Culture April 19, 2022

Darius Rucker books summer tour, announces special guests

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Darius Rucker is hitting the road this summer.

The "Beers and Sunshine" singer has booked a four-month tour that brings him and a crew of rising country stars to a variety of festivals across the country.

The tour begins in Nashville with his 13th annual "Darius & Friends" concert at the Ryman Auditorium in benefit of St. Jude on June 6, followed by an appearance at Nissan Stadium as part of CMA Fest on June 9.

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Throughout the season, Rucker will appear at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville as a guest on Brooks & Dunn's Reboot Tour; California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, California; a pair of festivals in Canada and more. The tour wraps on Sept. 10 in Missouri at the Lake Ozarks Amphitheater.

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Darius Rucker performs at Live In The Vineyard Goes Country at Round Pond Estate Winery, Nov. 3, 2021, in Napa, Calif.

Tyler Booth, Daves Highway, Larry Fleet, Caylee Hammack, Ryan Hurd, Jameson Rodgers, Elvie Shane and Tenille Townes will open for the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman throughout the trek.

"There's nothing better than a summer concert!" Rucker declared on Instagram, adding that he "can't wait" to hit the road.

Visit Rucker's website for ticketing details and a full list of dates.