Daniella Rose Rucker

Does Darius Rucker have a daughter? Yes, Daniella Rose Rucker is in the limelight because of her father. Some of Darius' hit songs are It Won't Be Like This For Long, Alright, and Homegrown Honey. 

The daughter of Rucker and Beth Leonard, Daniella, was born on May 16, 2001. As such, the celebrity kid was born under the zodiac sign Taurus. So, who is Daniella? Well, let's learn a bit about her through this article. 

Daniella Rose Rucker Was Named After A Football Player

It is not something you hear every day. Yes, Daniella Rose Rucker is named after a football player named Dan Mariano. But why? Well, her father, Darius, is also interested in football apart from music. He has been a Miami Dolphins supporter his whole life. 

And Dan Mariano is a legend for the Miami Dolphins fans, where he played for 17 seasons. When Dan the Man met his daughter Daniella. He posted a pic of them together on his Insta and wrote:

My daughter Dani with the guy she was named after. Dan Marino

Daniel Constantine Mario Jr. is a legend in the NFL. He played as a Quarterback and was crowned the MVP in 1984. He stands alongside some of the best footballers to play the game as he is also part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was inducted in 2005.

Daniella Rose Rucker Parents Are No Longer Together: But Why? 

Daniella Rose Rucker, unfortunately, witnessed her parents divorce each other. In what seemed like the marriage that would last till their death, it's a shame that things failed after so many years.

Darius Rucker and Beth Leonard's marriage lasted around two decades. They first exchanged their wedding ring on December 9, 2000 (the same month lawyer Janna Ryan married her husband Paul Ryan), and ended their journey on July 11), 2020. 

Rucker and Leonard first met in 1998. It is unclear where they first met, but some sources suggest they were in New York City. 

For Darius, he knew he would marry her. The If I Told You singer has revealed that he did not hesitate to let his feelings out as he told her he would marry her on their first date.

Daniella Rose Rucker's Brother Jake Rucker Is Also In Music

Daniella is not the only child of the Beers and Sunshine singer Darius and his ex-wife Beth. She has a younger brother, Jake Rucker. It looks like his father has a significant influence on him since he is also following in his father's footsteps and getting involved in the music industry.

Jake is yet to make any significant impact in the industry, but that's not to say he hasn't garnered a fanbase. He has been making music for a while now, and his father is already a fan of his work. 

Daniella Rose Rucker Has A Half-Sibling, Caroline Rucker

The celebrity daughter, Daniella Rose Rucker, has a sister from another mother. Her name is Caroline Rucker, and she is the child of Darius Rucker and Elizabeth Ann Phillips.

Caroline is the elder half-sister of Daniella. She was born in 1996. Unfortunately, there isn't any information about her and her mother, Elizabeth's, whereabouts.

Other Relationships of Dani's Father

Darius, after moving on from his marriage of twenty years with Beth Leonard, got with a woman into a relationship he would rather forget. The woman is comedian Kate Quigley.

Their fling was the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. Their breakup was public, and they both called each other out for what they did. 

Apart from her comic skills, Kate is also known for one thing. She was involved in a group drug overdose that took the lives of her three friends. In a low-blow move from Daniella's father, he called Kate out on this particular incident. 

Kate, in turn, also called her ex-boyfriend out for this comment on Twitter, revealing some new information that she never called her once to check on her after the tragic drug overdose incident. She tweeted:

Hi Darius, Could u plz refrain from making public comments about my health or well-being since u haven't called once to see how i'm doing & have no clue? Thanks Boo Boo!!!

Daniella Rose Rucker's Mother Is A Philanthropist

Daniella Rose Rucker's mother, Beth Rucker, is quiet and doesn't give away much about her life. But her philanthropy work is something she is vocal about. She runs a non-profit organization called Just Be You. 

As per the company's website, Just Be You's mission is to help young teens build their confidence through workshops, motivational speakers, and after-school clubs. Beth previously worked as an event manager at VH1. She met her future husband, now ex-Darius while working there.

Dani Rucker's Father Is Involved In Philanthropy Work Too

It's not just Daniella's mother but her father, Darius Rucker loves giving back to the community. He has been involved with numerous charities.

He grew up in South Carolina and is also helping the kids of his hometown, Charleston, by working with the MUSC Children's Hospital. He also does the famous Darius & Friends benefit concert to raise money for charity every year. 

Daniella Rose Rucker  Has Made A Song With Her Father

Darius Rucker's singing genes have gone to his daughter Daniella Rose Rucker. Her voice astonished the fans of the Let Her Cry singer when the world was shut down due to the pandemic.

People were pleasantly surprised when they heard Daniella sing. Darius shared the singing voice of her daughter with the world through his Instagram. He shared the song and wrote:

I Don’t Love You Like That

Making the best of these stay at home orders and family time I decided to play around with my garage band and put on my producer hat.  With my daughter @dani_rucker back home from college, she joined on lead vocals. Thanks @lee.j.turner and @jeffmarinodrums my co-producers and the Carolina Grey Boys. (@beth.rucker10)

What Is Daniella Rose Rucker's Father's Net Worth?

Daniella Rose Rucker must feel blessed to have been born to such a successful father. Dani's father, Darius Rucker, is an established name in the music world. 

Rucker's music career has been going well for him. Likewise, Darius owns an estimated net worth believed to be around $14 Million.

Darius's net worth can be mainly credited to his songs like Wagon Wheel, Don't Think I Don't Think About It, Alright, and Come Back Song which have been a huge hit. Dani's father has sold over 2.5 Million albums, with his 2013's True Believers selling over 1 million and his most successful work.

A Brief On Daniella Rose Rucker's Father's Career

Darius Carlos Rucker is not an unfamiliar name to country music fans. The musician hails from Charleston, South Carolina, and was born on May 13, 1966. 

He is a revered name in country music. He was honored with The Country Music Association Award in 2009 and the Grammy Award in 2014 for Best Country Solo Performance for Wagon Wheel.

Darius first made a name for himself through Hootie & the Blowfish, a rock band where he was the lead vocalist. According to dariusrucker.com, the band has sold over 25 Million albums globally. Their Cracked Rear View is a diamond-certified album, meaning it has sold over 10 Million copies. 

Daniella's Father Has A Band Named Hootie & the Blowfish

Daniella's father gained popularity as a musician at a young age. Before going solo, he had already made a career in music through Hootie & the Blowfish.

Apart from Darius, their group comprised Jim Sonefeld, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Brantley Smith. Darius and Mark formed the band, and Jim, Dean, and Brantley joined afterward. 

The band never officially quit but stopped working together a long time back. Darius has talked about his alcohol addiction ruining a lot of things. But they have gotten rid of their differences and have patched things up. They released an album called Imperfect Circle.

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