Darius Rucker just announced that his first solo album in six years, Carolyn’s Boy, will be released on October 6 and also unveiled the 14-song track list.
Rucker shared the news on Friday morning after previously revealing that the project will serve as a tribute to his late mother.
“I wanted to name the record Carolyn’s Boy because Mom never got to see any of my success,” Rucker explained during a previous TODAY interview. “She died before any of this happened, so it’s just another homage to the greatest woman I’ve ever known.”
The Project Will Serve As A Tribute To His Late Mother Carolyn
When questioned about the timing of the nod to his mom, Rucker looked back on his journey and admitted, “Years ago, I wasn’t quite certain about my place in Country music, and I was in search of it. But now, I’ve discovered it, and I believe it’s time to acknowledge that achievement.”
Carolyn’s Boy features 11 tracks co-written by Rucker as well as songs written by some of Nashville’s most sought after songwriters such as Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, Ben Hayslip, Michael Hardy (HARDY), and more. Ed Sheeran also contributed to the project. See below for the album’s complete track list.
Darius Rucker’s 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, Topher 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)
Gave Fans A Taste Of The New Album With Release Of “Have A Good Time”
To celebrate the album news, Rucker gave fans a taste of what’s to come on the project with the release of the brand-new song, “Have A Good Time.”
Co-written by the South Carolina native alongside Monty Criswell, Derek George, and Bobby Hamrick the song is a breezy, carefree anthem that finds Rucker reminding listeners to enjoy life to its fullest.
“Have a few hell yeahs/ Have some back porch hallelujahs/ Sipping on a sunset/ Where the good Lord’s talking to you/ Ride the lows, chase the highs/ Fall in love and love this life/ Place your bets, no regrets/ And don’t forget to have a good time,” he sings.
The song follows the release of Rucker’s latest single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves,” which is at country radio now.
On September 1, Rucker will perform songs from his new project as well as some of his biggest hits during a special performance on NBC’s TODAY Show as part of the Citi Concert Series.
Starting Fires Tour
Darius Rucker is currently in the midst of his Starting Fires Tour, which kicked off on June 15 at Elmwood Park Amphitheatre in Roanoke, Virginia and continues through October 14, where the trek will wrap up in Nashville, Tennessee at Ascend Amphitheater.
The stint features support from Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors as well as rising country star Drew Green.
Additionally, the country hitmaker will bring his new music to his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina during his personally-curated Riverfront Revival Music Festival as it returns for a second year on album release weekend (Oct. 7 & 8).
The Riverfront Revival Music Festival is set to showcase the best of both country and rock music and will feature performances from Rucker as well as the Turnpike Troubadours, Lainey Wilson, Band of Horses, Niko Moon, Megan Moroney, Elvie Shane, Carter Faith and more.
In addition to music, the concert event will also include the finest in food, arts and culture the Lowcountry has to offer.
In celebration of his new album announcement, the Riverfront Revival Music Festival is offering a limited allotment of six-pack general admission weekend ticket bundles. The sale allows fans to bundle and save $15 per pass while supplies last at RiverfrontRevival.com.
Darius Rucker’s Upcoming Tour Dates
August
4 — Bridgeport, Conn. — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
5 — Farmingville, N.Y. — Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill ^
10 — Sterling Heights, Mich. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
11 — Milwaukee, Wis. — BMO Pavilion
12 — Maryland Heights, Mo. — Saint Louis Music Park
18 — Irvine, Calif. — FivePoint Amphitheatre
19 — Stateline, Nev. — Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena
23 — Los Angeles, Calif. — The Greek Theatre
25 — San Diego, Calif. — Gallagher Square at Petco Park
26 — Highland, Calif. — Yaamava’ Resort & Casino ^#
September
8 — Durant, Okla. — Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater #
9 — Durant, Okla. — Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater #
October
7 & 8 — Charleston, S.C. — The Riverfront Revival Music Festival
14 — Nashville, Tenn. — Ascend Amphitheater
