A look back at Darius Rucker's series on Absolute Radio Country

Country star Darius Rucker hosted his very own series on Absolute Radio Country earlier this year! The series of shows started on Sunday 23rd February at 7pm, with the Grammy Award-winning singer 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.

While staying in the UK, writing and recording for an upcoming project, it was the perfect time for country icon Darius Rucker to head into the Absolute Radio Country studios to bring you four incredible shows. Join us as we take a look back at some of his best moments...

As well as working in the UK, Darius also hosted the CMA Songwriters Series at the O2 in March, before he sets off on his UK arena tour this September/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...'

When was Darius Rucker on Absolute Radio Country?

Darius hosted four two-hour shows right here on Absolute Radio Country on Sunday 23rd February, Sunday 2nd March, Sunday 9th, and Sunday 16th, at 7pm.

Ricky Marshall, Head of Content for Absolute Radio Country said prior to the series: '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.

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WATCH: Darius Rucker chats with Tyler Hubbard

'Dancin' In The Country' star Tyler Hubbard popped in to chat to Darius - with the pair discussing travelling over to the UK to perform. Prompted for a memory or feeling from the first time he came to the UK to perform his music, Tyler told Darius: "It's surreal. You get on an airplane for 10 hours, and come over across the ocean and land and people know your songs - and that is really incredible".

"The power of music is really a gift", he continued, before adding: "It's really cool to see, and I'm reminded of that every time I travel internationally".

Check out the full clip below.

Darius discusses performing with Morgan Wallen

Before playing one of Morgan Wallen's most popular songs 'Love Somebody', Darius reflected on the moment he joined his buddy on stage, whilst Morgan was completing his incredible world tour, and breaking records in the process!

Darius Rucker's friendship with Taylor Swift

Having known Taylor Swift since she was just starting out, Darius discussed one of his career highlights performing with her.

Listen back to Darius Rucker's shows

You can listen back to Darius' shows here on Absolute Radio Country on the Rayo website, and Rayo app.

Since releasing his first Country album in 2008 - titled 'Learn to Live' - he has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart. With his second country album, 'Charleston, SC 1966', being RIAA Gold-certified, and his third country album 'True Believers' 2x Platinum, it comes as no surprise that he's also racked up 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, it wasn't long before 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.

It's a big year for Darius, with the country star set to embark on his UK arena tour from September 2025. With very special guests Jake Owen and The Shires, he'll be heading through Belfast, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London. Shows will run from Monday 29th September 2025 through to Sunday 5th October.

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