New show sees the SC native restore a historic mansion
Darius Rucker is starring in his own Design Network TV series called Rucker’s Reno. The show follows the three-time GRAMMY winner as he revives a historic mansion in the heart of his Charleston, SC hometown, turning a vacant city landmark into a modern treasure for his family to enjoy.
Rucker’s Reno stares history in the face, exploring how the American South has evolved since the days of slavery, and has since offered a more equitable and inspiring narrative for locals – through the creative lens of home design. The entire new six-part series from The Design Network is available early to viewers now on Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free video streaming platform, before rolling out to other services on May 30th.
With an eye for design and innate love of Charleston, Darius and his team tackle the restoration of this home one room at a time, while also stopping by some of the city’s finest establishments. Together with the series’ Title Sponsor, South Carolina Tourism, Rucker showcases the best parts of Charleston’s vibrant culture, meeting up with local chefs, entrepreneurs, fishermen and friends as he highlights some of the top attractions in the area, from generations of tea growers to the many outdoor activities this city by the sea has to offer.
“We are thrilled to have been entrusted to tell this story and work with Darius and his amazing design team,” states Jason Harris, founder and CEO of The Design Network. “It’s a big moment for our burgeoning network. It’s the perfect project, with the perfect person at the perfect time.’
“It’s always an honor when I get to showcase my hometown of Charleston to the world, and I’m thankful to The Design Network for such a great platform to do just that,” Rucker adds. “The team on this project was so talented and made it such a fun, creative process from start to finish. I can’t wait for everyone to see the transformation!”
He will honor his hometown again this fall with his personally curated Riverfront Revival music festival this October. The event includes a headlining performance by Rucker with two days of entertainment featuring Brothers Osborne, Trampled By Turtles, Jimmie Allen, Charley Crockett, SUSTO and more across two stages from 1-11 pm daily on October 8-9 in Riverfront Park.
During CMA Fest this summer, he will host the 13th Annual Darius And Friends benefit concert on June 6th in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Rucker will also headline Nissan Stadium on June 9th as part of the weekend festivities.
Rucker recently announced that he’s actively working on a new album, his first solo project since 2017’s critically acclaimed When Was the Last Time. Tracks announced so far include the No. 1 hit “Beers And Sunshine”, “My Masterpiece,” and the recently released “Same Beer Different Problem.”
The country star also recently announced a summer run of US and Canada tour dates, continuing the Darius Rucker Live tour that began earlier this year as a theater tour visiting iconic venues across the country.
