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Rob Banks' Top 25 Darius Rucker Songs: #22 — 'True Believers'

Rob Banks — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:12:24 +0000

#22: “True Believers” It’s the title track off Darius Rucker’s brand-new album that just came out this week, and you can bet your bottom dollar we’re going to hear it at this year’s Taste Of Country. Hootie (er, Rucker) sings in the chorus: We are one heartbeat in the darkness We are one lasting answered [...]

Rob Banks' Top 25 Darius Rucker Songs: #23 — 'Tucker's Town'

Rob Banks — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:05:00 +0000

Dear Darius Rucker, I would pay a lot of money to see a Hootie & the Blowfish reunion show and for this song to be played. Thank you. I can’t believe we’re so close to the Taste Of Country. Only 23 days away until LIVE country music and beer outside under the sun! It’s going [...]

Rob Banks' Top 25 Darius Rucker Songs: #24 — 'Forever Road'

Rob Banks — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:35:11 +0000

#24: “Forever Road” It’s a fast love song where the guy pledges his love for his girl. One of those songs that you have to sing along to whenever you hear it. I’ll always be beside you / Holdin’ on until this ride is through / So away we go, down that forever road There [...]

Get Excited For Taste Of Country 2013 — Enter to Win D'Youville's TOC Prize Pack!

WYRK Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:55 +0000

We already know you’ll be heading out to the 2013 Taste of Country, but now you also have a chance to walk away with cool stuff signed by the artists! Enter the D’Youville College & WYRK 2013 Taste of Country Prize Pack Giveaway, and you could win exclusive memorabilia autographed by all of this year’s performers! [...]

Darius Rucker Shoots Down Racist Tweet With a Few Words of His Own

Christina Vinson — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:38:27 +0000

Darius Rucker has been open about the inspiration that transpired when he heard the classic 'Wagon Wheel' at his daughter's high school talent show. However, he probably didn't expect to be slammed with a racist tweet following some criticism over the song.

Congratulations To Our First Round Of Truck + Bucks Finalists!

Wendy Lynn — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:53:57 +0000

Congratulations to our first round of finalists, who will join us the 2013 Taste Of Country and have a chance to start the Ford F-150 live at the show! Announced Friday, May 17 Derick Chinni, Williamsville Steve Pallone, Sanborn Martin Richardson, Gasport Win cash and get in to win a brand-new Ford F-150 with EcoBoost, [...]

WYRK 2013 Taste Of Country FAQs

WYRK Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:04 +0000

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the 2013 Taste Of Country! Got a question that’s not answered here? Let us know in the comments section below, and we’ll update this post with all the answers. Why are there no seats on the field this year? After last year’s [...]

Taste Of Country 2013 Headliner Darius Rucker Calls WYRK [AUDIO]

Clay Moden — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:27:38 +0000

Just over three weeks until the biggest one-day concert event in Buffalo! The WYRK Taste Of Country is at Coca-Cola Field on Friday, June 14. It’s Flag Day that day, and what better way to celebrate than with a major country bash? Darius Rucker was on the show Monday, and it sounds like he is as [...]

Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker Awarded Honorary Doctorates

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:30:30 +0000

It proved an interesting weekend for higher education in country music circles last weekend, as country stars Willie Nelson and Darius Rucker both became honorary doctors of music. 80-year-old Nelson was honored by Berklee College of Music in Boston on Saturday night (May 11), alongside Carole King and Annie Lennox. “I was going to ask [...]

Counting Down 25 Days Until Taste Of Country 2013 With Rob Banks' Top 25 Darius Rucker Songs

Rob Banks — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:16:01 +0000

I am a massive Hootie & the Blowfish fan -- they put out two of my all-time favorite albums, 'Fairweather Johnson' and 'Cracked Rear View' (which can be played 13 times all the way through before you make it to Myrtle Beach from Buffalo -- I've tried). So when I heard they were disassembling, I was ticked.

With that bad news, who knew that a great new career -- Hootie frontman Darius Rucker's solo country career, of course -- was going to come from it?

Taste Of Country 2013 Star Jana Kramer Calls WYRK [AUDIO]

Clay Moden — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:26:55 +0000

The show is less than a month away! The WYRK Taste of Country is approaching fast, and I spoke with J ana Kramer about her appearance here in Buffalo on June 14!

Truck + Bucks — Win A Brand-New Ford F-150 + $150 Cash!

Angela Stefano — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:01:29 +0000

Get in to win a BRAND-NEW 2013 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost, the official truck of the Taste Of Country! One online qualifier will be chosen each week. They’ll also win $150 instantly!

WYRK Truck + Bucks Giveaway — Here's How You Can Win!

Wendy Lynn — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:23 +0000

Win cash and get in to win a brand-new Ford F-150 with EcoBoost, the official truck of the WYRK Taste Of Country, in the WYRK Truck and Bucks Giveaway from the Western New York Ford Dealers! Listen for the WYRK Ford F-150 to fire up, then be caller no. 9 at 644-9975. You’ll win $150 [...]

Sheryl Crow Lives Out the Ultimate 'Staycation' in 'Easy' Video

Megan Pacella — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:58:51 +0000

Summer is just around the corner, and most of us are dreaming of beach vacations–except for Sheryl Crow, that is. Crow’s latest hit, ‘Easy,’ sounds like a summer tune, but it’s a country song all about cozying up at home with the object of your affection. Crow starts off the music video for this rootsy, [...]

Taste Of Country 2013 Star Sheryl Crow Talks With The Breakfast Club [AUDIO]

Dale Mussen — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:32:04 +0000

She’s already a huge star in pop and rock, and she’s making the transition to country — and we’re lucky to have her for this year’s Taste Of Country at Coca-Cola Field! Sheryl Crow is joining headliner Darius Rucker, as well as Rodney Atkins, Gloriana and Jana Kramer on June 14. Clay and I were [...]

Jana Kramer, 'I Hope It Rains' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:23:23 +0000

'I Hope It Rains' makes three heartbreaks in three singles for Jana Kramer. The new track from her self-titled debut album is more fun than the bittersweet 'Why Ya Wanna' and catchier than her Top 30 hit 'Whiskey.' The singer finds that sweet spot between revenge and psycho and works the vocals into a potential hit.

Gloriana to Appear on Season Finale of 'Hart of Dixie'

Christina Vinson — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:45:15 +0000

Country artists have been all over hit television lately, with several stars appearing in 'Nashville' and songstress Taylor Swift making an upcoming appearance on 'New Girl.' Now, fan favorite trio Gloriana will go on set of the CW hit series 'Hart of Dixie,' showcasing their signature harmonies on the show.

WYRK's Facebook Friends Caption Photo As "Watching You" [PICTURE]

Candace Pregitzer — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:15:01 +0000

A couple weeks ago, I posted this photo on our Facebook page asking our friends to write a good caption for the picture. The most popular response was “Watching You” (as in the song by Rodney Atkins)! I think its a perfect fit! Here’s the song: Rodney Atkins is one of the five acts coming [...]

Two Members of Gloriana Treated for Food Poisoning

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:47:29 +0000

It must’ve been something they ate. Two of the three members of Gloriana were treated for food poisoning last night (April 19). We know this because Tom Gossin shared a photo of bandmates Mike Gossin and Rachel Reinert while they were receiving EMT care. Granted, it’s not and up close and personal shot but it [...]

Darius Rucker Joins Old Crow Medicine Show At The Grand Ole Opry [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:34:19 +0000

The great thing about music is that it appeals to many different groups in different ways. What some people think is absolutely incredible is just noise to others. There has been a huge debate on social media about which version of the song “Wagon Wheel” is better. The song was originally framed by Bob Dylan. [...]