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Naturally, with everything on the internet these days, fans are quick to share their reactions.
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Some are just now learning that Rucker is a longtime wrestling fan, while others are enjoying seeing which superstars made it into his collection — including CM Punk, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.
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Overall, the collaboration has sparked plenty of conversation, with fans weighing in on the crossover between country music and WWE.
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At the end of the day, moments like this bring new audiences together — and for country music, more mainstream exposure is always a win for the genre.
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Ever since he broke into the country scene in 2008, Darius Rucker has had a knack for delivering warm, heartfelt country songs about life, love and everything in between. Here are 10 of his best.
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Jelly Roll put another notch in his country music legacy on Tuesday night (March 10) when he officially joined the Grand Ole Opry. Keep scrolling to see all the best photos from the ceremony, including shots of Jelly receiving his official induction trophy from Lainey Wilson.
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