Darius Rucker News

With country music's loudest night just one day away, CMT today announced the presenter list for the 2017 CMT MUSIC AWARDS.

CMT announced today that after teaming up for a legendary "CMT Crossroads" event, Jason Derulo and Luke Bryan are set to reunite at the 2017 CMT MUSIC AWARDS.

The first-ever outdoor "CMT Crossroads" event featuring Grammy-Award winners Earth, Wind & Fire is adding more country star power to the lineup as Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Drake White, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans and previously-announced Lady Antebellum, are all confirmed to join the critically-acclaimed group, known for their hits including "September" and "Boogie Wonderland," on the 'Crossroads' stage. "CMT Crossroads: Earth, Wind & Fire And Friends" premieres Friday, June 23 at 10pm ET/PT.

CMT today announced it will honor Gregg Allman and celebrate his everlasting impact on American music during the 2017 CMT MUSIC AWARDS with a musical tributes from country superstars Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum'sCharles Kelley live from Nashville on Wednesday, June 7th at 8:00pm ET/PT. Additional artists to be announced soon.

The HGTV Lodge returns to the 2017 CMA Music Festival with country music's hottest stars taking the stage in the network's popular and unique venue.

Breakout stars Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett will face off against country music heavyweight Keith Urban at the fan-voted 2017 CMT MUSIC AWARDS,hosted by Nashville's Charles Esten, premiering LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, June 7th at 8pm ET/PT.

Justin Guarini will play 'Vincenzo' opposite the previously announced Beth Malone in the title role of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN at The Muny this summer.

CMT and Brett Eldredge joined forces to surprise fans in Las Vegas on Thursday night with a free concert at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as part of the network's pop-up concert music series, INSTANT JAM.

The 52ND ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS was dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. Check out the full winners list below

Country stars Chris Stapleton, Darius Rucker and Brett Eldredge team up with Ram Trucks and CMT for CMT HOMETOWN HEROES, premiering this Friday, March 31 at 10 p.m., ET/PT on CMT.

The Academy of Country Music® announced today additional performers, presenters and an unprecedented number of duos and special collaborations for the 52ND ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®.

Country stars Chris Stapleton, Darius Rucker and Brett Eldredge team up with Ram Trucks and CMT for CMT HOMETOWN HEROES, premiering this Friday, March 31 at 10 p.m., ET/PT on CMT.

iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival, a Music Experience by AT&T on Saturday, May 6 from 2:30-6 p.m. CT at Frank Erwin Center's North Box Office Plaza in Austin, Texas. The free daytime event will feature live performances by Jon Pardi, Lindsay Ell, Kane Brown, Tucker Beathard, Chris Janson and Kip Moore. The Daytime Village will also feature fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival, a Music Experience by AT&T on Saturday, May 6 from 2:30-6 p.m. CT at Frank Erwin Center's North Box Office Plaza in Austin, Texas.

GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Mellencamp meets up with GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Darius Rucker for "CMT Crossroads: John Mellencamp and Darius Rucker," premiering Today, March 24 at 10pm ET/PT on CMT.

James Levine, Christoph Eschenbach, Gustavo Dudamel, Susanna Malkki, Kent Nagano, a "virtual" Esa-Pekka Salonen, and three conductors making Chicago Symphony Orchestra debuts take the podium. 

GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Mellencamp meets up with GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Darius Rucker for "CMT Crossroads: John Mellencamp and Darius Rucker," premiering Friday, March 24 at 10pm ET/PT on CMT.

Fierce Mercy is an epic, cinematic step forward from singer-songwriter Colin Hay, most beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows but most widely known for being an influential and celebrated frontman. The range of artists who have chosen to cite him as a muse or who have found themselves on stage with him in the past year spans the genre landscape from heavy metal, to Americana, to Cuban rhythms and beyond. His inclusion as a playlist favorite from the likes of Metallica to The Lumineers reflects his continuing relevance and broad appeal.

CMT and Ram Trucks today announced a brand-new, one-hour special CMT HOMETOWN HEROES featuring some of country's most proficient storytellers Chris Stapleton, Darius Rucker and Brett Eldredge as they make surprise returns to their hometowns to give back and perform for their very own hometown heroes.

Country music recording artist and Wrentham native Ayla Brown headlines a New England Artists Series concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Friday, February 17 at 8 p.m.