Country Music Star Darius Rucker Is Donating Nearly $3,000 To ETSU’s Name, Image, And Likeness Fund After His Appearance At Saturday’s Football Game Against Western Carolina. Rucker, Known For His Hit “Wagon Wheel,” Which Mentions Johnson City, Had Been Announced To Sing The Song After The Third Quarter. Instead, He Waved From Midfield As The Song Played, Calling The Moment “Awkward.” He Later Pledged $2,980—$10 For Every Second He Stood At Midfield—To Highlight ETSU Football And Thank The Community For Embracing The Song.