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Darius Rucker says the 'stigma' of 'racism' attached to country music is 'changing': 'I'm just glad'

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Darius Rucker is hopeful for the future of country music. In recent years, the 55-year-old crooner has been outspoken about his experience in the country music industry as a Black man and the various difficulties he faced making headway in his second act despite previously striking with the band Hootie & The Blowfish.

In an op-ed published in The Tennessean, the musician recalled being a kid and having a strong admiration for Charley Pride, particularly being excited about seeing him on the country music variety show "Hee Haw." "It was a great thing for me," Rucker gushed. "I was just a little kid and I was getting flak from my family for the music I listened to.

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