Darius Rucker Grateful For CMA Award
Posted by Adam
DARIUS Rucker was really grateful for his win at the CMA Awards in Nashville Wednesday!
The Hootie and the Blowfish frontman – who has sold 1 million copies of his first country album, Learn to Live — took home the prestigious New Artist Of The Year gong.
The star went down a treat with fans at the ceremony, running into the crowd during his performance of Alright.
The 43-year-old became the second African-American to win a major individual CMA.
He joins Charley Pride, who won entertainer of the year in 1971 and male vocalist in 1971-72.
“First of all, to the fans, thank y’all for accepting me,” the jubilant Rucker said. “And I think most importantly, to country radio, you took a chance on a pop singer from Charleston, S.C. Thank you so much for that!”
Entertainer Of The Year
Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist Of The Year
Taylor Swift
Male Vocalist Of The Year
Brad Paisley
New Artist Of The Year
Darius Rucker
Vocal Group Of The Year
Lady Antebellum
Vocal Duo Of The Year
Sugarland
Single Of The Year
Lady Antebellum – I Run to You
Album Of The Year
Taylor Swift - Fearless
Song Of The Year
Jamey Johnson - In Color
Musical Event Of The Year
Brad Paisley and Keith Urban – Start A Band
Music Video Of The Year
Taylor Swift – Love Story
Musician Of The Year
Mac Macanally
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