Before the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker announces 'Renaissance Act II' which is said to be country-themed, a number of other musicians have shown how changing lanes can be benefiting their careers.
- Feb 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - Darius Rucker performed as part of the famed rock band Hootie & the Blowfish since its formation in 1986. While he gained recognition as the frontman of a successful band, he briefly dabbled in R&B, recording his solo debut album in 2001, "The Return of Mongo Slade" which was never released.
In 2008, when the band went on hiatus, Rucker pivoted from rock to country by signing a record deal with Capitol Nashville. It turned out to be the best decision in his career as within months, he made history with his first solo single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It". The song ranked first on the U.S. Country Songs chart and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, positioning him as the first black artist to take the top of Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 25 years.
