Along with his work in Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker recorded one studio album, entitled Back to Then, on Hidden Beach Recordings in 2002. In 2008, he signed to Capitol Nashville and charted his first solo single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", the first single from his first country album Learn to Live. Rucker has been a member of Hootie & the Blowfish since their original formation in 1989. He met fellow band members, Mark Bryan, Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, and Dean Felber, while attending the University of South Carolina.
In 2001, he made his solo R&B debut album The Return of Mongo Slade for Atlantic Records. Because of contractual changes, it was never released by the label. Hidden Beach Recordings, an independent label, acquired the masters from Atlantic, releasing the album as Back to Then in July 2002. Rucker also portrayed a singing cowboy in a television commercial for the fast food chain Burger King, promoting their TenderCrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch sandwich in 2005; in the commercial, he sang a parody of "Big Rock Candy Mountain".
In early 2008, Rucker signed to Capitol Records Nashville as the beginning of a career in country music. His first country single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" (which he co-wrote with Clay Mills) debuted at #51 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs charts for the week of May 3, 2008, and it served as the lead-off single to an upcoming album for Capitol, Learn to Live.
For this album, Rucker worked with Frank Rogers, a record producer who has also produced for Brad Paisley and Trace Adkins. Rucker also made his Grand Ole Opry debut in July 2008. The single reached number one in September,[24] making Rucker the first solo, African-American artist to chart a number one country hit since Pride's "Night Games" in 1983.
Rucker sings to a crowd during an Operation Pacific Greetings tour concert. Learn to Live was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on February 6, 2009 and received a platinum certification on August 7, 2009. The album's second single, "It Won't Be Like This for Long", spent three weeks at the top of the country chart in mid-2009. Its follow-up, "Alright", became Rucker's third straight number one hit, making him the first singer to have his first three country singles reach number one since Wynonna in 1992. The album's fourth single, "History in the Making" was released in September and peaked at number three. The singles also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 35, 36, 30, and 61.
Rucker's entry into the country world was met with some intrigue, largely because of his history as a rock musician and because he is African-American. Billboard magazine said that "there's a sense of purpose that makes Rucker feel like a member of the country family, rather than calculating interloper." Rucker made visits to various country stations around the US, explaining that he was aware that he was the "new kid on the block." Mike Culotta, the program director of the Tampa, Florida radio station WQYK-FM expected that Rucker would be "somebody who would have entitlement," but instead said that "Darius engaged everybody." When Rucker found that "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" went to number one, he cried. On November 11, 2009, Rucker won the Country Music Association New Artist of the Year award (formerly known as the Horizon Award), making him the first African American to do so since the award was introduced in 1981. Only one other African American has won at the CMAs: Charley Pride, who won entertainer of the year in 1971 and male vocalist in 1971 and 1972.
Rucker released his second country album, titled Charleston, SC 1966, on October 12, 2010. The title is inspired by Radney Foster's solo debut album, Del Rio, TX 1959. Its first single was "Come Back Song," which Rucker wrote with Chris Stapleton and Casey Beathard. It was his fourth country number one as well as a number 37 hit on the Hot 100. The album's second single was "This", which was released to radio in November 2010 and also reached number one in the country chart. Rucker wrote it with Rogers and Kara DioGuardi. "I Got Nothin'" was the album's third single, peaking at number 18. Also included on the album is a duet with Brad Paisley titled "I Don't Care". Charleston, SC 1966 received a gold certification.
On December 14, 2011, CBSnews.com reported that Rucker was working on a third country album with recording set to begin January 2012 followed by the release of the album early in the year. The album's lead-off single, "True Believers", made its chart debut in September. On October 12, 2012, Rucker told Broadway's Electric Barnyard that his album would also be titled True Believers. "True Believers" peaked at number 18. Its second single is a cover of Bob Dylan's "Wagon Wheel" (previously made famous by Old Crow Medicine Show), featuring backing vocals from Lady Antebellum. "Wagon Wheel" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in May 2013. True Believers was released on May 21, 2013. The album's third single, "Radio", was released to country radio on July 22, 2013. The album's fourth single, "Miss You", was released to country radio on February 3, 2014.
On October 2, 2012, Darius Rucker was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. Halfway through his set at the Opry that night he answered questions from the audience which included a question from Brad Paisley. Paisley said: "I have two questions. One, are you still the worst poker player in the world? And two, would you like to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry?" Rucker accepted, and it became official on October 16.
Rucker was a featured performer at the C2C: Country to Country festival in London on March 17, 2013. On News Years Day, January 1, 2013 he sang the National Anthem at the Outback Bowl in Tampa Florida. On May 11, 2013, Rucker was the speaker at the commencement ceremony for the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Before his speech, he received an honorary Doctorate of Music degree. Rucker also sang the national anthem at the NBA finals on June 16, 2013.
On December 6, 2013, it was announced that Rucker's version of Wagon Wheel had earned him a nomination for Best Country Solo Performance for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. At the awards ceremony on January 26, 2014, Rucker won, becoming only the third African American recording act (the first being Charley Pride, the second being The Pointer Sisters) to win a vocal performance Grammy Award in a country music category.
On August 25, 2014, Rucker released a brand new single titled "Homegrown Honey" to country radio and to digital retailers. It serves as the lead single to his fourth country studio album, Southern Style, to be released on March 31, 2015. On September 15, 2014, it was announced that Rucker had completed his first Christmas album and that it would be released on October 27, 2014. Included is a collaboration with Sheryl Crow on "Baby, It's Cold Outside".
Somewhere
Darius Rucker Lyrics
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For I seen another year
I'm still knowing, I'm still growing
Still believing, still achieving
I'm still walking, I'm still talking
I'm still seeing, I'm still reaching
What I'm simply trying to say is this?
There is one on how he does exist
More than whom you can capture this
There is a God somewhere
Yes there's a God up there, ooh, ooh
I'm not trying to preach, only trying to say how I feel
Oh there's no, other name I choose to call when my back
Up against the wall, ooh I need to know when out, in my
Soul that there's someone somewhere up on high ooh but
When I look into my little girl's eyes I see, why I feel
This spirit inside and I know I
I'm still crying, I'm still smiling
I'm still searching, I'm still finding
I'm still breathing, I'm still living
Still receiving, yet still giving
I'm still hoping, I'm still trusting
I'm still caring, I'm still loving
What I'm simply trying to say Is this?
There is one on how he does exist
More than whom you can capture this
There is a God somewhere
There is a God somewhere
There is a God somewhere
There is a God somewhere
Yes there's a God somewhere
I know I know there's a God somewhere
I can feel him in my soul
Somewhere I know that there's a God
There's a God somewhere
He's the ruler of our world
Maker, giving it all up to you, there's a
God somewhere
Ooh, somewhere, the Almighty is somewhere
In the song "Somewhere" by Darius Rucker, the artist reflects on his life up to this point, acknowledging the challenges he has faced and overcome. He begins the song by expressing gratitude for still being alive, having seen another year. He goes on to describe his continued growth, achievement, and belief in something greater than himself.
The central theme of the song revolves around the belief in a higher power, as the lyrics stress that there is a God somewhere. The artist is not trying to preach but is simply expressing how he feels about the role God plays in his life. He goes on to explain that when he feels like his back is against the wall, he needs to know that there is someone somewhere watching over him.
The lyrics are profound and offer a message of hope to anyone who might be going through tough times. The idea that there is a higher power can be comforting, especially when life gets difficult. In this song, Darius Rucker showcases his ability to write heartfelt and meaningful music that resonates with his listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still standing, I'm still here
I have survived another year and continue to persevere through life's challenges.
I'm still knowing, I'm still growing
Still believing, still achieving
I continue to learn and grow in knowledge and faith, leading to ongoing accomplishments.
I'm still walking, I'm still talking
I'm still seeing, I'm still reaching
I still have the ability to explore the world and connect with others, and I am still striving to achieve my goals.
What I'm simply trying to say is this?
There is one on how he does exist
More than whom you can capture this
There is a God somewhere
Yes there's a God up there, ooh, ooh
I am expressing my belief in a higher power, who exists beyond human comprehension, and is present in the world.
I'm not trying to preach, only trying to say how I feel
Oh there's no, other name I choose to call when my back
Up against the wall, ooh I need to know when out, in my
Soul that there's someone somewhere up on high ooh but
When I look into my little girl's eyes I see, why I feel
This spirit inside and I know I
I am not attempting to persuade others to believe as I do, but rather reflect on what gives me strength in tough times - my faith in a higher power. Looking into my daughter's innocent and loving eyes reinforces my deep sense of spirituality.
I'm still crying, I'm still smiling
I'm still searching, I'm still finding
I'm still breathing, I'm still living
Still receiving, yet still giving
I'm still hoping, I'm still trusting
I'm still caring, I'm still loving
My life is multifaceted and full of ups and downs, but through it all I maintain the capacity to feel and express a variety of emotions and experiences, including love, hope, and trust.
There is a God somewhere
There is a God somewhere
There is a God somewhere
There is a God somewhere
Yes there's a God somewhere
Reiterating my belief in a higher power that exists beyond our understanding and is present in the world.
I know I know there's a God somewhere
I can feel him in my soul
Somewhere I know that there's a God
There's a God somewhere
He's the ruler of our world
Maker, giving it all up to you, there's a
God somewhere
Ooh, somewhere, the Almighty is somewhere
Expressing my deep conviction and inner spirituality, I know in my heart that there is a higher power that governs the world and gives us strength and hope in life's journey.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Daniel Johnson, Danny Nixon, Darius Rucker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@ngalahansel6066
Yeah I'm black (West African) and have always thought something was wrong with me for loving country until I first stumbled on Darius's song (this one) last year and realized he's black and sings country! Music is just music, ain't no color to it
@banjo2019
My brown (South Asian) wife loves country too and has also been self-conscious about it forever. She was so happy when I showed her this video.
@lynettebodiford3525
I am a black woman who grew up listening to Loretta ,Dolly and Conway...my Mom loved country music and passed that love on to me...great music is something you hear in your soul ,knows no color
@robbycoles7453
Ngala Hansel what does being black have to do with anything. I’m black and one of the most thugged out people you’ll ever meet. I love country music,classical music and any other kind of music that makes me feel good. Color has nothing to do with anything. Music was mean to bring us all together.