Country star Darius Rucker unexpectedly ends concert mid-set and admits he’s ‘never done this before’
Over the weekend in Atlantic City, Darius Rucker unexpectedly cut short his performance during his set, coming barely three days into his tour.
During a recent concert on Saturday, the lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish, who had surprised everyone by falling on stage late last year, suddenly found himself unable to continue his performance due to losing his voice.
In a TikTok clip captured by an audience member, Rucker was filmed speaking to the crowd at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. He confessed with deep regret, “I’m sorry to say, folks, I can no longer sing.
Afterward, the performer conveyed, “Let me perform one final tune. Rest assured, we will sort this out. Your refund is guaranteed. Frankly, I can’t keep singing right now.
As a devoted speaker, I confessed to the audience that this particular experience is unfamiliar territory for me. Yet, I vowed to repay your trust and make amends by delivering an outstanding performance in return.
‘I am unable to sing, and it has never happened before. However, I assure you that if there is anything within my power, I will compensate for it, based on all that I believe in.’
‘I can’t sing, and I’ve never been able to. But I promise, on the basis of everything I value, I will make amends for this if there is a way.’

Nevertheless, he went on to sing his 2013 song “Wagon Wheel”, prompting his audience to emotionally resonate with the lyrics.
Rucker also expressed his regrets to the crowd, explaining that he had to depart from the stage due to unforeseen circumstances.
I guarantee I’ll find a way to rectify this situation. Rest assured, we’ll work it out together, and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.
One stated, “He appeared very distressed as he exited the stage,” while another expressed, “Oh, I truly empathize with him. It seemed like his hands were trembling due to his distress. Here’s hoping he manages to conquer whatever challenges he faces.
‘I was there last night such an amazing moment having the audience sing to him,’ a fan added.
Someone wrote, ‘He was extremely distressed. Amidst the crowd echoing “It’s alright!”, another individual serenaded him with a rendition of ‘Wagon Wheel’. I personally witnessed this heartwarming scene.
One person said, ‘I feel deeply sorry… Upon seeing his state, it seemed he was truly crushed.’ They added, ‘I sincerely wish and hope for a resolution… I send my prayers for his wellbeing and healing… May we all show empathy, trust in the future, and extend kindness.’






On Sunday, Darius shared some information regarding the recent event by sending a message to his one million Instagram followers via his story posts.
He wrote, “Thank you, Atlantic City, for joining me on Saturday night. I truly regret to inform you that I’ve lost my voice – something that has never happened to me during all my years of performances.
After examining all possibilities, we regret to inform you that it turns out we can’t reschedule this year. Consequently, we’ll be giving full refunds. You’ll receive specific instructions about the refund process from the venue directly.
To wrap it up, the star expressed gratitude by saying, ‘I greatly appreciate all the thoughtful messages you’ve sent my way, hoping for my well-being. I love each of you and look forward to seeing you again soon! With peace, Darius.’
After the recent event, a spokesperson for the celebrity communicated to Fox News Digital that there are no more disruptions in his performance schedule and he has been given the green light to continue with his shows following a period of vocal rest.
Kicked off his tour on July 10 in Maryland, the Atlantic City concert being only his third destination along the way.
This week on Saturday, July 19, he’s scheduled to put on a show in Hollywood, Florida, followed by performances in various U.S. locations like Tampa, Boise, Memphis, Las Vegas, and Santa Barbara.
The international tour of the singer starts on September 26 in the United Kingdom, followed by a trip to Canada as well.


The tour is set to conclude back in the U.S. on December 13 in Naples, Florida.
Earlier this month, Darius announced a 45-date tour and posted on Instagram: “The time I’ve longed for has finally arrived… we’re coming back! I can hardly contain my excitement to see all of your voices in action! Which concert are you planning to attend?
It’s not unusual for a singer like Rucker to reschedule or call off shows due to vocal problems – it’s something that has happened before in the music industry.
2022 saw an unexpected incident during The Weeknd’s concert at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, where he temporarily lost his singing voice while performing the opening song.
Just a few days ago, I found myself on the edge of my seat, eagerly awaiting Kelly Clarkson’s opening shows for her Las Vegas residency. But, mere moments before the curtains rose, the concert was suddenly called off!
90 minutes prior, the artist who created “Because Of You” shared on Instagram that she was deeply saddened to delay the upcoming concerts due to exhausting rehearsals.
The Grammy-winning artist emphasized the importance of preserving her vocal abilities to avoid causing significant harm.


In the month of October last year, Rucker experienced another mishap during his performance in South Carolina while he was on stage.
At the yearly event he organizes, the Riverfront Revival, the star was belting out the lyrics to the 2009 popular song “Alright” when, all of a sudden, he tumbled straight to the ground, landing on his face.
The incident was additionally captured on video by an attending spectator, with it appearing as if Darius stumbled over a cable on the stage.
He jokingly dismissed the mishap by commenting, “I’m as ancient as time,” and later on mentioned, “All summer long we’ve been at it, and I haven’t tripped up until now. But I took a spill in my hometown.
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