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Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images Darius Rucker to Host 2012 ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic
It’s great to know that wherever a ton of celebrities convene in one place for an event, there’s sure to be a philanthropic angle somewhere in the mix. This year, Darius Rucker is hosting the sixth annual ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic, a golf tournament that will take place Saturday (March 31) at TPC Las Vegas. The event will benefit the Diana Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund, an organization which provides relief to people in need in the music industry.
Brendan Hoffman, Getty Images Obama’s 2012 Campaign Playlist Features Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Darius Rucker + Dierks Bentley
Much like former Democratic President Bill Clinton — who went on late night TV playing the sax — President Barack Obama is using music to connect with a potential pool of voters. With the 2012 election nipping at his heels as he seeks re-election, the commander-in-chief has released a 28-track playlist via Spotify for his upcoming campaign.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Darius Rucker’s Wife Forbids Him From Christmas Shopping
Don’t expect to see Darius Rucker making any late night runs to Walmart in the coming weeks to do any Christmas shopping for his kids. Not that he’s done with his Christmas shopping — he’s just not allowed to do any shopping for the holidays himself.
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker Coming to Canandaigua
November 23, 2011
If you're looking for the perfect gift for that country fan on your holiday shopping list, you may want to think about concert tickets. Lady Antebellum is bringing their 'Own The Night' tour with Darius Rucker and Thompson Square to Central New York.
Utica – Rome’s Top 5 Songs [Videos]
November 11, 2011
The results are in on the latest survey of Utica-Rome's Top 5 Songs and it looks like Blake Shelton's winning streak continues. Fresh off his CMA win for best-male artist, Blake holds down the top spot on this week's Top 5 . Check out the videos for this week's Top 5 and click here to take our new, shorter test of what songs you like the most and the ones you don't like so much. It can be completed over the course of a week, so you can listen to all the songs at once or a few at a time. The voting is open until 10pm, Thursday, November 17. Thanks for helping Big Frog 104 play the songs you want hear.
Polly Wogg/TownSquare Media Darius Rucker Rocks Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ in Syracuse [VIDEO]
October 12, 2011
The Darius Rucker show in Syracuse was the first time I've ever stayed for a show encore. I usually leave early to beat the traffic. Even at a Keith Urban concert, believe it or not. But Darius often sings Prince's 'Purple Rain,' and I didn't want to miss it. Good thing I stuck around. It was the final song on of the night and worth the wait. That man sings from his soul and makes me feel it in mine. Check out the video of his version of 'Purple Rain' in Syracuse Saturday.
Darius Rucker Rocks Syracuse OnCenter [PHOTOS]
October 9, 2011
Darius Rucker rocks my world! He put on one heck of a show at the OnCenter in Syracuse Saturday with Rodney Atkins.
Utica – Rome’s Top 5 Songs [VIDEOS]
October 5, 2011
Balloting has closed on another chapter of Utica Rome's Top 5 Songs. Each week Big Frog 104 asks you to vote on your favorite new songs. There's 33 songs in the test and you can do them all at once or do some and return later to finish. Your votes are truly used to decide what songs we play and what ones we don't. To take the new test just click here. Click read more to see this week's Top 5.
(Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images for NASCAR) Rodney Atkins Set For CMA Songwriters Series
September 20, 2011
Rodney Atkins has had some year. Of course we would say the highlight was his appearance at this years "Wild West Frogfest and Rodeo" back in June although Rodney might say it was just "one" of many. He recently scored his 5th #1 with "Take A Back Road" and according to CMT is now set to take part in the "CMA Songwriters Series" at Joe's Pub in New York City November 3rd.
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Darius Rucker & FrogFest Favorite Rodney Atkins Coming To Syracuse
August 13, 2011
Darius Rucker is coming to Syracuse and he's bringing this years FrogFest headliner, Rodney Atkins with him. Tickets for the October 8th show at the OnCenter go on sale Monday August 22nd at 10am.
Darius Rucker is an incredible live performer and will play all of his #1 country hits including “All Right”, “It Won’t Be Like This For Long”, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”, “History in The Making” and his current hit “I Got Nothin”. Before becoming a solo country artist, Darius was the lead singer for Hootie and The Blowfish, and brings some of their biggest hits to the stage during his shows as well.
Darius Rucker Avoids Attack on Stage [VIDEO]
June 2, 2011
We've all dreamt about what it would be like to be on stage with our favorite artist. But for most of us it's just a dream. One fan made his dream a reality at a recent Darius Rucker show. In t
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Hoppy Birthday Darius Rucker (Hootie)
May 13, 2011
Hootie or as the country world knows him, Darius Rucker is like a fine wine. He just gets better with age. Darius turns 45 today.
Darius is from Charleston South Carolina, which is the name of his latest country album. But he didn't begin his music career in country.
