Country music singer-songwriter Darius Rucker is used to the grind that comes with cranking out albums and hitting the road.
He’s got three Grammy Awards, seven solo studio albums and several hits under his belt and he’s about to deliver his first new album in a handful of years, “Carolyn’s Boy.” While he’s out on his Starting Fires Tour — which hits FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine on Aug. 18, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Aug. 23, Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego on Aug. 25 and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland on Aug. 26 — Rucker said things feel emotionally, mentally and musically different with this forthcoming album release.
“I haven’t had a record out in so long,” Rucker said during a recent phone interview. “It feels good to have new music coming out and being able to play that music for fans. Something about this era for me just feels different, it feels special. I mean it always feels special when you put out a new record, but this one is close to home.”
The album’s title, “Carolyn’s Boy,” holds deep significance for Rucker as he dedicates the project to his late mother, Carolyn, who he said “was my guiding light when it came to my music career.” Rucker plans to take fans on an emotional venture to praise the woman who played a pivotal role in his life while also honoring the feelings that came with losing her.
Set to release on Oct. 6, it’s Rucker’s first record since 2017’s “When Was the Last Time” that birthed the hits “If I Told You” and “For the First Time.” The new album is led by the single “Fires Don’t Start Themselves,” which debuted back in March, and throughout it, Rucker carefully crafted each song with the intention to connect with fans on a more personal and human level, sharing stories that brought him closer to finding peace in his life.
“There was one day I wasn’t in the best place mentally and I was pretty down, but I just remember thinking to…
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