 Rascal Flatts, a country trio known primarily for its
pleasing harmony, is comprised of
Gary Levox,
Jay Demarcus, and
Joe Don Rooney.
Demarcus and
Levox, both from Columbus, OH, founded the group and
later added Rooney, a Picher, OK, native. The blend now
known as
Rascal Flatts came together when second cousins
Demarcus and
Levox invited Rooney to sit in as a substitute guitar
player at a Printer's Alley gig in Nashville.
Demarcus and Rooney were also playing in country star
Chely Wright's band at the time. The rest is history.
After landing a record deal with Lyric Street Records,
Rascal Flatts recorded an eclectic mix of country, pop,
R&B, and more with the trio's debut self-titled album. "Prayin'
for Daylight" became the group's first smash single. "This
Everyday Love" soon followed, with almost as many accolades.
Rascal Flatts's second album, Melt, appeared in October 2002.
With the success of first single "These Days," Melt sold a
million copies in eight weeks. A live album served as an
amiable segue between Melt and 2004's chart-topping Feels
Like Today, while Me and My Gang arrived in April 2006. ~
Rick Cohoon, All Music Guide
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