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13 May, 1966

Darius Rucker born in Charleston, South Carolina

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Darius Rucker is born in Charleston, South Carolina. His mother, Carolyn, looks after him and his siblings, due to the fact that his father is never really around. At one point in his life, he lives in a three-bedroom home with 14 brothers, sisters and cousins, a couple of aunts, his mother and his maternal grandmother. Although they barely get by, Rucker enjoys his childhood.

We had a great neighborhood. We just did what kids do. We hung out, played sports

11 May, 2013

USC Commencement speech

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Rucker gives a speech at the 2013 Spring Commencement at the University of South Carolina. He receives an honorary degree of doctor of music, due to his contributions to Country music.

I love the University of South Carolina. If it wasn’t for that place I would have never met the guys, it would have never happened for me

26 Jan, 2014

Wins Grammy

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imagesRucker wins Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance for his song Wagon Wheel.

One On One Room with GRAMMY Winner: Darius Rucker | GRAMMYs