucker
Caroline Rucker
Jack Rucker
What is Darius Rucker famous for?
Darius Rucker is a singer / songwriter known as the leader of the Hootie & Blowfish musical group and a solo country artist.
What is Darius Rucker doing now?
After a solo career that made him a country music superstar with hits like “Wagon Wheel,” “Yeah” and “If I Tell You,” Darius Rucker is reuniting with the band that got him started, Hootie & the Blowfish.
