Country Music Blog: Darius Rucker

From here on out, Dierks Bentley will be known to beer drinkers everywhere as Mr. Sad Country Song Songwriter in Bud Light's popular "Real Men of Genius" ad campaign. Misery sells records, indeed.

With a lot of pomp and a little circumstance, Gretchen Wilson will don her cap and gown to graduate from high school on May 15.

It sounds like Miley Cyrus' guitar is her best friend and her therapist. That's one lucky six string.

Brooks & Dunn are looking for a girl. Specifically, one who makes everything more fun. And you could win big if you're the one.

Country's not just a one-off for Darius Rucker, former frontman of Hootie & the Blowfish. He promises his new album will be the first of many. Yee haw.

Yes, even high-class movie stars get sick sometimes. Especially the preggers ones, like Nicole Kidman, who admits to severe morning sickness.

Could that be why Carrie Underwood hasn't seen much of Nicole Kidman while out on tour with Keith Urban?

Everything about Jeff Bates gets a stellar review, except for the little soul patch on his chin.

Drinks, dinner and a handful of Nashville's finest songwriters. That's what you get for helping raise funds for the Belle Meade Plantation at the charity event on April 30.

Looks like soon-to-be country star Darius Rucker is also quite the golfer, winning the top honors at a Myrtle Beach pro-am tournament with Annika Sorenstam.

Those 99 cent downloads from iTunes may soon cost a little more, if the government finds a way to make it all a little more taxing.

Australia's Herald Sun reports that Keith Urban is in the midst of a collaboration with another woman. Urban and pop sensation Nelly Furtado are recording a duet together.

If you're going to be in New York City during Super Bowl XLII, and you like country music, consider joining Kix Brooks and some of Nashville's hottest songwriters at one of the hottest eateries.

It seems rehab is the new spot for country artists to start starting over. Joe Nichols is the latest to leave an Arizona facility with a renewed commitment to country.

Is Darius Rucker, front man of frat-rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, finally ready to unveil his country sound? You'll have to hit Nashville's Bluebird on Friday night to hear for yourself.