CMT News

Darius Rucker will launch his first headlining tour as a solo country artist this fall with Rodney Atkins and newcomer Frankie Ballard on most dates. Scheduled stops include: Oct. 6 in Glens Falls, N.Y.; Oct. 7 in Indiana, Pa.; Oct. 8 in Syracuse, N.Y.; Oct. 20 in Charlotte, N.C.; Oct. 21 in Raleigh, N.C.; Oct. 22 in Cincinnati and Oct. 23 in Pikeville, Ky. The tour will conclude on Nov. 12 near Charleston, S.C., his hometown. Thompson Square and Justin Moore will open the final date.