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Darius Rucker headlines day of music performances at Garnet & Black Spring Fest

Garnet & Black Spring Fest 2026 featured numerous musical artists giving live performances in and around Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Darius Rucker, country music star and USC alumnus, headlined.

Darius Rucker performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. An alumnus, Rucker is a longtime supporter of USC and its sports teams.
Darius Rucker performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. An alumnus, Rucker is a longtime supporter of USC and its sports teams.
Mary English performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. English is a former USC student.
Mary English performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. English is a former USC student.
Lauren Alaina performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Alaina is the current youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Lauren Alaina performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Alaina is the current youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Stewart Heigold of Saint Cecilia performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Hailing from Costa Rica, Saint Cecilia debuted a new single, “New Sensation.”
Stewart Heigold of Saint Cecilia performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Hailing from Costa Rica, Saint Cecilia debuted a new single, “New Sensation.”
Mary English dances during her opening for Lauren Alaina and Darius Rucker at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. There, she sang an original song about USC.
Mary English dances during her opening for Lauren Alaina and Darius Rucker at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. There, she sang an original song about USC.
A woman records the performance of Darius Rucker at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Rucker is the recipient of multiple Grammy awards.
A woman records the performance of Darius Rucker at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Rucker is the recipient of multiple Grammy awards.
Lauren Alaina performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Alaina is a native of Rossville, Georgia.
Lauren Alaina performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Alaina is a native of Rossville, Georgia.
Darius Rucker performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Rucker is the former lead vocalist of Hootie & the Blowfish, which formed at USC.
Darius Rucker performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Rucker is the former lead vocalist of Hootie & the Blowfish, which formed at USC.
Lauren Alaina performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Alaina is a country singer who gained fame from her appearance on American Idol.
Lauren Alaina performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Alaina is a country singer who gained fame from her appearance on American Idol.
Darius Rucker performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Rucker has supported philanthropic causes in South Carolina, including raising money for public education in the state.
Darius Rucker performs at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 11, 2026. Rucker has supported philanthropic causes in South Carolina, including raising money for public education in the state.