Is Darius Rucker's tour canceled? What to know about upcoming dates
Despite having to stop mid-performance in mid-July after saying he was no longer able to sing at a New Jersey concert, country musician Darius Rucker is not canceling his remaining tour dates, a spokesperson for the star confirmed.
In a surprising moment on stage at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, July 12, Rucker stopped the show live and told fans the show could not go on.
"Y'all, I can't sing anymore," the 59-year-old Hootie and the Blowfish front man turned country singer told the crowd. "This never happened. I physically can't sing."
Now Rucker is ready to retake the stage.
"There is no further interruption in his touring schedule," Rucker's Nashville-based publicist Ebie McFarland told USA TODAY on July 16. "Following vocal rest, Darius has been cleared to resume shows."
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Darius Rucker's international tour
The Atlantic City concert marked the third show in a 45-date international tour for Rucker.
"I promise you on everything that I stand for, I will make this up to you," Rucker said after announcing his voice was shot during the performance.
"I've never done this before." Darius Rucker unexpectedly ended a concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after losing his voice. Rucker promised fans in attendance they would receive refunds. pic.twitter.com/iPkpCmdTpg
A fan captured the moment Rucker finished singing his hit song "Wagon Wheel," before apologizing to the crowd and exiting the stage.
The country star promised refunds for fans in attendance, according to PhillyBurbs, part of the USA TODAY Network.
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When is Darius Rucker's next show?
According to Rucker's tour schedule on his website, Rucker's next show is slated for Saturday, July 19, in Hollywood, Florida, at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino.
The following show is set for Sunday, July 20, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa before Rucker and his band head to other venues across the United States and into the United Kingdom, as well as Canada.
Rucker is set to return to the U.S. for his final show on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida.
To see all scheduled shows, visit https://dariusrucker.com/tour/.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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