Darius Rucker Reveals He Has Moved Out of the U.S. After Previously Teasing He Was ‘Doing a Thing’

Mar. 15, 2025

Darius Rucker and the London skyline.Photo:Darius Rucker/Instagram

Darius Rucker/Instagram

Darius Ruckeris putting down roots in outside of the States!

While Rucker didn’t clarify if he’ll still have a foothold in the U.S. where histhree childrencurrently live, he was excited to share the news of his new home and reveal some upcoming shows he has there in anInstagrampost on Thursday, Jan. 30.

“I can’t move to London and not play U.K. shows! Do you have your tickets yet? Limited VIP packages still available,” he wrote alongside a few photos of him performing on stage. “See you soon!”

The Hootie and the Blowfish frontman’s announcement comes after a series of Instagram posts teasing his move.

Days later, he shared another photo of him posing on a street with a lit “Mamma Mia!” sign in the background. He captioned thepost: “Had a great time in London at the Novello Theatre watching Mamma Mia!”

Darius Rucker in London.Darius Rucker/Instagram

Rucker’s move may come as a surprise to fans, as he has always spoken fondly about his hometown in South Carolina. He told theGreenville Newsin 2019 that Charleston is where he feels most at home.

“It’s just where I’m supposed to be,” he said at the time. “I like the people a lot. My family’s here; my brothers and sisters are here. I still live here because I feel like when I get off my bus, when I get off the plane, I feel like it’s home. So I think that’s where God wants me to be.”

Rucker, who released his memoirLife’s Too Shortin May 2024, even renovated a historic property in the city which was featured on his Design Network showRucker’s Renoin 2022. That same year, he opened up about the renovation process toArchitectural Digest.

“This is an antebellum property that was totally reimagined for the 21st century — and it’s now a place of comfort, community, and healing for my family, friends, and me,” he said.

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Daniella Rose Rucker, Jack Rucker, Darius Rucker and Carolyn Rucker in December 2023.Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty

Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty

Rucker also lived in Tennessee with his son Jack, now 20, andopened the doors to his Nashville abodeduring a tour withADin 2020. He revealed to the outlet how he discovered the property and why he loved it so much during the tour.

“My son and I came here for the golf course; we stayed for everything else,” Rucker said at the time. “I love the house, I love where we live, I love the neighbors.”

Along with Jack, Rucker shares daughter Daniella, 23, with ex Beth Leonard. He’s also dad to daughter Carolyn, 29, from his previous relationship with Elizabeth Ann Phillips.

During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in June 2023, Ruckeropened up about how all his kids live in different placeswhile sharing his Father’s Day plans that year.

“I got a show on Saturday, then I’ll fly home right after to go hang out with my son,” he said. “My daughters live in Nashville and New York so I won’t get to see them, but my son and I will go play golf.”

source: people.com