Rucker unveils "Fires Don't Start Themselves" video
The video casts Rucker as a detective hot on the trail of a young couple whose passionate love is setting their town ablaze, both literally and figuratively.
The song will be on Rucker's upcoming album, "Carolyn's Boy," set for Oct. 6 release and named for his late mother as an "homage to the greatest woman I've ever known."
"It's been six years. We had so much to write about, so I took my time, got with some great guys, got some great songs, and I'm really excited for people to hear it," Rucker said at the "TODAY" Citi Concert Series stage on Friday.
Rucker played the new song, the number one hit "Beers And Sunshine" and recent release "Have A Good Time" plus "Wagon Wheel."
Rucker returns to the road on his Starting Fires Tour ahead of the album's release next month, which will also be celebrated during the second year of his personally curated. He also hosts the Riverfront Revival Music Festival on Oct. 7-8 in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. Rucker will play along with Turnpike Troubadours, Lainey Wilson and Band of Horses.
More news for Darius Rucker
- 04/26/24: Rucker reworks "Never Been Over" with Nettles
- 02/01/24: Rucker arrested on minor drug charges
- 10/27/23: Rucker teams up with Dax
- 10/23/23: CMA surprises Rucker with Humanitarian Award
- 10/06/23: Old Dominion, Rucker, Reba release new projects
- 03/13/23: Rucker returns to the road
- 11/04/22: Rucker announces "Carolyn's Boy"
- 04/27/22: Rucker stages Riverfront Revival festival in hometown
CD reviews for Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker has referenced his South Carolina roots numerous times in his career, but his first solo release in six years is a more direct tribute to his late mother, Carolyn, and not just in the title. Raised on church music, soul singers and country songs at home growing up, Rucker includes more than a hint of each here.
"Old Church Hymn," featuring Chapel Hart, evokes those childhood Sunday mornings in the pews, in a deep gospel tone that blossoms into an organ-driven, rousing singalong. ...
Darius Rucker is so darn likeable, he likely gets away with creating subpar music more than most. However, "When Was the Last Time" is a consistently good album, which is as respectable as it is likeable.
Rucker knows how to sing crowd pleasers, like the fun and funny "Count the Beers" and the all-star collaboration "Straight to Hell," which also features Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Charles Kelley. He shines brightest, though, on the more serious songs. ...
Although opener "Homegrown Honey" has a few hip-hip sonic elements fueling it, "Southern Style" is a fairly traditional - well, as traditional as Darius Rucker can get - album. "Homegrown Honey," along with the title cut and "Half Full Dixie Cup," make a play for Rucker's Southern credentials, and for the most part support these claims. Rucker is an easygoing vocalist, and this latest effort goes down smoothly.
It's still taboo for country ...
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