Country star Darius Rucker unexpectedly ends concert mid-set and admits he's 'never done this before'

Daily Mail​

3 days ago

Darius Rucker abruptly ended his concert mid-set over the past weekend in Atlantic City just three days after kicking off his tour.
The Hootie & The Blowfish frontman, 59 - who shocked fans when he fell onto his face while on stage late last year - was in the middle of his performance on Saturday when he lost his voice.
In a TikTok video taken by a concertgoer, Rucker could be seen addressing the crowd inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and devastatingly admitted, 'Y'all, I can't sing anymore.'
The singer then expressed, 'I'm going to play one more song. I promise you, we are going to figure this out. You're going to get your money back. I just can't sing.'
Darius told the audience that he has 'never done this before' and offered a promise that he will 'make this up to you.'
'This never happened. I physically can't sing, and I promise you on everything that I stand for I will make this up to you.'
However, he still proceeded to perform his 2013 track Wagon Wheel - and his fans belted out the lyrcis in a heartfelt moment.
Rucker further apologized to the audience for not being able to continue as he started to leave the stage.
'I promise you I will make this up to you. I promise you, we will figure this out and I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.'
Social media users jumped to the comment section of the TikTok clip to offer words of support to the singer.
One penned, 'He looked so upset when he left the stage,' and another wrote, 'I feel so bad for him. Looked like his hands were shaking he was so upset. Prayers that he can overcome whatever it is.'
'I was there last night such an amazing moment having the audience sing to him,' a fan added.
Another typed, 'He was so terribly upset. The people chanting "its ok!" And who sang for him during wagon wheel... I was there it was an epic whole[some] moment.'
'I'm so sorry.. My heart went out to him, he really felt devastated,' one commented. 'I hope and pray they do figure this out.. I pray for his good health.. compassion people, faith and kindness.'
On Sunday, Darius gave an update about the incident by posting a message to his 1 million followers on his Instagram stories.
He penned, 'Atlantic City, Thank you so much for coming out Saturday night. I feel awful and I'm so sorry - I have never lost my voice in all my years of performing.
'We looked at every option to reschedule, but unfortunately, it's just not possible this year, so we're issuing full refunds. The venue will send details to you directly.'
In conclusion, the star added, 'Thank you so much for all your kind messages wishing me well. Love y'all and see you soon! Peace, Darius.'
Following the incident, a representative for the star informed Fox News Digital that 'there is no further interruption in his touring schedule' and 'has been cleared to resume shows' after resting his voice.
Rucker kicked off his tour on July 10 in Maryland - with his Atlantic City concert being just his third stop.
He is slated to perform in Hollywood, Florida later this week on Saturday, July 19 and will take to the stage in other U.S. cities such as Tampa, Boise, Memphis, Las Vegas and Santa Barbara.
The singer's international leg will begin on September 26 in the U.K. and will also travel to Canada.
He is slated to perform in Hollywood, Florida later this week on Saturday, July 19 and will take to the stage in other U.S. cities such as Tampa, Boise, Memphis, Las Vegas and Santa Barbara
The tour is set to conclude back in the U.S. on December 13 in Naples, Florida.
Darius revealed the 45-date tour earlier this month and shared on Instagram: 'I've been waiting for this moment... we're back baby!! Can't wait to hear all of you singing!! What show are you going to?'
Rucker is not the first singer to cancel or postpone concerts after having issues with their voice.
Back in 2022, The Weeknd notably lost his voice during the first song of a performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Earlier this month, Kelly Clarkson canceled the opening two shows of her Las Vegas residency just minutes before showtime.
The Because Of You hitmaker took to her Instagram just 90 minutes before and explained she was 'devastated' to postpone the concerts following grueling rehearsals.
The Grammy winner further expressed that she needs 'to protect' her voice in order to prevent 'doing serious damage.'
Last year in October, Rucker suffered another incident on stage while he was performing in South Carolina.
The star had been in the midst of singing lyrics to the 2009 hit Alright at his annual curated Riverfront Revival when he suddenly fell flat onto his face.
The moment was also filmed on camera by a fan in attendance and Darius seemingly tripped over a wire on stage.
He humorously brushed off the accident by saying, 'I'm old as f***' and later added, 'We've been doing this all summer I hadn't fell once. But I busted my a** in my hometown.'