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Rascal Flatts Announce 2013 Live and Loud Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:30:51 +0000

Having just wrapped their Changed Tour earlier this month, country trio Rascal Flatts are wasting no time and letting no grass grow under their cowboy boots. The threesome is itching to get back out there on that wide open road and do what they do best and that's continue to perform for their fans. The band just announced their summer tour -- the Live & Loud Tour.

5 Really Great Driving Songs, For Different Reasons [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:02:05 +0000

Why do people in other countries drive like total idiots? It's because the music in other countries sucks! They don't have our great driving tunes to help them get where they need to get in the right frame of mind

Rascal Flatts & Journey Taping CMT Crossroads Episode in New Orleans on February 2nd

Jude Walker — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:56:17 +0000

Got any plans for Saturday, February 2nd? If not, you might be able to go see Rascal Flatts and legendary rock band Journey for a live episode of CMT Crossroads in New Orleans at the Sugar Mill.

Rascal Flatts Poke Fun At Blake Shelton, Talk New DVD Package On 'Chelsea Lately'

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:22:06 +0000

Did you know that the guys of Rascal Flatts are solely responsible for Blake Shelton's transformation from small town Oklahoma boy to one of country music's leading men? The Grammy Award-winning trio spilled all the juicy gossip about the current CMA Entertainer of the Year winner during a recent visit to the popular late-night talk show, 'Chelsea Lately.'

Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney Talks Leadership of the Country and in His Home

Jessica Nicholson — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:30:56 +0000

Though Rascal Flatts member Joe Don Rooney has seen tremendous success as part of Rascal Flatts, proven by fact that the trio recently earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his priority remains his family. During a recent interview with mlive.com, he touched on two timely subjects: politics and raising children. He discussed leadership of our country and in his home.

Rascal Flatts Being Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:51:08 +0000

Rascal Flatts have won an armload of major accolades, from ACM and CMA Awards, to People's Choice Awards -- and even a Grammy. But the sweet-voiced country trio will take their career to a new height on Sept. 17, when they are slated to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Rascal Flatts Launch Restaurant Chain

Megan Pacella — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:12:39 +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.

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

Billy Dukes — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:00:09 +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.

Meet Jacee Badeaux This Afternoon at Hub City Ford

Jill McCoy — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:29:21 +0000

Former American Idol contestant Jacee Badeaux will be at Hub City Ford in upper Lafayette today! Be there between 3p-7p to meet this talented, young man. Bruce & Jude will be broadcasting live with three pair of tickets to go see American Idol Live Tour! this Monday evening.

Rascal Flatts to Perform With Journey at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:18 +0000

Here’s another reason to tune into the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6). Rascal Flatts with get supersized and perform with rock band Journey for the first time ever! That’s quite a shift from their previous collaborator Justin Bieber — with whom they remixed last year — but it’s equally as thrilling.

2012 Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge [Pictures]

Jude Walker — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:55:48 +0000

This past weekend at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge was the 3rd annual Bayou Country Superfest. Some of the performers included Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts and Jason Aldean.

A lot of folks from Aca

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

Megan Pacella — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:03 +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.

2012 Bayou Country Superfest Schedule Released

Jude Walker — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:59:55 +0000

Next week at this time we'll be heading to Baton Rouge to enjoy the Bayou Country Superfest. The annual Memorial Day weekend at Tiger Stadium always features the hottest acts in country music and this year is no exception. From Rascal Flatts to Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood to Jason Aldean, you can't beat that!

Favorite Rascal Flatts Song – Readers Poll

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Happy Birthday, Jay DeMarcus! The Rascal Flatts superstar celebrates 41 years today (April 26), and we know it’s bound to be a good day for him. After all, the Flatts just released their chart-topping new album, ‘Changed,’ at the beginning of his birthday month, ‘Banjo’ is a huge hit with fans and radio alike, and DeMarcus and his wife are expecting their second child — a boy — this summer. Could life get any better?

Steve Martin Joins Rascal Flatts During ACM Award Performance of 'Banjo'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:25:47 +0000

Instead of shedding more tears to honor the passing of Earl Scruggs, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton led a celebration of the bluegrass legend’s life during Sunday night’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas. After the crowd stood to applaud Scruggs, McEntire introduced Rascal Flatts and comedian turned banjo player Steve Martin to sing ‘Banjo.’

Rascal Flatts Give Sara Evans a New Car

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:15:21 +0000

Sara Evans joined Rascal Flatts for the first couple months of this year for their Thaw Out 2012 Winter Tour, along with opening act Hunter Hayes. The tour made a successful run and wrapped Feb. 18 in New Jersey. And while the most of the excitement may be over, Evans still has much to be excited about. As a thank you for a tour well done, Rascal Flatts gave their female co-star a gift to help her thaw out, and from Evans’ reaction on Twitter, the surprise present was much appreciated.

Woman Jailed After Rascal Flatts Concert Claims False Arrest

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:30:37 +0000

In August, Taste of Country reported that a New York woman had been arrested after a Darien Lake, N.Y. Rascal Flatts show for striking another person in the face while holding her iPhone, which caused lacerations to the victim’s face. Now, six months later, 33-year-old Carolyn Marie Smith has filed a claim against the Genesee Country Sheriff’s Office stating that she was the victim of a false arrest.

Aaron Lewis: Lead Singer Of Staind Officially A Country Star! – [Videos]

Luke — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:21:44 +0000

A man who has won many awards as a lead singer of the popular rock group Staind now needs to make room to have a few country trophies! Aaron Lewis of Staind released his ‘Town Line’ EP in 2011, and he’s now nominated for awards in the Academy of Country Music. According to antimusic.com, “Aaron’s debut country [...]

Rascal Flatts Tease 'Spectacular' Summer 2012 Tour

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:00:40 +0000

Rascal Flatts hit the road with Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes this month for their Thaw Out Tour. Even with all the mayhem of being on the road, the guys in the band say they’re excited about 2012, as this tour is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all they’ve got on the docket for this year. The trio will drop their eighth studio album, ‘Changed,’ on April 3, before embarking on a summer tour.

Rascal Flatts Reveal Plans to Help Neonatal Center at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:05:06 +0000

In the past five years, Rascal Flatts have raised more than $3 million for the Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Because of the band’s determination to make a difference, the hospital named their pediatric surgery center the Rascal Flatts Surgery Center. Now, more attached to the hospital’s children than ever, the band is jumping into its next project.