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Hootie & the Blowfish Frontman Darius Rucker, 59, Proposes to Girlfriend, 33
9 Oct
Summary
- Darius Rucker, 59, proposed to girlfriend, Carly Deahl, 33
- Rucker shared the news on Instagram with photos of the proposal
- Rucker was previously married to Beth Leonard for 20 years until their 2020 divorce
In a heartwarming announcement, Darius Rucker, the renowned frontman of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, has revealed that he has proposed to his 33-year-old girlfriend, Carly Deahl. The 59-year-old musician shared the news on his Instagram account on October 8, 2025, posting photos of the special moment when he got down on one knee and popped the question.
Rucker's relationship with Deahl, a social media influencer, has been the subject of much discussion due to their significant age gap. However, the musician seems to have found a new level of happiness with his bride-to-be, as evidenced by his caption: "Thank you for showing me a level of happiness I have never known. The day I met you I knew I didn't want to go another one without you. Now I don't have to."
The engagement comes just a few years after Rucker's divorce from his previous wife, Beth Leonard, in 2020. The couple had been married for 20 years and shared two children together. Rucker has been open about the challenges of his divorce, but it appears he has found a new lease on life with Deahl.
