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Radio 2,30 Apr 2026,57 mins

Darius Rucker sits in, and Rita Wilson guests!

The Country Show with Bob Harris

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Darius Rucker sits in for Bob Harris as he takes a short break, and his guest this week is singer, songwriter, actress and producer Rita Wilson, celebrating the release of her new album "Sound Of A Woman", out tomorrow. Plus, there's new music from Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce and Ringo Starr. Our Reissue of the Week comes from the Eagles, our Horizon Artist is Stella Lefty and we'll be celebrating Willie Nelson's birthday too! A highlight of Radio 2's recent Piano Room season, country superstar Darius Rucker is a multi-million selling artist in not one, but two genres! He started off as the lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish - first album went platinum 22 times over! - and then transitioned into a solo career as a country star, with signature hits like Wagon Wheel which he performed to huge acclaim at last year's Opry 100 celebration in London's Royal Albert Hall. Currently recording a new album in London, he's found time to sit in for the legendary Bob Harris, who is taking a break for a few weeks. Produced by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 2.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Beers And Sunshine (Summer Mix)
    Beers And Sunshine (Summer Mix)
    Darius Rucker
  3. 2.
    Act Naturally
    Act Naturally
    The Beatles
  4. 3.
    Long Long Road
    Long Long Road
    Ringo Starr