Charleston, South Carolina, native and country music star Darius Rucker, best known for his work with Hootie & the Blowfish, has relocated to London after hinting at a major life change. His public relations rep confirmed the move on Jan. 31.
The “Wagon Wheel” singer suggested a big upcoming change in his Instagram in the past few weeks. Rucker, 58, has finally confirmed to fans that he has a new London home, a big step for the South Carolina native who previously lived in Nashville.
The Grammy-winning singer reportedly moved to the United Kingdom to inspire creative projects and get the opportunity to perform for a wider range of international audiences.
Rucker posted on Instagram about his move to London and revealed a few upcoming shows in the city.
In the caption, he wrote, “I can’t move to London and not play U.K. shows! Do you have your tickets yet? Limited VIP packages are still available. See you soon!”
Previously the frontman for the music group Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker hinted last week that he would be making a major life change.
The move comes after a recent brush with the law. In February 2023, Rucker was arrested on two counts of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled substance and one count of a violation. He entered the no-contest plea in a Tennessee courtroom, agreeing to 11 months and 29 days of probation. He avoided jail time, and the charges will be expunged if he completes his probation.
On Jan. 21, he
shared a photo of himself in a park on a walk with two dogs. The post included what is confirmed to be the London skyline. Rucker wrote beneath the image, “So Freddie, Larry, and I are doing a thing. Any guesses?”He recounted watching a London production of “Mamma Mia” at the London Novello Theatre as another hint to fans.
Rucker and his PR representative have since reassured the country music star’s fans that he will frequently return to the United States. His tour site lists that he currently has shows scheduled in five different U.S. cities this upcoming summer, including stops in New York, California, and Nevada.
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