New Release : 'Charleston, SC 1966' - Darius Rucker

From the press release:

Capitol Records Nashville’s Darius Rucker celebrates the release of his highly anticipated 13-track sophomore country record, Charleston, SC 1966, today. The record contains the hit single, “Come Back Song,” which Rucker performed on ABC’s Good Morning America on Monday, October 11; additionally, fans that purchase the album on iTunes receive two bonus tracks from Rucker’s CMT Invitation Only performance—“Let Her Cry” and “Family Tradition.”

“It made sense to name the album Charleston, SC 1966 not only because it’s home but as a tribute to Radney Foster, who helped me realize I could sing country music,” says Rucker.

Rucker’s efforts have been met with praise from the press. “Charleston, SC 1966 proves that Rucker's transformation from '90s has-been to 21st-century country luminary is both impressive and inarguably complete. If anything, he probably should have made the switch sooner,” says The Denver Post’s John Wenzel. “Charleston surpasses its predecessor on the strength of more vibrant and charming tunes,” raves The Boston Globe’s Sarah Rodman, and USA Today’s Brian Mansfield notes, “Rucker has made a fine-sounding country album, full of singable choruses, bittersweet fiddle and steel, and guitars with bottomless twang.”

Charleston, SC 1966 Track Listing:

1. "This" (Darius Rucker/Frank Rogers/ Kara DioGuardi)
2. "Come Back Song" (Darius Rucker/Chris Stapleton/Casey Beathard)
3. "Might Get Lucky" (Darius Rucker/Radney Foster/Jay Clementi)
4. "Whiskey And You" (Darius Rucker/Frank Rogers)
5. "Southern State Of Mind" (Darius Rucker/Ashley Gorley/Chris DuBois)
6. "Love Will Do That" (Darius Rucker/Frank Rogers/Don Sampson)
7. "The Craziest Thing" (Darius Rucker/Frank Rogers/Monty Criswell)
8. "Things I’d Never Do" (Darius Rucker/Frank Rogers/Clay Mills)
9. "We All Fall Down" (Darius Rucker/Kim Tribble)
10. "I Don’t Care" (Darius Rucker/Brad Paisley/Chris DuBois)
11. "She’s Beautiful" (Darius Rucker/Frank Rogers/Brett Jones)
12. "I Got Nothin''"(Darius Rucker/Clay Mills)
13. "In A Big Way" (Darius Rucker/Casey Beathard)

The album was produced by Frank Rogers and recorded in Nashville, Tenn.

In honor of his album release, Rucker will be recognized by the Country Music Association on October 14 and presented the Triple Play Award for three consecutive #1 hits in a 12 month period (“Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” in October 2008, “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” in March 2009, and “Alright” in August 2009). Past winners of the awards include Alan Jackson, Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele, Shania Twain, and Toby Keith to name a few.

Rucker will continue to make appearances in support of the release including upcoming shows through March of 2011 on Brad Paisley’s H2O World Tour and by headlining the 3rd Annual Capitol Street Party on October 13 in Nashville, Tenn.

For more information, please visit www.dariusrucker.com