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Darius Rucker Makes History With “Best New Artist” CMA Victory

November 12th, 2009 by Castina

Tagged as: Popular Culture

Darius Rucker accepted the “Best New Artist of the Year Award” at the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville Wednesday night. The former Hootie & The Blowfish frontman became the first African-American to win a CMA since Charley Pride was christened Entertainer of the Year in 1971.

Way to go, Darius!

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