17th Annual ‘Darius And Friends’ St. Jude Benefit Set For June 1

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Darius Rucker performs at 2025 “Darius and Friends.” Photo: Catherine Powell for Ryman Auditorium

Darius Rucker is hosting his 17th annual “Darius and Friends” concert benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the Ryman Auditorium on June 1.

The unofficial kickoff to CMA Fest week in downtown Nashville has raised more than $5.1 million to date, and will feature a surprise all-star roster of friends, which has become tradition at the annual celebration. Friends performing with Rucker in past years have included Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Jelly Roll, Charles Kelley of Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Brad Paisley and Morgan Wallen, among many others.

Rucker has always prioritized philanthropic work throughout his career and made a commitment to support St. Jude nearly two decades ago after taking an inspiring tour of the hospital in 2008 and learning how it is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Tickets to the 17th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert start at $69 with VIP package options up to $249 via AXS.com. Pre-sale access begins April 29, with tickets on sale to the public this Friday (May 1).

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