Looking ahead to 2016, the guys in Rascal Flatts are looking forward to recording a new album for their fans to follow up Rewind, featuring their latest single, “I Like the Sound of That.” Jay DeMarcus says, That’s always the funnest part of the process for me, is getting’ in there and actually recording the songs that will live on forever in the Rascal Flatts catalog. So, that’s gonna be really, really fun for us to go in and make some new music, I think.”
As far as resolutions for the New Year, Gary LeVox expects it will be a bit like Groundhog Day. He says, “They’re probably gonna be the same ones I’ve had for the last 15 years. It’ll last two weeks and then I’ll just go right back and it’ll be the same ones for 2017.”
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Jay DeMarcus – “I think 2016 I look forward to us doing a brand new record. That’s always the funnest part of the process for me, is getting’ in there and actually recording the songs that will live on forever in the Rascal Flatts catalog. So, that’s gonna be really, really fun for us to go in and make some new music, I think.”
Joe Don Rooney – “I like the sound of that, Jay. I really do, man.”
Gary LeVox – “I do too, yes sir. For New Year’s resolutions, they’re probably gonna be the same ones I’ve had for the last 15 years. It’ll last two weeks and then I’ll just go right back and it’ll be the same ones for 2017.”
WHAT THEY’RE DOING THIS WEEK – DECEMBER 14, 2015 – MONDAY
- Rascal Flatts – now enjoying family time for the holidays – just released their brand new music video for “I Like the Sound of That.” It can be seen exclusively on Tidal here.
- The guys will be performing in Vegas in February again this year at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. You can get tickets here.
- The trio will be featured on CBS’ “A Home for the Holidays” on December 18th.
RASCAL FLATTS – JUST THE FACTS
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.rascalflatts.com
FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/rascalflatts
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rascalflatts
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/demarcusflatt/
MEMBERS: Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney
BIRTH DATES: Gary – July 10, 1970 (He’s 45) Jay – April 26, 1971 (He’s 44) Joe Don – September 13, 1975 (He’s 40)
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 two girls (one baby girl born September 2014) and a boy.
DEBUT SINGLE: “Prayin For Daylight” in 2000.
DEBUT ALBUM: Rascal Flatts released on 2000.
CURRENT ALBUM: Rewind RELEASED: March 4, 2014
CURRENT SINGLE: “I Like The Sound of That” sits at number 22 this week on the Media Base country charts.
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: In 2000. They were made members of the Grand Ole Opry on October 8, 2011.
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – “I Like The Sound of That” You can see it here.
RECENT TWEETS:
Rascal Flatts @rascalflatts Dec 13
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Rascal Flatts @rascalflatts Dec 12
TODAY ONLY: Spend $30 & get a free keychain. Shop now here: http://bit.ly/1wBXD8d
Rascal Flatts Retweeted ACM Awards @ACMawards Dec 11
New Video Alert: Check out @rascalflatts’ music video for “I Like The Sound Of That” https://youtu.be/TIwKZLcQM0E
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)