Darius Rucker Bio: Kids, Age, Fiancée, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Grammy, Career, YouTube
Darius Carlos Rucker is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and musician who first rose to fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish.
Transitioning to a successful solo career in country music, he has earned three Grammy Awards, including for “Wagon Wheel,” and released albums like Carolyn’s Boy in 2023, while debuting the supergroup Howl Owl Howl in 2025.
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- Full Name: Darius Carlos Rucker
- Stage Name: Darius Rucker
- Born: May 13, 1966
- Age: 59 years old
- Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician
- Height: 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Carolyn Rucker and Mr. Rucker
- Siblings: Four
- Spouse: Emily Deahl
- Children: Carolyn Pearl Phillips, Daniella Rose Rucker, Jack Rucker
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net Worth: $12,000,000
Early Life And Education
Darius Rucker was born on May 13, 1966, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was raised by his single mother, Carolyn Rucker, a nurse at the Medical University of South Carolina, and stepfather Mr. Rucker, in a modest household marked by financial challenges yet rich in music and faith. Details on siblings include three sisters and two brothers, though specifics remain private.
Career
Rucker‘s career launched with Hootie & the Blowfish’s 1994 debut Cracked Rear View, which sold over 21 million copies and earned two Grammys. The band released seven albums with multiple top-40 hits. He debuted solo with the R&B album Back to Then in 2002, then pivoted to country in 2008 with Capitol Nashville, achieving No. 1 singles like “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”—the first by a Black artist since 1983.
Key releases include Learn to Live (2008, platinum), True Believers (2013), and Carolyn’s Boy (2023). He won CMA New Artist of the Year in 2009 and a Grammy for “Wagon Wheel” in 2014. In 2025, he formed Howl Owl Howl, performed at the Royal Albert Hall, and announced a London relocation for tours.
Social Media
- Instagram: @dariusrucker
- Facebook: Darius Rucker
- X: @DariusRucker
- YouTube: DariusRuckerVEVO
Personal Life
Darius Rucker, 59, prioritizes family amid his music and golf passions, including hosting the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate tournament.
He welcomed daughter Carolyn Pearl Phillips in 1995 with ex Elizabeth Ann Phillips, then married Beth Leonard in 2000, sharing daughter Daniella Rose (born 2001) and son Jack (born 2004); they divorced amicably in 2020 to co-parent.
Net Worth
Darius Rucker‘s estimated net worth is $12,000,000, derived from album sales exceeding 25 million units, streaming royalties, sold-out tours, Grammy wins, endorsements, real estate, and ventures like his 2024 memoir Life’s Too Short, alongside band royalties and golf-related partnerships.
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