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Born on May 13, 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina, Darius Rucker rose to fame as the frontman of Hootie & the Blowfish, selling more than 25 million albums worldwide. In 2008, he transitioned to country music, delivering a string of No. 1 hits and albums on the Billboard Country charts. A true crossover success, Darius was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and earned multiple Grammy wins, including Best New Artist and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal (with Hootie & the Blowfish, 1995) and Best Country Solo Performance for Wagon Wheel (2014). His solo studio catalog spans eight albums, with recent releases Carolyn's Boy (2023) and When Was the Last Time (2017). Earlier work includes the 2002 R&B-inspired release Back to Then. Darius continues to captivate audiences with his warm stage presence and enduring storytelling.