Darius Rucker Announces Annual “Darius And Friends” Concert

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Bob Uehlein in Top Trending

Darius Rucker has announced plans for his eighth annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert, taking place in Nashville on June 5. This year’s concert, which serves as the unofficial kick off of CMA Music Festival week, will be held for the first time at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Each year, the benefit raises funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is a cause that’s near and dear to Darius’ heart. The concert’s full lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.

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