Darius Rucker took the stage at the American Idol finale on May 21, teaming with finalist Caleb Lee Hutchinson to sing his 2013 No. 1 hit, âWagon Wheel.â Penned by Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, âWagon Wheelâ earned Darius the 2014 Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance.
âItâs so inspiring to see how much talent, passion and ambition these contestants have,â said Darius. âI loved being a part of Calebâs experience on American Idol. Heâs got that old-school voice.â
While Caleb finished as the runner-up, Maddie Poppe was crowned American Idolâs Season 16 winner as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie gave her a standing ovation.
Watch Darius and Caleb Lee perform âWagon Wheel.â
photo by Eric McCandless, courtesy of ABC