We have compiled an array of content — a variety of liners and soundbites – from DARIUS RUCKER to equip you with everything you might need to put together your own album radio special; roll-out tracks leading up to –and following — the release of his new album, CAROLYN’S BOY, to use in news feeds, specials and much more. Check out all of details below (including audio liners and soundbites, as well as transcriptions) to create your own content surrounding Darius’ album release.

Darius Rucker is set to release his new album, Carolyn’s Boy, on Friday, October 6th. He co-wrote 10 of the 14 tracks on the album with such prominent songwriters as Ed Sheeran, HARDY, John Osborne, Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, Lady A’s Charles Kelley and many more.

He named the new album after his mother, a nurse at Medical University of South Carolina and who raised him with his three sisters and two brothers, and he chose a photo of his mother to grace the cover of his new collection of songs.

This new  collection is the multi-platinum selling artist’s first release in six years. He says, “I wanted to name the record Carolyn’s Boy because Mom never got to see any of my success. She died before any of this happened, so it’s just another homage to the greatest woman I’ve ever known.”

CAROLYN’S BOY Track List:

1. Beers And Sunshine (Darius Rucker, JT Harding, Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman)
2. In This Together (Darius Rucker, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick, Joy Williams)
3. Never Been Over (Darius Rucker, Lee Thomas Miller, John Osborne)
4. Fires Don’t Start Themselves (Ben Hayslip, Jacob Rice, Dan Isbell)
5. Ol’ Church Hymn feat. Chapel Hart (Darius Rucker, Greylan James, Ben Hayslip, Josh Miller)
6. 7 Days (Darius Rucker, Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Charles Kelley)
7. Same Beer Different Problem (Darius Rucker, Tofer Brown, Sarah Buxton, Brad Tursi)
8. Sara (Darius Rucker, Joel Crouse, Kyle Rife, Ed Sheeran)
9. Have A Good Time (Darius Rucker, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick)
10. Sure Would Have Loved Her (Darius Rucker, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey)
11. Southern Comfort (Chris LaCorte, Matt Rogers, Josh Osborne)
12. 3am in Carolina (Darius Rucker, Ross Copperman, Michael Hardy)
13. Lift Me Up (Temilade Openiyi, Robyn Fenty, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Goransson)
14. Stargazing (Darius Rucker, Brinley Addington, Jess Cayne, Matt Morrisey)

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Rising artist and Texas native Catie Offerman will serve as the special guest for George Strait’s sold-out, two-night-only event set for Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena. Offerman joins the concert lineup in place of previously-announced special guest Caitlyn Smith, who is taking a break from touring to welcome a new baby in November.

The two-night stand is a reprise of Strait’s two nights at Dickies Arena in 2022, which both sold out within hours of going on sale to the public. Since his record-breaking Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, Strait has performed for limited engagements outside of his 36-and-counting Strait to Vegas shows at T-Mobile Arena, including headlining both weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2021 plus his 31st appearance at the Houston Rodeo in 2022. This year saw the King of Country play one-off stadium shows in just six markets, setting multiple venue attendance records along the way. He recently announced an extension into 2024, with one-off stadium shows planned for nine additional cities on sale now.

With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts—more than any other artist in any genre—during the span of his 30+ year career, Strait has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any other Country artist and ranking third across all genres behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. The Texas troubadour is the only artist or act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and recently earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single,“The Weight of the Badge.” He has sold more than 105 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she’s already gaining a reputation as one of the genre’s most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join his polka band. She played accordion and fiddle at German fests across the state for years, touring before she could even drive. Offerman also explored her love for Western Swing, diving into Bob Wills music headfirst. At the age of 19 she graduated from Berklee College of Music. She spent time in Sweden and Los Angeles before settling down in Nashville. In 2020 Catie signed a record deal with Universal Music Group, sharing the same imprint as her idol, George Strait. When not writing or in the studio Offerman is where she feels most comfortable – on the road. She’s been touring with national acts such as Parker McCollum, Ian Munsick and Ashley McBryde. She’s also collaborated with fellow Texans such as Josh Abbott, Robert Earl Keen, Kevin Fowler and Hayes Carll. Offerman’s performed on the Grand Ole Opry and brought her style of Texas music across the pond to C2C 2023 in London.

Darius Rucker will release his new album, Carolyn’s Boy, on Friday (October 6th), and it’s his first since 2017’s “When Was The Last Time.” He co-wrote 10 of the 14 tracks on the album with such prominent songwriters as Ed Sheeran, HARDY, John Osborne, Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, Lady A’s Charles Kelley and many more.

He named the new album after his mother, a nurse at Medical University of South Carolina and who raised him with his three sisters and two brothers, and he chose a photo of his mother to grace the cover of his new collection of songs.

“Once I decided I was going to name it Carolyn’s Boy, like when I decided that day in the studio, I knew the picture I was going to use,” says Darius. “That’s our favorite family picture. Like, every family member has that picture in their house. My mom was 25 at the time. I think it’s her nursing school picture and we all have it. And so, I knew what picture I was going to use.”

The South Carolina native credits his mother for all of his good qualities. “She instilled everything in me that’s good — you know, my philanthropy, the way I care about people, being nice all the time — those are all things that my mom (would do). My mom used to say all the time, ‘It’s so much easier to be nice than to be a jerk,’ but she didn’t say jerk. That wasn’t the word she used. (laughs)  But, everything good in me she instilled in me, and I always believe, that I hope that I became the man that she was trying to raise.”

Darius, who was just inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville on Wednesday (October 4th), will bring the new music to his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina during his personally-curated Riverfront Revival Music Festival for a second year during his album release weekend (October 7th & 8th).

Darius Rucker was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville on Wednesday (October 4th) in front of family, friends, industry executives and fans. Darius’ favorite all-time wrestler, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, was in attendance to induct the multi-platinum country superstar.

Flair, who has been friends with Darius for decades, regaled the delighted crowd with humorous and bawdy stories of himself hanging out with the multi-platinum singer, but became particularly emotional when talking about what a great person Darius is, saying he was a “second-to-none musician” and “one of the greatest human beings we’ve all ever been gifted to know.” He also told the story of when he almost died, and Darius rerouted his tour bus to come and visit him and gave him 20 bottles of Dom Perignon.

Darius, with a catch in his throat and tears in his eyes, thanked his family, including daughter Dani, sisters and brothers and more, for the sacrifices they made as he pursued his musical dreams. “I’m just a kid from South Carolina who got lucky twice, so I’m shocked and humbled that I’m here,” said Darius.

Don McLean of “American Pie” fame, rock and roll guitarist Duane Eddy, and former record-label executive Joe Galante were also inducted into the Walk of Fame, and the four become the 101^st, 102^nd, 103^rd and 104^th stars.  Inductees are recognized for their significant work of preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and for contributing to the world through song. Vince Gill, who was first signed to RCA Records by inductee Joe Galante, talked about Joe’s unwavering support and his long friendship.

Darius is set to release his new album, Carolyn’s Boy, on Friday (October 6th).

What a feeling watching @RicFlairNatrBoy reveal @dariusrucker’s star on #MusicCityWalkofFame! ⭐️ It’s a great day in Music City! @gibsonguitar https://t.co/VzwJS5VH4C pic.twitter.com/QiO7WGb92Z

— Nashville Tennessee (@visitmusiccity) October 4, 2023

When asked what Nashville means to @dariusrucker, he said “To me, Nashville means music. Not just Country Music, but all kinds of music! It’s camaraderie, and it’s friendship!”#MusicCityWalkOfFame | @gibsonguitar pic.twitter.com/p8r0bQgKr8

— Nashville Tennessee (@visitmusiccity) October 4, 2023

Next Wednesday (October 11th), Keith Urban will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, along with Kix Brooks, David Lee Murphy, Casey Beathard and Rafe Van Hoy, and he says it’s one of the biggest honors of his career.

“Being invited into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame is hands down one of the highest honors that’s ever happened to me,” says Keith. “I’ve always loved writing songs. I’ve always loved great songwriters, and so, you know, this is a songwriting town. I mean first the song always. The song is the very first thing. To be in this group, this incredible group of songwriters is a bit surreal. Honestly, it’s probably still sinking in.”

Keith is thrilled to be inducted alongside many of his friends, especially Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn, who was a champion of Keith’s in the early days of his Nashville career. “This particular group, this Class of ‘23 (laughs), I guess, is surreal. I know all of these guys; Casey Beathard is the only guy that I haven’t really met, but I’ve known David Lee Murphy for a long time, Rafe Van Hoy, Kix Brooks, of course,” he says. “Kix is like my brother from another mother. He was one of the first people in town to really get behind what I was doing. I had a band at the time called The Ranch and Kix came and saw us play in a tiny little club and invited us to go out and open some shows for Brooks & Dunn even before we ever had any music out. We had nothing on the radio. He was just a great believer of mine. So to be inducted in the same year that Kix is particularly sweet.”

All five members will be formally inducted during the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on Wednesday, October 11th, at the Music City Center.

Keith’s Las Vegas residency returns to the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on November 1st and runs through November 18th.

The GRAMMY-winning duo Brothers Osborne appeared on CBS This Morning on Tuesday (October 3rd). The group spoke to CBS This Morning’s Anthony Mason at their homes in Nashville about their recent self-titled album, produced by Mike Elizondo, and their upcoming special tour dates. John Osborne also spoke candidly about his previous struggles with metal health, and TJ touched on his journey since coming out and how they both received so much support.

Check it out!! @CBSMornings @AnthonyMasonCBS https://t.co/5X14kIAmZe

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) October 3, 2023

Tyler Hubbard performed his latest single, “Back Then Right Now,” when he appeared on NBC’s TODAY Show on Tuesday morning (October 3rd). He chatted with the hosts about the song, saying, “It’s just a fun, carefree song about making the most of each moment, being present, living life.”

Kacey Musgraves teamed up with singer-songwriter Noah Kahan to release a new version of Kahan’s “She Calls Me Back” on Friday (October 6th). He posted a voice recording of Kacey saying, “Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail box of Kacey Musgraves and Noah Kahan. We’ll call you back October 6th.” “She Calls Me Back” was originally included on Kahan’s 2022 album, Stick Season.

She Calls Me Back (with Kacey Musgraves) out Oct. 6th https://t.co/7vpS5tmhvS pic.twitter.com/494UQ2atTT

— Noah Kahan (@NoahKahan) October 3, 2023

On Tuesday (October 3rd), several stars got into the holiday spirit as they took to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House to tape the NBC special, “Christmas At The Opry,” hosted by Wynonna. Performers included Brenda Lee, Kelly Clarkson, Mickey Guyton, Chrissy Metz, Trace Adkins, BRELAND, Mitchell Tenpenney, Lauren Alaina and many others. “Christmas At The Opry” will air December 7th at 8pm ET/PT on NBC.

Multi-Platinum-selling singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi announces his first-ever Christmas album, Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi, releasing October 27th, and his headline holiday show at Beacon Theatre in New York City on December 16th. Produced by Jon, Bart Butler and Ryan Gore—the 12-track holiday album, available now for pre-add/pre-save HERE, releases the same week he’s set to become the first California native inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets for Jon’s “A Very Merry Christmas With Jon Pardi” show at Beacon Theatre in New York City on December 16th will be available for purchase starting Tuesday (October 3rd)  via Citi Presale & through the Pardi Animals Fan Club with general on-sale beginning Friday (October 6th) at 10am at LiveNation.com or JonPardi.com.

In addition to his December 16th holiday show in New York, Jon will kick off the holiday season performing live at Nashville’s favorite holiday tradition, the Opry Country Christmas shows, on November 26th. Returning to the Grand Ole Opry House for the third year, Opry Country Christmas will be Jon’s first major activity as an Opry member. Tickets for Opry Country Christmas shows are on-sale now at opry.com.

The announcement comes on the heels of Jon’s highly anticipated MR. SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR opening weekend. Named after his critically acclaimed album–which earned him his third consecutive ACM Album of the Year nomination in a row as both artist and producer–the MR. SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR kicked off its North American leg this week in Knoxville, TN (September 28th) before heading to Pikeville, KY, (September 29th) and Savannah, GA (September 30th) and next heads to Hollywood, Florida on Thursday (October 5th). For tickets, dates, and additional information on the 2023 MR. SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR, visit JonPardi.com.

Carrie Underwood has completed yet another sold-out run of her critically-acclaimed smash, REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency with an additional five sold-out shows at Resorts World Las Vegas in September, which debuted in December 2021.  The 8-time GRAMMY® Award winner and 3-time ACM Entertainer of the Year, who is nominated for CMA’s Entertainer of the Year for the sixth time and recently released Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition), will return to Vegas for the ongoing residency in November and December and recently announced 2024 dates at Resorts World Theatre.

Carrie, who is making her way up the country charts with her latest single, “Out Of That Truck,” from the Deluxe Edition of Denim & Rhinestones, has a few dates on the books this month before returning to Vegas on November 29th to continue her ongoing residency.

Tyler Hubbard will appear on NBC’s TODAY Show on Tuesday (October 3rd) during the third hour of the show.

Tune in Tuesday y'all @TODAYshow pic.twitter.com/n6N2F9TAsG

— Tyler Hubbard (@tylerhubbard) September 27, 2023

Mickey Guyton performed at the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative launched by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Wednesday night (September 27th). According to the U.S. State Department website, the Initiative is “a worldwide effort to elevate music as a diplomatic tool to promote peace and democracy and support the United States’ broader foreign policy goals.  The Initiative aims to leverage public-private partnerships to create a music ecosystem that expands economic equity and the creative economy, ensures societal opportunity and inclusion and increases access to education.” Other performers included Dave Grohl, Herbie Hancock, Christopher Jackson, Aimee Mann & Paul Bryan, with a special video message from U-2‘s Bono. Quincy Jones was presented with the first-ever Peace through Music Award

https://twitter.com/MickeyGuyton/status/1707522660815553014

The War And Treaty have released their cover of Chris Stapleton’s “Cold,” which they performed at the recent ACM Honors in Nashville. It’s available to stream on your favorite platform.

https://twitter.com/warandtreaty/status/1707851922143666359

Dierks Bentley attended a recent fundraiser, “Gateway to the West,” the U.S. Ski Team puts on every year in St. Louis, Missouri. While performing, he brought up Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic Gold Medalist (twice) skier who also holds the record in alpine skiing for most World Cup wins in the history of the sport, to join him on his song “I’ll Be The Moon.” The event raised over $1 Million to benefit all sports.

Breakout country singer-songwriter Josh Ross unveils his most vulnerable song to date, “Ain’t The One,” out today (September 29th). Josh co-wrote “Ain’t The One” with Taylor Phillips, Jaxson Free, and Jon Kraft, and the track was produced by his frequent collaborator, Matt Geroux.

The track depicts the painful and relatable story of moving on from love. His honesty in the writing room was the key that unlocked the heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals, mixed with the captivating guitar melodies to create a country-rock sound.

“My own relationships inspire my ideas,” says Josh. “I feel most comfortable just being honest in the writing room with what I want to say. One of the hardest things about being in a relationship is sometimes knowing that the person is better off without you and this song is all about that. ‘Ain’t The One’ is one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written.”

The track follows his current chart-climbing single, “Trouble,” plus recent releases “Red Flags” and “Ain’t Doin’ Jack.”

Currently on the road with Nickelback for the 51-date GET ROLLIN’ TOUR along with Brantley Gilbert, he joins Bailey Zimmerman as support on RELIGIOUSLY. THE TOUR. in 2024 and will perform at Stagecoach next year. For tickets and a full list of tour dates, please visit JoshRossMusic.com.

Tallying more than 186 million global streams, making his Grand Ole Opry debut this past summer, and taking home the ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ award at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards, Josh Ross continues to claim his place in country music.