Darius Rucker Reflects on His One-of-a-Kind ‘Journey’ to Music Stardom in New Documentary Trailer
Darius Rucker Reflects on His One-of-a-Kind ‘Journey’ to Music Stardom in New Documentary Trailer
Rachel DeSantisMon, November 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM UTC
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Darius Rucker in Nashville in June 2024.Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty -
Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie premieres Nov. 16 on Hulu and Disney+ in select international markets
The film follows Rucker’s rise to fame, from his Hootie days to country music stardom
Rucker said in a statement he’s looking forward to sharing “a side of my story that people may not know”
Darius Rucker‘s one-of-a-kind journey to music stardom is headed to the small screen.
On Monday, Nov. 9, the Grammy-winning country singer, 60, released a trailer for his upcoming documentary Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie, which will premiere on Hulu on Nov. 16.
“When I look back on my life and career, I never could have imagined the road I’d take or where it would lead me,” the star said in a statement. “I’ve had opportunities beyond anything I dreamed of, but there have also been times when I had to take a chance, bet on myself and trust that I could do things my own way. But I’ve never walked that road alone. The love and support of my family, my road family and the people I’ve been fortunate enough to work alongside have been at the heart of everything we’ve accomplished. With They Called Me Hootie, I get to reflect on that journey, the people and experiences that shaped me, and share a side of my story that people may not know.”
The documentary traces Rucker’s singular path to the top of the musical totem pole, starting with his humble beginnings in Charleston, S.C. as a country-loving young boy.
The film follows him to the University of South Carolina, where he met his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates, who are interviewed in the doc. The group discusses the highs and lows that accompanied their rise to fame, including substance abuse issues, and the focus later shifts to Rucker’s unlikely foray into country music.
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“[It’s] the underlining story of my life. Every time I want to do something, somebody tells me I can’t do it,” he says in the trailer.
Famous friends like Brad Paisley, Lady A and Woody Harrelson are featured in interviews, as are Rucker’s family members and other members of his inner circle, like his former manager Doc McGhee.
The documentary also follows Rucker to London, where he is currently living and recording a forthcoming album.
Darius Rucker in Indio, Calif. in April 2026Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty
Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie is executive produced by Robin Roberts and directed by Emmy winner Jason Bergh. It premieres on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets.
Rucker’s last album Carolyn’s Boy came out in 2023, and he put out the single “I Believe” in September. His memoir, Life’s Too Short, came out in 2024.
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