Darius Rucker Honored For Two Career Milestones - One Involving His Mega-Hit ‘Wagon Wheel’

A group of people gathered in downtown Nashville to celebrate a new No. 1 hit by the singer- guitarist.

The song was written by Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, and J.T.

The song was written in the early months of the disease. During COVID, everyone was forced to take a different approach to their writing because they had to use the internet.

It was weird, but also a lot of fun, because of the no-nonsense nature of the program. 40 minutes before you start writing, you sit in a writing room, talk about your kids, and discuss what's going on. It wasn't on zoom. It was like, 'Let's write the song!' on zoom.

They knew it was special after they wrote "Beers and sunshine."

Ross went out of his way to record this entire record on the internet. No one was in the room with each other. Ross would get the drummer to play, then he would get the bass player to play, and when all was said and done, he got my vocals overZoom.

It is possible that the first song written and recorded on Zoom will reach the top of the country chart.

There seems to be a desire to make history. Other chart-toppers include "Don't Think I Don't Think About It," "It Won't Be Like This for Long," and "Alright"

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It's hard to believe how far he's come as a country artist

I am pretty excited. Having success out of the box and ten No. 1's is why. That is very impressive.

His mega-hit "Wagon Wheel" has sold more than 11 million copies. Before it sold an additional one million copies, label executives didn't have a chance to celebrate RIAA Diamond status.

Craig Melvin, a friend of Rucker's and a fellow South Carolina native, traveled to Nashville to celebrate the occasion.

I had to be there when they said that only four songs in the history of country music had achieved something with "Wagon Wheel." This is the beginning.

The lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish has a number of pop hits, including "Let Her Cry" and "I Only Want to be with You", as well as a number of country hits.

It is another thing to have two lightning strikes in a row. It made him happy.

With his support of more than 200 charities, as well as his reputation for not just donating money but showing up to help and give his time, Rucker has a reputation for not just donating money but showing up to help and give his time.

UMG Nashville Chairman/CEO Mike Dungan said that the idea for "Wagon Wheel" came from the beginning. He said that he got a call one night from his daughter's talent show in Baltimore, where some teachers, counselors and custodians performed the song. The conversation was brief.

You know the song, Wagon Wheel,arius said.

I replied, "Yes."

He said he was going to cut it.

I don't know if that's a good song to cover.

The man called and said he was going to cut it.

As Dungan looked at Rucker, he chuckled and said, "You weren't saying what I wanted you to say."

Dungan said, "And my God he was correct."

It was Lady A who added vocals to the song, and producer Frank Rogers who helped make it a hit. He wanted people to listen to the song. During a recent performance at the Grand Ole Opry, it got a huge response.

Theagon Wheel has become part of the vocabulary. People lose their minds when I play it. Everyone stood up and started dancing when we heard that song. Do you know how many times that happens at the Opry?

He is both humble and grateful as he celebrates his career achievements. When he arrived in Nashville, he wanted to make his own album.

Even if I didn't have a record deal, I would still do it. I want to make music. I can't thank you guys enough for what you've done for me.

A new album is in the works and will be released early next year. He has a song called "Ol Church Hymn"

He is likely to add to the list of No 1's.