Short Biography
Just five years into their career, country music band Rascal Flatts have achieved phenomenal success as both touring and recording artists. Melodic songwriting, evident in such smash hits such as "I'm Movin' On," "These Days," "I Melt," "Bless the Broken Road," and "Mayberry," have led to six million record sales as well as an impressive list of awards and accolades. They've been named Group of the Year by CMA for 2003 and 2004, and Vocal Group of the Year by ACM (for 2003, 2004 & 2005) and CMT (2004) and ASCAP (2004). They've headlined sold-out tours from 2003-2005, and their 2005 album, Feels Like Today, debuted at #1 on both the Pop and Country Music charts. Feels Like Today is a co...

Short Biography
Just five years into their career, country music band Rascal Flatts have achieved phenomenal success as both touring and recording artists. Melodic songwriting, evident in such smash hits such as "I'm Movin' On," "These Days," "I Melt," "Bless the Broken Road," and "Mayberry," have led to six million record sales as well as an impressive list of awards and accolades. They've been named Group of the Year by CMA for 2003 and 2004, and Vocal Group of the Year by ACM (for 2003, 2004 & 2005) and CMT (2004) and ASCAP (2004). They've headlined sold-out tours from 2003-2005, and their 2005 album, Feels Like Today, debuted at #1 on both the Pop and Country Music charts. Feels Like Today is a collection of songs marked by their signature strong melodies, but taken to a higher level with more mature subject matter regarding the life-changing success that the band members experienced within a relatively short period of time. With such strong songwriting and exceptional stage presence, there is no doubt that Rascal Flatts have rightfully earned a place among the country music elite.

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In-depth Biography
Rascal Flatts, a country trio known primarily for its pleasing harmony, is comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay Demarcus, and Joe Don Rooney. Demarcus and LeVox, both from Columbus, OH, founded the group and later added Rooney, a Picher, OK, native. The blend now known as Rascal Flatts came together when second cousins Demarcus and LeVox invited Rooney to sit in as a substitute guitar player at a Printer's Alley gig in Nashville. Demarcus and Rooney were also playing in country star Chely Wright's band at the time. The rest is history. After landing a record deal with Lyric Street Records, Rascal Flatts recorded an eclectic mix of country, pop, R&B, and more, releasing it as the trio's debut self-titled album. "Prayin' for Daylight" became the group's first smash single. "This Everyday Love" soon followed, with almost as many accolades. The band's second album, Melt, appeared in October 2002. With the success of first single "These Days," Melt sold a million copies in eight weeks. A live album served as an amiable segue between Melt and 2004's chart-topping Feels Like Today, while Me and My Gang arrived in April 2006. Rascal Flatts' 2007 release, Still Feels Good, was certified Platinum that same year. ~ Rick Cohoon, All Music Guide