Rascal Flatts just released their new single, “I Like the Sound of That”. It’s a song they all love, but Jay DeMarcus explains how sometimes a song all three guys love doesn’t make it onto their album. “Sometimes you can be so sure of a song going into the studio, and you get in and cut it and you try to put the pieces together, and then all of a sudden it’s not what you thought it was,” says Jay.
Often times Jay says what will happen is, “You live with (it) for about a month and you go listen to more songs, and you cut more songs. It’s funny because those (“sure things”) start to fall to the back of the pack sometimes because you find something else.”
“I Like the Sound of That” can be found on Rascal Flatts’ current album, Rewind.
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Jay DeMarcus – “Sometimes you can be so sure of a song going into the studio, and you get in and cut it and you try to put the pieces together, and then all of a sudden it’s not what you thought it was, and then something you love so much, that you cut and you’re happy with, and you live with for about a month and you go listen to more songs, and you cut more songs. It’s funny because those start to fall to the back of the pack sometimes because you find something else.”
WHAT THEY’RE DOING THIS WEEK – SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 – MONDAY
Rascal Flatts are playing shows on Chicago on Friday (9/18) and in Cinncy on Saturday (9/19). The guys will be back on the Grand Ole Opry stage next week (9/22). Also, Joe Don celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday (9/13). The guys also scored a CMA nomination for Group of the Year at the upcoming 2015 CMA Awards.
2015 CMA NOMINEES – RASCAL FLATTS
Vocal Group of the Year – Rascal Flatts
The 49th Annual CMA Awards will be handed out live on ABC TV on November 4, 2015.
RASCAL FLATTS – JUST THE FACTS
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: Brand New single “I Like The Sound of That.”
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: In 2000. They were made members of the Grand Ole Opry on October 8, 2011.
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – “Riot”
RECENT TWEETS:
Rascal Flatts @rascalflatts Sunday, September 13
#HappyBirthday @JoeDonRooney! One of the sweetest souls & kindest human beings I’ve ever known. Love ya buddy!! #40isntold –@JayDeMarcus
Rascal Flatts @rascalflatts September 11
We will NEVER forget! #NeverForget https://twitter.com/rascalflatts/status/642462632344166400/photo/1
Rascal Flatts @rascalflatts September 10
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Be Aware. Be Able. Be Prepared. http://www.rascalflattsB1.com @JasonFoundation
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)