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Rascal Flatts, a country trio known primarily for its pleasing harmony and Grammy-winning songcraft, is comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay Demarcus, and Joe Don Rooney. Cousins Demarcus and LeVox grew up in Columbus, OH, a town Demarcus eventually left in 1992 to pursue a music career in Nashville. Meanwhile, LeVox pursued his own musical success with a Christian group; at the behest of his cousin, however, he also relocated to Nashville toward the decade's end. Although LeVox quickly found work as the keyboardist for country star Chely Wright, he still found time to play local shows with Demarcus. One night, the duo asked Oklahoma native Joe Don Rooney (who played guitar in Wright's band) to join them during a Printer's Alley gig in Nashville. A bond was quickly formed, and the musicians abandoned their other duties in favor of forming Rascal Flatts in the late '90s.
After landing a record deal with Lyric Street Records, Rascal Flatts recorded an eclectic mix of country and pop for the trio's self-titled debut. The album arrived in 2000, and "Prayin' for Daylight" became the group's first smash single. Rascal Flatts ultimately sent four singles to the Top Ten before the band's second album, Melt, appeared in October 2002. Co-produced by the bandmates themselves, Melt sold a million copies in eight weeks and yielded the band's first number one country hit, "These Days." By this time, Rascal Flatts had established themselves as a highly successful country act, with a particularly strong following among younger listeners (an elusive demographic to most country stars). 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, enjoyed a similar reception, going platinum before the year's end and yielding another number one hit, "Take Me There." Unstoppable followed in 2009. ~ Andrew Leahey & Rick Cohoon, All Music Guide
After landing a record deal with Lyric Street Records, Rascal Flatts recorded an eclectic mix of country and pop for the trio's self-titled debut. The album arrived in 2000, and "Prayin' for Daylight" became the group's first smash single. Rascal Flatts ultimately sent four singles to the Top Ten before the band's second album, Melt, appeared in October 2002. Co-produced by the bandmates themselves, Melt sold a million copies in eight weeks and yielded the band's first number one country hit, "These Days." By this time, Rascal Flatts had established themselves as a highly successful country act, with a particularly strong following among younger listeners (an elusive demographic to most country stars). 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, enjoyed a similar reception, going platinum before the year's end and yielding another number one hit, "Take Me There." Unstoppable followed in 2009. ~ Andrew Leahey & Rick Cohoon, All Music Guide
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Here comes goodbye.
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- By ashleymmarie21
- 8/16/2009 02:31:02
- I know this song is supposed to be about death and moving on, but I have used it to describe moving onto college and moving onto new experiences. It always seems like rascal flatts songs can relate to people's lives so well, and for that I LOVE THEIR MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
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think that they are awsome.
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- By akdominie
- 5/10/2009 05:00:17
- I absolutely LOVE their music. I can not wait for their new album to come out. I lalready love the song "Here Comes Goodbye, " I am going to download the other songs and the entire album when it comes out. Hopefully one day I will get to see them in concert. Oh and I LOVE their new album Unstoppable. My favorite songs are Love who you love, here comes goodbye, unstoppable, summer nights, and why, but really love the whole album.
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Here Comes Goodbye...
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- By Baseball Angel
- 3/11/2009 02:50:23
- I downloaded this song this morning...I love it!!!
Looking forward to the CD "Unstoppable"
I hope there is a sneak peek for the three other songs..."Forever", Love How You Love" and "Things That Matter, if not is is cool, for I will download each one on their Tuesday from itune...Thank you very much...Smile Cindy - 1 out of 1 people
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I Miss Mayberry
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- By LostinPie
- 2/18/2009 18:20:13
- Love these guys and I'm not even much of a country guy. These guys and Kenny Chesney are the only country this punk rocker appreciates... but sshhh don't tell anyone ;)
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LOVE THEM!
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- By LLLeach
- 2/8/2009 23:18:26
- I totally love them!They are a great band and their songs are awesome!!!!
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