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He is saying that country music has always been part of what he liked. He also says he originally wanted Hootie to be a country band, but the other members did not agree.
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Originally said in English.
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About Darius Rucker
American singer, musician, and songwriter
Darius Rucker is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. He first became known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish, the rock band he helped found in 1986 at the University of South Carolina. With the band, he was part of six studio albums and six top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He also co-wrote most of the group’s songs with the other members, which shaped much of the work that brought him early fame.
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