Darius Rucker Announces 8th Annual Benefit Concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Darius Rucker Announces 8th Annual Benefit Concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Country music’s consummate nice guy, Darius Rucker, announced that his eighth annual Darius & Friends benefit concert will take place on June 5 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

The concert, which benefits St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will lead into Nashville’s CMA Music Festival on June 8–11.

“This concert is a real highlight for me every year,” Darius said. “And I couldn’t do it without the support of my friends who turn out to perform, tell stories and make this a memorable night for the fans, who are here from around the world.”

Darius’ annual concert has raised more than $800,000 for St. Jude over the years and has featured a number of high-profile performers, inclduing Luke Bryan, Kenny Rogers, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and more.

Tickets for this year’s concert go on sale on Friday, April 14, at 10 a.m. CT.

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