Rascal Flatts’ latest single is “How They Remember You,” has certainly caused them to think about their own legacy, and how they hope they are remembered when it’s all said and done. Joe Don Rooney says, “I think it’s an awesome question and I think we’ve been workin’ on that for the past 20 years. I really do. I think a lot of the times throughout the past 20 years it’s something we weren’t thinking about though. And I think that some of the most special moments and some of the most special music we created was the ones we were just like living in the moment and just being artists and being a band and living out this amazing journey that’s got us to now.”
Beyond making music that has been the soundtrack to so many people’s life events, Joe Don says, “I would hope that when we do lay it down, that the fans remember us for being true to ourselves and making music that is hopefully impactful and music that’ll live out way longer than what we can ever tour for or be a part of.”
While Rascal Flatts hopes their music endures, Joe Don says, “Most importantly though, is the charitable aspect of what Rascal Flatts has been able to do. We’ve been so blessed beyond belief and to be able to give back to our main charity, The Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, is the real legacy piece for us. So, hopefully that is remembered as well, and most importantly.”
Throughout Rascal Flatts’ career they raised more than $3 million for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and for their generosity and support, the hospital named its Pediatric Surgery Center after Rascal Flatts.
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Joe Don Rooney – “I think it’s an awesome question and I think we’ve been workin’ on that for the past 20 years. I really do. I think a lot of the times throughout the past 20 years it’s something we weren’t thinking about though. And I think that some of the most special moments and some of the most special music we created was the ones we were just like living in the moment and just being artists and being a band and living out this amazing journey that’s got us to now. But I would hope that when we do lay it down, that the fans remember us for being true to ourselves and making music that is hopefully impactful and music that’ll live out way longer than what we can ever tour for or be a part of. Most importantly though, is the charitable aspect of what Rascal Flatts has been able to do. We’ve been so blessed beyond belief and to be able to give back to our main charity, The Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, is the real legacy piece for us. So, hopefully that is remembered as well, and most importantly.”