25-year-old aspiring singer Jimmy Smith used his good looks and vocal ability to win his way to a golden ticket, moving on to the next round in Hollywood on Wednesday night's (Jan. 23) episode of 'American Idol.'
Rascal Flatts Jay DeMarcus admits he used to pay quite a bit of attention to the criticisms lobbed at his trio. In a clip from their new 'All Access & Uncovered' DVD, made available for online viewing exclusively at Taste of Country, the bassist says that in recent years he's become far less annoyed by people who want to call them a boyband.
Rascal Flatts' self-titled debut album set up what would become the group's undeniable breakthrough album in 2002. 'Melt' was released 10 years ago today (Oct. 29, 2012). It features three of the band's most-played and most-enjoyed singles to date.
Long before she was red, Taylor Swift was gold on this date in 2009, Rascal Flatts melted in 2002, Alan Jackson was livin' on love in 1994 and more.
Rascal Flatts joined the Opry on this date in 2011, Jason Aldean was runnin' wide open in 2008, Keith Urban was on a golden road in 2002 and more.
Rascal Flatts were invited to join the Grand Ole Opry on this date in 2011, Dierks Bentley scored his first number one hit in 2003, Keith Urban's former band (Yeah, he was part of a band!) made their chart debut in 1997 and more.
Kenny Chesney took Rascal Flatts to the number one position on this date in 2007, Alabama was walking in high cotton in 1989, Willie Nelson was making trouble in 1976 and more.
Before showing a pre-taped Rascal Flatts performance, ABC aired a sit-down between the trio and another threesome, the Band Perry, during the 2012 CMA Music Festival back in June. The Flatts chatted about what they would do for a living if they weren't musicians, and it turns out that Joe Don Rooney wants to be a clay pigeon shooter and Jay DeMarcus would be a game show host. Maybe someday...
Rascal Flatts members Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox, and Jay DeMarcus are about to add another venture to their growing list of achievements: restaurant owners. In 2013, fans of the popular trio will be able to pull up a seat at a series of new Rascal Flatts-themed restaurants.
Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood… add one more country name to the list of potential ‘American Idol’ judges. Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus believes he’d be a good fit to fill Steven Tyler‘s empty chair when the show begins next year.
Trace Adkins was feeling dangerous on this date in 2006, Rascal Flatts earned their first gold record in 2001 and more.
Watch a sneak peek of Rascal Flatts new video for 'Come Wake Me Up'
