Darius Rucker rides 'Wagon Wheel' to top of charts

Chris Talbott, Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Darius Rucker is a fan of Old Crow Medicine Show, but says he didn't really get what was so infectious about the string band's signature hit 'Wagon Wheel' at first...

Darius Rucker responds to racist tweet from country fan

theGrio

theGRIO REPORT - Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker has carved a successful new career for himself as a country singer...

Is 'Accidental Racist' misunderstood?

Jesse Washington, Associated Press

(AP) - Southern white men don't usually drive racial dialogue. For as long as race has riven America, they have been depicted more often as the problem than the solution...

'Accidental Racist': The worst song ever?

Demetria Irwin

OPINION - This song would be more accurately titled 'White Privilege and an Unfortunate Middle-Aged Rapper...'

Trace Adkins defends Confederate flag earpiece

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - Trace Adkins wore an earpiece decorated like the Confederate flag when he performed for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting but says he meant no offense by it...

Darius Rucker invited to join Grand Ole Opry

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - Darius Rucker's conversion to country is now complete: He's joining the Grand Ole Opry...

Willie Jones wows 'X Factor' judges with country song

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO REPORT - Last night on 'The X Factor,' 17-year-old Willie Jones delivered a performance that left the show’s judges in complete awe...

Alec Baldwin calls Hank Williams Jr. a 'racist coot'

theGrio

Actor Alec Baldwin recently lashed out at former Monday Night Football performer Hank Williams Jr., after the conservative country singer went on another offensive tirade about the president...