St. Augustine, FL (January 20, 2014) –Darius Rucker returns to perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with Eli Young Band and Corey Smith on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Darius Rucker previously performed at the Amphitheatre on October 29, 2010.

Rucker, who first attained multi-platinum status as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish, wrote ten of the twelve tracks on True Believers - ranging from his current single, the feel-good, sing-along, "Radio" to the sophisticated narrative of "Shine." He expresses special pride in the raw and realistic sentiments of songs like "Miss You" and "I Will Love You Still," a duet with young powerhouse vocalist Mallary Hope.

The two songs Rucker didn't have a hand in writing are both major events of their own. "Love Without You" features Sheryl Crow, with whom Rucker had wanted to record ever since they sang together at a VH1 function almost twenty years ago. For his version of the popular Old Crow Medicine Show song "Wagon Wheel," initially based on a sketch by Bob Dylan, Rucker, never expecting them to say yes, invited his tour partners and Capitol Records labelmates Lady Antebellum into the studio. When they came in for a session, Rucker says, "they took the whole song three steps up." The single became his sixth No. 1 single.

The singer is quick to give credit where it's due for the fact that all of these elements hang together so cohesively on True Believers. For the third time, Frank Rogers served as producer for a Darius Rucker album, along with co-writing three songs. "Frank's the guy," says Rucker. "He just gets what I want to do. He's my George Martin - not to compare myself to the Beatles, but I want him to do everything I do."

Since re-introducing himself to the world as a country artist, Rucker has had a truly remarkable few years. In 2008, he released Learn to Live; the album's first single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It," made him the first African American with a Number One country song since Charley Pride in 1983. It was followed by two more singles that topped the chart - "It Won't Be Like This For Long" and "Alright" - and earned him the New Artist award from the Country Music Association. His 2010 follow-up, Charleston, SC 1966, included two more Number Ones, "Come Back Song" and "This." 

In October 2012, Rucker achieved a childhood dream when he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.  Asked if he can believe the unprecedented success of his second career, Rucker just laughs. "From where I was five years ago to the Grand Ole Opry, why would I believe that?," he says. "I didn't even know if country radio was going to play my song, but you can’t think about things like that.”

Tickets will go on sale Friday, January 24 at 10am at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall box offices. Enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks from The Kookaburra and Darius Rucker tunes at the Amphitheatre on Friday morning. Save on fees by purchasing tickets here at our box office, walk around the venue and scout your potential seat, and have first pick when the tickets go on sale at 10am. Tickets also will be available at findmytix.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone at 800-745-3000. 

SHOW:                                       Darius Rucker with Eli Young Band and Corey Smith

VENUE:                                     St. Augustine Amphitheatre

DATE:                                        Saturday, April 19, 2014

TIME:                                         Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:30pm

TICKET PRICES:                    $65.50 – general admission standing pit; $55.50 - 100 level ; $55.50 - 200 level ; $45.50 - 300 level;

WEBSITE:                                www.dariusrucker.com, staugamphitheatre.com, findmytix.com