Rascal Flatts were presented with the Jim Reeves International Award last week in Nashville by the Academy of Country Music “for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world,” and Gary LeVox says the honor is humbling for the band.

“(We) certainly didn’t expect it. It came from left field. But we really expanded our fan base and we’ve been over to the UK a few times. Already been there this year. It’s just another wonderful blessing to be able to take our music overseas and to be able to present it to some new ears and some new fans and just spread the gospel of Country Music. We are just truly humbled by the Jim Reeves Award.”

Rascal Flatts is currently out on their Rewind Tour, which will keep them on the road through October 11th. After that, they’ll take some time off for the holidays, but definitely have plans to tour more next year and hope to make it back overseas to continue building their international fan base.

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Gary LeVox – “It’s so humbling, you know, and certainly didn’t expect it. It came from left field. But we really expanded our fan base and we’ve been over to the UK a few times. Already been there this year. It’s just another wonderful blessing to be able to take our music overseas and to be able to present it to some new ears and some new fans and just spread the gospel of Country Music. We are just truly humbled by the Jim Reeves Award.”

WHAT THEY’RE DOING THIS WEEK – SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 – MONDAY 

Last Tuesday, (9/9) Tim Tebow presented Rascal Flatts with their Jim Reeves International Award at the 8th annual ACM Honors in Nashville. The trio continues to tour on their “Rewind Tour” this weekend after an appearance on The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Tuesday (9/16); the guys play at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Saturday (9/20) and at the DTE Energy Music Theater in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday (9/21).

RASCAL FLATTS – JUST THE FACTS

MEMBERS: Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney

BIRTH DATES: Gary – July 10, 1970 (He’s 44) Jay – April 26, 1971 (He’s 43)  Joe Don – September 13, 1975 (He’s 39)

HOMETOWN / ORIGIN: Columbus, Ohio (Gary and Jay) Picher, Oklahoma (Joe Don)

WIVES: Gary’s wife’s name is Tara. Jay’s wife’s name is Allison. Joe Don’s wife’s name is Tiffany.

CHILDREN: Gary has two daughters, Jay has a daughter and a son and Joe Don has a girl and a boy with a baby on the way.

DEBUT SINGLE: “Prayin For Daylight” in 2000.

DEBUT ALBUM: Rascal Flatts released on 2000.

CURRENT ALBUM: Rewind  RELEASED: March 4, 2014

CURRENT SINGLE: “Payback” sits in the top 25 on the Country Aircheck chart this week.

GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: In 2000. They were made members of the Grand Ole Opry on October 8, 2011.

LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2014 – “Rewind”

RECENT TWEETS:

Rascal Flatts @rascalflatts  ·  September 12
Had a blast w y’all here in Tampa FL! Our @rascalflatts #flattheads are the best!!! What a great evening w you Tampa!

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Joe Don Rooney @JoeDonRooney  ·  September 12
Tampa FL – y’all ready for some @rascalflatts ‘ing all night?!!! #flattheadsrock

Rascal Flatts @rascalflatts  ·  September 11
We can NEVER forget those lost, nor the ongoing costs to maintain and preserve our freedom. God bless America #fallenheroes #weremember 9/11

RASCAL FLATTS – AWARD WINS

2000 – Academy of Country Music – Top New Vocal Duo Or Group (presented 2001)

2002 – Country Music Association – Horizon Award

2002 – Academy of Country Music – Song of the Year (“I’m Movin’ On”) (presented 2003)

2002 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Group (presented 2003)

2003 – CMT Flameworthy – Video Music Award for Group/Duo of the Year (“These Days”)

2003 – Country Music Association – Vocal Group of the Year

2003 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Group (presented 2004)

2004 – CMT Flameworthy – Music Video Award for Group/Duo of the Year (“I Melt”)

2004 – Country Music Association – Vocal Group

2004 – Academy of Country Music  – Top Vocal Group (presented 2005)

2005 – CMT Music Award – Group/Duo of the Year (“Feels Like Today”)

2005 – Country Music Association – Vocal Group of the Year

2005 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Group (presented 2006)

2005 – Radio Music Award – Song of the Year/Country Radio (“Bless The Broken Road”)

2005 – Billboard – Roadworks ’05 Touring Awards for Breakthrough Act[56]

2006 – CMT Music Award – Group/Duo of the Year (“Skin (Sarabeth)”)[57]

2006 – Country Music Association – Vocal Group of the Year

2006 – American Music Award – Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group

2006 – American Music Award – T-Mobile Text-In Award

2006 – People’s Choice Award – Favorite Song from a Movie (“Life Is A Highway”)

2006 – People’s Choice Award – Favorite Song Remake (“Life Is A Highway”)

2006 – CMT Loaded Awards – Number One Digitally Active Group/Duo

2006 – CMT Loaded Awards – Number One Streamed Music Video (“What Hurts the Most”)

2006 – Grammy Award – Best Country Song (“Bless the Broken Road”); songwriter award

2007 – CMT Music Award – Group Video of the Year (“What Hurts the Most”)

2007 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Group (presented 2008)

2007 – Country Music Association – Vocal Group of the Year

2007 – American Music Award – Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group

2007 – BMI – Song of The Year (“What Hurts The Most”)

2008 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Country Song (“Stand”)

2008 – CMT Music Award – Group Video of the Year (“Take Me There”)

2008 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Group (presented 2009)

2008 – Academy of Country Music – Humanitarian Award

2008 – Country Music Association – Vocal Group of the Year

2008 – American Music Award – Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group

2009 – People’s Choice Award – Favorite Group

2009 – CMT Music Award – Group Video of the Year (“Every Day”)

2010 – Star on the Music City Walk of Fame

2010 – American Country Award – Decade Artist award

2011 – Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award

2011 – CMT Music Award – for Collaborative Video of the Year (“That Should Be Me”)

2011 – Member of the Grand Ole Opry

2012 – CRS 2012 – Artist Humanitarian Award

2012 – Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

2013 – Academy of Country Music – Jim Reeves International Award (presented 2014)