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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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." EDM festival will go on: Fire 'severely' damages main stage at Tomorrowland music festival 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. — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 17, 2025 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. JLo cracks joke during show: Jennifer Lopez has funny response to fan asking for hand in marriage 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 Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Darius Rucker not canceling tour dates after NJ incident
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Country star Darius Rucker unexpectedly ends concert mid-set and admits he's 'never done this before'
Darius Rucker abruptly ended his concert mid-set over the past weekend in Atlantic City just three days after kicking off his tour. The Hootie & The Blowfish frontman, 59 - who shocked fans when he fell onto his face while on stage late last year - was in the middle of his performance on Saturday when he lost his voice. In a TikTok video taken by a concertgoer, Rucker could be seen addressing the crowd inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and devastatingly admitted, 'Y'all, I can't sing anymore.' The singer then expressed, 'I'm going to play one more song. I promise you, we are going to figure this out. You're going to get your money back. I just can't sing.' Darius told the audience that he has 'never done this before' and offered a promise that he will 'make this up to you.' 'This never happened. I physically can't sing, and I promise you on everything that I stand for I will make this up to you.' However, he still proceeded to perform his 2013 track Wagon Wheel - and his fans belted out the lyrcis in a heartfelt moment. Rucker further apologized to the audience for not being able to continue as he started to leave the stage. 'I promise you I will make this up to you. I promise you, we will figure this out and I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.' Social media users jumped to the comment section of the TikTok clip to offer words of support to the singer. One penned, 'He looked so upset when he left the stage,' and another wrote, 'I feel so bad for him. Looked like his hands were shaking he was so upset. Prayers that he can overcome whatever it is.' 'I was there last night such an amazing moment having the audience sing to him,' a fan added. Another typed, 'He was so terribly upset. The people chanting "its ok!" And who sang for him during wagon wheel... I was there it was an epic whole[some] moment.' 'I'm so sorry.. My heart went out to him, he really felt devastated,' one commented. 'I hope and pray they do figure this out.. I pray for his good health.. compassion people, faith and kindness.' On Sunday, Darius gave an update about the incident by posting a message to his 1 million followers on his Instagram stories. He penned, 'Atlantic City, Thank you so much for coming out Saturday night. I feel awful and I'm so sorry - I have never lost my voice in all my years of performing. 'We looked at every option to reschedule, but unfortunately, it's just not possible this year, so we're issuing full refunds. The venue will send details to you directly.' In conclusion, the star added, 'Thank you so much for all your kind messages wishing me well. Love y'all and see you soon! Peace, Darius.' Following the incident, a representative for the star informed Fox News Digital that 'there is no further interruption in his touring schedule' and 'has been cleared to resume shows' after resting his voice. Rucker kicked off his tour on July 10 in Maryland - with his Atlantic City concert being just his third stop. He is slated to perform in Hollywood, Florida later this week on Saturday, July 19 and will take to the stage in other U.S. cities such as Tampa, Boise, Memphis, Las Vegas and Santa Barbara. The singer's international leg will begin on September 26 in the U.K. and will also travel to Canada. He is slated to perform in Hollywood, Florida later this week on Saturday, July 19 and will take to the stage in other U.S. cities such as Tampa, Boise, Memphis, Las Vegas and Santa Barbara The tour is set to conclude back in the U.S. on December 13 in Naples, Florida. Darius revealed the 45-date tour earlier this month and shared on Instagram: 'I've been waiting for this moment... we're back baby!! Can't wait to hear all of you singing!! What show are you going to?' Rucker is not the first singer to cancel or postpone concerts after having issues with their voice. Back in 2022, The Weeknd notably lost his voice during the first song of a performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Earlier this month, Kelly Clarkson canceled the opening two shows of her Las Vegas residency just minutes before showtime. The Because Of You hitmaker took to her Instagram just 90 minutes before and explained she was 'devastated' to postpone the concerts following grueling rehearsals. The Grammy winner further expressed that she needs 'to protect' her voice in order to prevent 'doing serious damage.' Last year in October, Rucker suffered another incident on stage while he was performing in South Carolina. The star had been in the midst of singing lyrics to the 2009 hit Alright at his annual curated Riverfront Revival when he suddenly fell flat onto his face. The moment was also filmed on camera by a fan in attendance and Darius seemingly tripped over a wire on stage. He humorously brushed off the accident by saying, 'I'm old as f***' and later added, 'We've been doing this all summer I hadn't fell once. But I busted my a** in my hometown.'
Fox News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Darius Rucker unexpectedly ends Atlantic City show mid-set: ‘I've never done this before'
Print Close By Ashley Hume Published July 16, 2025 Darius Rucker abruptly ended his concert in New Jersey after losing his voice mid-performance. On Saturday, the 59-year-old country music star suddenly paused after performing a few songs at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City and told the crowd that he couldn't continue with the show. "Y'all, I can't sing anymore," the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman said in a video by a fan on Philly Burbs. DARIUS RUCKER 'DEVASTATED' BY DEATH OF LONGTIME PRODUCTION MANAGER: 'HE WAS OUR BROTHER' He continued, "I'm going to play one more song. I promise you, we are going to figure this out. You're going to get your money back." "I just can't sing. I've never done this before," Rucker added. "This never happened. I physically can't sing, and I promise you on everything that I stand for I will make this up to you." Rucker went on to play his hit 2013 "Wagon Wheel" as the crowd sang along. The musician then apologized to the audience before exiting the stage. "I promise you I will make this up to you," he said. "I promise you, we will figure this out and I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry." On Sunday, Rucker shared an update in a post on his Instagram Story. The singer once again apologized for ending the concert early and informed attendees that they would receive full refunds. "Thank you so much for coming out Saturday night," Rucker wrote, per Philly Burbs. "I feel awful and I'm so sorry — I have never lost my voice in all my years of performing." "We looked at every option to reschedule, but unfortunately, it's just not possible this year, so we're issuing full refunds," the three-time Grammy Award winner added. "Thank you so much for all your kind messages wishing me well. Love y'all and see you soon!" Representatives for Rucker did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Last Saturday's show was the third stop on Rucker's ongoing 45-date international tour. The tour kicked off on July 10 at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Rucker is next scheduled to perform on Saturday, July 19, at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Resort in Hollywood, Florida. No changes to the tour schedule posted on Rucker's website have been made as of Wednesday afternoon. The United States leg of Rucker's tour will continue through September before the rocker heads across the pond for several shows in the United Kingdom. In October, Rucker will perform at two concerts in his home state of South Carolina before continuing his tour with shows in Canada. The tour will conclude on Dec. 13 at the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Naples, Florida. In October 2023, Rucker released his seventh solo studio album, "Carolyn's Boy." Hootie & the Blowfish's sixth studio album "Imperfect Circle" debuted in November 2019. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In June, Rucker confirmed that he was working on new music and had been inspired by his move to London earlier this year. "I'm working on my album, I'm sure my single's going to be coming out here soon, you know, and I'm ready for people hear that," Rucker told People magazine. "I'm looking forward to finishing my record and getting that out. I think it's refreshing, it's new. I think my fans are gonna be really, really excited." "I went to London to get just a different flavor." he added. "And I think I did that. I think people are going to like what we did." After Rucker's Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony in 2023, the acclaimed musician exclusively told Fox News Digital that he didn't feel as though he had reached the pinnacle of his career just yet. "I think the thing that keeps me working so hard is I always feel like I haven't done enough," the singe r said. While he's been singing and recording music for most of his life, there was one key moment when he knew he had hit a level of success. Rucker realized he had truly made it as an artist when he was asked to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry . CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "That was really when I was like, 'This is really working. This is happening. People get it.' And that was pretty cool," Rucker recalled. Print Close URL
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Superstar's Heartbreaking Admission, 'I Can't Sing Anymore'
Country Superstar's Heartbreaking Admission, 'I Can't Sing Anymore' originally appeared on Parade. Just three days into their new tour, a country superstar was several songs into their concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey when they made a heartbreaking admission. Facing the crowd, they said, "I can't sing anymore," before promising, "I'll make it up to you." The emotional moment left fans stunned and concerned as the singer exited the stage. According to American Songwriter, Darius Rucker, former lead singer of 90s rock band Hootie and the Blowfish, noticed his voice wasn't up to par while onstage. However, he was determined to power through his scheduled set. Three songs in, Rucker told the audience, "Y'all I can't sing anymore. I will play one more song. I promise you we're going to figure this out." He added, "This never happened. I physically can't sing. I will make this up to you.' Parade Daily🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Before ending the night, Rucker performed his hit song "Wagon Wheel." After the concert, American Songwriter shared a screenshot from Rucker's Instagram, where he expressed his regret over not being able to reschedule the canceled show. "Atlantic City. Thank you so much for coming out Saturday night. I feel awful and I'm so sorry — I have never lost my voice in all my years of performing," the post began. "We looked at every option to reschedule, but unfortunately, it's just not possible this year, so we're issuing full refunds. The venue will send details to you directly." Rucker concluded, "Thank you so much for all your kind messages wishing me well. Love y'all and see you soon." Per an Instagram post, the singer and songwriter is scheduled to play Hollywood, Florida, and Tampa, Florida, beginning July 19. The first leg of his U.S. dates concludes in Washington State on September 21. Rucker continues his tour in the United Kingdom through October, followed by two performances in South Carolina. He then heads to Canada, where the tour runs through the end of October. The final show of the tour is scheduled for December 2025 in Naples, Florida. Country Superstar's Heartbreaking Admission, 'I Can't Sing Anymore' first appeared on Parade on Jul 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Forbes
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hootie & The Blowfish Returns To The Hot 100 For The First Time In Almost Three Decades
Hootie & the Blowfish return to the Hot 100 for the first time in nearly 30 years with "Bottle ... More Rockets," the band's collaboration with Scotty McCreery. Portrait of American band Hootie and the Blowfish as they pose at Farm Aid, Louisville, Kentucky, October 1, 1995. Pictured are, clockwise from left, Peter Holsapple, Jim Sonefeld, Dean Felber, Mark Bryan, and Darius Rucker. (Photo by) Getty Images For a brief period in the mid-1990s, Hootie & the Blowfish was one of the biggest musical acts on the planet. The group hit it big with its debut album Cracked Rear View , which produced the band's three biggest hits on the Hot 100. The rock outfit had a hard time following that effort, and after breaking up for a period, Hootie & the Blowfish eventually reunited, at least for the occasional release. This week, the band returns to the Hot 100 with its first new hit in decades. Hootie & the Blowfish debuts on the Hot 100 this frame with "Bottle Rockets" alongside country musician Scotty McCreery, who leads the tune. The joint single opens at No. 80 after originally finding success on Billboard's country rankings. Hootie & the Blowfish earns its seventh career win on the Hot 100 and its first in almost 30 years. The last time the band launched a track on the tally, which ranks the most popular songs in the country, was back in July 1996, when "Tucker's Town" spent 20 weeks on the ranking and peaked at No. 38. Included in Hootie & the Blowfish's seven successes are three top 10 hits. The band peaked at No. 6 with "Only Wanna Be with You" in October 1995, and earlier that year pushed "Let Her Cry" and "Hold My Hand" into the loftiest region as well. As it arrives on the Hot 100, "Bottle Rockets" also enters the Digital Song Sales chart. The single opens at No. 14 with just under 2,100 pure purchases, according to Luminate. "Bottle Rocket" soars on three of Billboard's country-specific tallies, reaching a new high point on all of them at the same time just a little over a month into its lifetime on the rosters. The track shoots to No. 3 on the Country Digital Song Sales tally, No. 20 on the Country Airplay list, and No. 26 on the consumption-based Hot Country Songs ranking. Scotty McCreery's Return to the Hot 100 Former American Idol winner McCreery snags his eleventh Hot 100 win alongside Hootie & the Blowfish. It hasn't been long since he last appeared on the list, as "It Matters to Her" debuted in April 2023 and peaked at No. 49 that summer.
