Darius Rucker
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About
Lead singer of the pop group Hootie & the Blowfish, the group known for songs like "Only Wanna Be With You" and "Hold My Hand." As a solo artist, he's best known for his hit "Wagon Wheel" off his album, True Believers.
Before Fame
At one point in his childhood, nineteen members of his family were living under one three-bedroom roof. He helped form Hootie & the Blowfish in 1986.
Trivia
He released an R&B album titled Back to Then in 2002.
Family Life
He got married to Beth Leonard in December 2000. He and Leonard have three children named Daniella, Caroline and Jack. They divorced in 2020. In September 2025, he began dating singer-songwriter Emily Deahl. The couple announced their engagement in October 2025.
Associated With
He is good friends with Tiger Woods.
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