Darius Rucker is Two for Two

Darius Rucker is Two for Two

Darius Rucker chalks up yet another accomplishment that very few recording artists can boast. With his latest single, 'It Won't Be Like This for Long,' at the top of the charts, he is the first male singer in 15 years to have his first two country singles hit No. 1. His first was 'Don't Think I Don't Think About It,' which spent two weeks at the top back in October.

According to Billboard, Clay Walker was the last male country singer to have his first two singles peak at the top, with both 'What's It to You' and 'Live Until I Die' hitting No. 1 back in 1993 and 1994 respectively. Clint Black and Brooks & Dunn are the only other male artists to achieve the same feat with their country radio debuts. On the ladies' side, Jamie O'Neal, Faith Hill, Deana Carter and Wynonna are the only female artists in history to have their first two country songs hit No. 1.

Rucker's sweet 'It Won't Be Like This for Long' was inspired by his family. See exclusive photos of the Rucker clan below.

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