Darius Rucker Speaking Fee: $150,000 to $200,000
Travels From:
CHS - Charleston, SC
Primary Topic Category:
Bands and Music
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Darius Rucker Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Darius Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the record industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, he’s enjoyed four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart and nine No. 1 singles at Country radio, earning a whole new legion of fans.
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