Hootie & the Blowfish achieved massive success in the 1990s with their blend of pop, rock, and roots music. The band's lead vocalist, Darius Rucker, has a distinctive voice that has made him one of the most recognizable singers in music.

If you want to learn how to sing like Darius Rucker, it's important to understand his unique vocal style. Rucker's singing is characterized by his rich baritone voice, which is both warm and soulful.

One way to start developing your voice like Rucker is to work on your breath control and support. Singing with proper breath technique will allow you to sustain notes longer and add more emotion to your performance. The Breath Support article and the Farinelli Breathing exercise video can help you strengthen your breathing muscles and improve your breath control.

To sing like Rucker, you'll also want to focus on your vowel sounds. Rucker often elongates his vowels, which gives his voice a distinctive sound. The Articulation article and the Finger Bite exercise video can help you improve your vowel sounds and overall clarity when singing.

Another key element of Rucker's singing style is his use of vibrato. He often incorporates a slow, natural vibrato into his singing, which helps add depth and richness to his tone. The Singing with Vibrato article and the Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce exercises can help you develop a natural-sounding vibrato.

When it comes to choosing songs to practice, Hootie & the Blowfish's catalog is a great place to start. Some notable songs to showcase and practice Darius Rucker's singing style include "Only Wanna Be with You," "Let Her Cry," and "Time."

To determine your vocal range and find songs that match your voice, take the Vocal Range Test and search for songs using the Search Songs by Vocal Range tool.

Finally, if you're looking for a complete singing course, the Educational Singing Course covers all the basics of singing, including proper breathing, articulation, and more.

With practice and the right resources from Singing Carrots, you can develop your voice to sing like Darius Rucker and become a great performer in your own right.