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Jimmy Smith Makes It to Hollywood Singing Rascal Flatts' 'Bless the Broken Road' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:01:08 +0000

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.’ The young musician should certainly have no marketing problems if he winds up with a record deal. With [...]

Rascal Flatts Reveal New Priorities in 'All Access & Uncovered' DVD – Exclusive Video

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:00:18 +0000

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' 'Melt' Turns 10

Billy Dukes — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:31:51 +0000

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. ‘These Days’ became Rascal Flatts’ first No. 1 country song, but it’s probably the third single, [...]

Rascal Flatts Melts, Taylor Swift Is Gold – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:08:48 +0000

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 Joins The Opry, Toby Keith Wonders Who's That Man – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:29:02 +0000

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 Joined The Opry, Keith Urban's Band Hits The Charts – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:30:52 +0000

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.

Willie Nelson Makes Trouble, Rascal Flatts Was There – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:00:47 +0000

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.

Rascal Flatts Stun CMA Music Festival With 'Come Wake Me Up' Performance

Megan Pacella — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:27:30 +0000

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 Launch Restaurant Chain

Megan Pacella — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:00:39 +0000

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. The dining spots will be launched by [...]

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Would Love to Be the Next 'American Idol' Judge

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:00:09 +0000

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 Is Dangerous, Rascal Flatts Goes For The Gold – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:28:14 +0000

Trace Adkins was feeling dangerous on this date in 2006, Rascal Flatts earned their first gold record in 2001 and more.

Rascal Flatts Offer Sneak Peek of 'Come Wake Me Up' Video

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:30:38 +0000

Watch a sneak peek of Rascal Flatts new video for 'Come Wake Me Up'

Kellie Pickler Has A Really Good Day, Rascal Flatts Gets A Fast Car – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:00:13 +0000

Kellie Pickler had a good, no make that one of the Best, days of her life on this date in 2009, the boys in Rascal Flatts were into Fast Cars in 2005, Johnny Cash was playing name games in 1969 and more.

Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney Gets a New Puppy

Megan Pacella — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:30:15 +0000

We’ve posted plenty of photos of country stars’ adorable pets, but Joe Don Rooney’s sweet brindle bulldog might win the prize for the cutest puppy ever. The Rascal Flatts guitarist tweeted a photo of the brown ball of wrinkles earlier this week, and even asked his followers to help the Rooney clan pick out a name.

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Gets His Own Radio Show

Megan Pacella — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:30:04 +0000

Jay DeMarcus is no one-trick pony. In addition to being a mega-talented bassist and vocalist for Rascal Flatts, DeMarcus is about to flex his radio personality skills, too.

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Admits Texting at Dinner Table Gets on His Nerves

Megan Pacella — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:00:03 +0000

If you find yourself lucky enough to share a meal with Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus, make sure to keep your cell phone in the car. In a world where texting at all hours of the day–even during dates and outings with friends–Jay DeMarcus is open about his disdain for texting at the table.

Rascal Flatts, 'Come Wake Me Up' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:47 +0000

When he’s on, few vocalists commit to an emotion quite like Rascal Flatts‘ Gary LeVox. The singer will recklessly throw himself into love, heartbreak or desperation. ‘Come Wake Me Up,’ the new single from ‘Changed,’ is another fine example of how this trio continues to work at a level few country artists are aware of.

Rascal Flatts Goes To The Derby, Andy Griffith Goes To The Opry – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:03:54 +0000

Rascal Flatts had the crowd on their feet before the Kentucky Derby in 2010, Dierks Bentley went to the land down under in 2009 and Andy Griffith debuted on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 1954.

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Reveals Name of New Baby Boy

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:00:23 +0000

Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts and his wife Allison will welcome their second child this summer. Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, they already know they are having a boy — he will join big sister Madeline, born in Dec. 2010. The couple has even decided on a name for their blue bundle o’ joy already, and it’s – drumroll, please — Dylan Jay DeMarcus.

Eddie Montgomery Breaks His Wrist, Carrie Underwood Does Not Have A Heart Of Gold – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:00:51 +0000

Carrie Underwood didn’t have a heart of gold, she had a Heart of triple-platinum on this date in 2006, Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) broke his wrist during a show in 2005 and Rascal Flatts made their Grand Ole Opry debut in 2000. Jason Aldean earned a gold single for “She’s Country” in 2009. Carrie [...]