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God's Reasons
Darius Carlos Rucker (born May 13, 1966) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina along with Mark Bryan, Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, and Dean Felber. The band released five studio albums with Rucker as a member and charted six top 40 hits on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Rucker co-wrote most of the songs with the other members of the band. He released a solo R&B album, ''Back to Then'' in 2002 on Hidden Beach Recordings but no singles from it charted. Six years later, Rucker signed to Capitol Nashville as a country music singer, releasing the album, '' Learn to Live'' that year. Its first single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", made him the first Black artist to reach number one on the Hot Country Songs charts since Charley Pride in 1983. (Ray Charles hit number one in March 1985 in a duet with Willie Nelson with "S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR as well as its season opening event. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, IMSA, SCCA, and Motocross. The track features multiple layouts including the primary high-speed tri-oval, a sports car course, a motorcycle course, and a karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track's infield includes the Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The speedway is operated by NASCAR pursuant to a lease with the City of Daytona Beach on the property that runs until 2054. Dale Earnhardt is Daytona International Speedway's all-time winningest driver, with a total of 34 career victories (12- Daytona 500 Qualifying Races) (7- NASCAR Xfinity Series Races) (6- Busch Clash Races) (6- IROC Races) (2- Pepsi 400 July Races) (1- The 1998 Daytona 500). The track was bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To Then
''Back to Then'' is the first studio album by the American singer Darius Rucker, lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish. The album was a departure for him as this project was an R&B album, as compared to his group's pop rock work and his later country solo albums. The song "This Is My World" was used in the soundtrack for the film, ''Shallow Hal''. Track listing #"Wild One" ( Vidal Davis, Andre Harris, Ryan Toby) – 3:38 #"Exodus" (Carvin Haggins, Darren Henson, Keith Pelzer) – 4:11 #"Sometimes I Wonder" (featuring Jill Scott) (Davis, Aja Graydon, Harris, Darius Rucker, Jill Scott) – 4:14 #"Back to Then" (Harris, Kipper Jones, Rucker, Derek Washington) – 4:58 #"This Is My World" (Henson, Pelzer, Rucker, Kenna Zemedkun) – 5:05 #"I'm Glad You're Mine" (Al Green) – 3:05 #"Butterfly" (Peter Black) – 4:31 #"Hold On" (Jimmy Cozier, Justin Cozier, S. Phillips, Rucker) – 4:06 #"Ten Years" ( Edward Ferrell, Darren Lighty, Cynthia Loving, Rucker) – 3:56 #"One More Night" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This (Darius Rucker Song)
"This" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Darius Rucker. It was released in November 2010 as the second single from his album ''Charleston, SC 1966'', and the sixth solo single release of his career. It reached number-one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart in April 2011. Rucker wrote this song with his producer Frank Rogers and Kara DioGuardi. Critical reception Sarah Rodman of the ''Boston Globe'' wrote that the song "falls squarely in the country pop sweet spot". ''Country Weekly'' reviewer Jessica Phillips said that it was "an accurate reflection" of Rucker's role as husband and father. Karlie Justus of Engine 145 gave the song a thumbs-down, saying that it seemed too thematically similar to "Alright" and had "throwaway lyrics". Music video The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy Trey Fanjoy is an American music video director. Fanjoy has directed over 150 major label music videos. Her videos have appeared on CMT, VH1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Back Song
"Come Back Song" is a song recorded by American country music artist Darius Rucker. The song, co-written by Rucker and Nashville songwriters Casey Beathard and Chris Stapleton, was released to country music radio in July 2010 as the lead single from Rucker's second album of country music ''Charleston, SC 1966''. Content "Come Back Song" is a mid-tempo which features a narrator singing to his ex via radio and asking her to "come back." It is composed in the key of A major. Critical reception "Come Back Song" has received mixed reviews from critics. Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' gave the song 3.5 of 5 stars and called it "a strong, immediate hit." Bjorke would go on to say that the song would "generate buzz for his album with a sing-a-long lyric and jovial melody driving the way." Blake Boldt of ''Engine 145'' gave the song a thumbs down saying "Come Back Song” is a custom-made Music Row production that's as ordinary as the songs that surround it on the airwaves." Boldt said "once ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charleston, SC 1966
''Charleston, SC 1966'' is the third studio album and the second country album from American recording artist Darius Rucker. It was released in the United States on October 12, 2010, through Capitol Nashville. Background In a '' CMT'' news-post, it was explained that the album title is derived from country music artist Radney Foster's 1992 album, ''Del Rio, TX 1959'', which noted Foster's birthplace and birth year, as the title for this album had been for the birth year and birthplace of Rucker. Rucker said Foster's album "showed him the possibilities of country music". Critical reception Upon its release, ''Charleston, SC 1966'' received generally positive reviews from most music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 68, based on 10 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". Jessica Phillips with ''Country Weekly'' compared it to his previous album '' Learn t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Music Association
The Country Music Association (CMA) was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. It originally consisted of 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre. The objectives of the organization are to guide and enhance the development of Country Music throughout the world; to demonstrate it as a viable medium to advertisers, consumers, and media; and to provide an unity of purpose for the Country Music industry. However the CMA may be best known to most country music fans for its annual Country Music Association Awards broadcast live on network television each fall (usually October or November). About Initially, CMA's Board of Directors included nine directors and five officers. Wesley Rose, president of Acuff-Rose Publishing, Inc., served as CMA's first chairman of the board. Broadcasting entrepreneur and executive Connie B. Gay was the founding president. Mac Wiseman served as its first secretary and was also the CMA's last surviving inaugural m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History In The Making (song)
"History in the Making" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Darius Rucker. Written along with Clay Mills and Frank Rogers, it was released in September 2009 as the fourth single from Rucker's album '' Learn to Live''. Content "History in the Making" is a song in which the male narrator addresses his new love, telling her that the beginning of their relationship could be a momentous occasion in their lives. Critical reception Brittney McKenna of Engine 145 gave the song a thumbs-down review, calling the song "a formulaic but catchy little number about a relationship of 'historic' proportions." but describing Rucker's voice favorably. Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' gave a more positive review, saying "The song really feels like it will become part of many wedding playlists" and referring to Rucker's vocal as "flawless ndpassionate." Music video The music video was directed by Shane Drake and premiered in late 2009. Chart performance "History in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alright (Darius Rucker Song)
"Alright" is a song co-written and recorded by American singer Darius Rucker, lead vocalist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. It was released in April 2009 as the third single from his first country music album '' Learn to Live''. Rucker co-wrote the song with producer Frank Rogers. Content "Alright" is a mid-tempo in which the male narrator lists off the various pleasantries that he does not need, such as fancy food and wine. He then lists off what he does have, and says that he is "alright" because of it. Rucker wrote the song with Frank Rogers, who produced the album. The two had already written the song "All I Want," in which the divorced narrator wishes to be left alone; after writing that song, Rucker decided to invert the theme and write a song about a man who is happily married. Music video A music video for the song debuted in June 2009. It is directed by Wayne Isham, who directed the videos for Rucker's previous two singles. Using various types of camera shots a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
