Rascal Flatts Have Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Rascal Flatts to Recieve Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In less than 24 hours Rascal Flatts will be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  I'm so excited and proud of the trio for yet another well deserved honor.  Join other fans watching the event live via internet stream.  For more information check out below, this is directly from http://www.walkoffame.com/ official website.

RASCAL FLATTS TO BE HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

WHO:       RASCAL FLATTS

                Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Leron Gubler
                Guest speaker: David Foster\

WHAT:     2,480th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
                in the Category of RECORDING

WHERE:  6664 Hollywood Boulevard
                in front of Sergeant Supply Store

WHEN:    September 17, 2012, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.

               This ceremony will be live video-streamed at www.WalkofFame.com

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that Hollywood will go country when Rascal Flatts is honored with a star on the famed Walk of Fame on September 17, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. “Fans from all over the country have been anxiously awaiting for their favorite country band to get their star!” stated Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez.

Rascal Flatts began their musical journey in the year 2000 when they released their first album. It was just a couple of years earlier when Gary LeVox (lead vocals) and Jay DeMarcus (bassist and background vocals), cousins from the Columbus, Ohio, and Joe Don Rooney, from Picher, Oklahoma, teamed up in a club in Nashville's Printers Alley.  It was in that club, the Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar, where they discovered they had a vocal sound that was something special.

That sound quickly earned the band a record deal and talent, drive, and great song selection did the rest. Their now impressive list of career accolades includes more than 21 million albums sold and 25 million digital downloads.  They have seen 14 singles hit the top of the charts, spending more than eight months collectively at #1. They have won more than 40 major awards, including seven ACM trophies for “Vocal Group of the Year” and six trophies for CMA “Vocal Group of the Year.”

Recently they added a Grand Ole Opry membership and the prestigious Country Radio Seminar 2012 Artist Humanitarian Award to their list of accomplishments for their charitable endeavors with the Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, where they have donated more than 3 million dollars, the Make A Wish foundation, The Jason Foundation and The American Red Cross.

Their list of hits constitutes one of the great bodies of work in modern country music, with "Bless the Broken Road," "What Hurts The Most," "My Wish," "Take Me There," "Here Comes Goodbye," “Life Is A Highway,” “I Won’t Let Go,” and many more.

Rascal Flatts new album CHANGED, released earlier this spring, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, giving them the distinction of being one of only four acts to have seven consecutive studio albums debut in the top spot.

Their performances are state-of-the art, house-rocking extravaganzas, sold-out excursions that have resulted in more than six million career concert tickets sold. The tally will continue with this year’sFarmers Insurance Presents “Changed Tour” currently running across the US and Canada this summer and fall.

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For additional information go to www.rascalflatts.com.  

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

Looking Back: Rascal Flatts 2011 Recap

As the new year begins, Rascal Flatts fans eagerly anticipate new music, events and milestones from their favorite group in 2012.  While waiting to see what the future holds, it is the perfect time for us  to reflect on Rascal Flatts previous year's accomplishments.  In 2011 Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney had what has become the norm for the trio since beginning their journal together in 1999, this has been another fast paced, jam packed year.  Rascal Flatts started the year with the winter leg of their Nothing Like This Tour kicking off in January and ended with Gary, Jay and Joe Don as the host to the America’s Opry Weekend Year-End Special.  In between some of the MANY events included...

A huge milestone for Rascal Flatts and one that I am sure must top their list ... Induction into the Grand Ole Opry. 

I Won't Let Go became their 25th Top 10 Hit and their 13th Number 1 Hit

An amazing 29 city Flatts Fest Tour (many of which were sold out!) along with several other appearances such as several Grand Ole Opry appearances, CMA Festival, Stagecoach Country Music Festival and the Houston Rodeo.

Rascal Flatts teamed up with Best Buy and the Grammy Foundation donating $5,000 to Centennial High School in Franklin, TN and surprising the students with an appearance 

They were also the receipants of the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award for their philanthropic efforts to help raise awareness and funds for innovative cancer research.

There were various TV performances including 

• Nothing Like This Special 

• The Today Show
• CMA Awards
• CMA Country Christmas
• The Oprah Winfrey Show's "Farewell"
• CMT Awards Show
• Girls Night Out
• Good Morning America
• GAC Back Story

Also various nominations including...

• People's Choice Award Favorite Country Artist and Favorite Touring Group
• CMTs Top 30 Videos of 2011
• GAC's Top 50 Videos of 2011 (I Won't Let Go & Easy)
• CMA Group of the Year
• Eventful's Fans' Choice Award at The Billboard Touring Awards
• 3 ACA for Artist of the Year: Duo or Group, Single of the Year: Duo or Group, & Touring Headline Package of the Year
• CMTs 20 Greatest Men 20 Year Special
• Teen Choice Award for Favorite Country Group

• 3 CMT Awards for Video of the Year ("Why Wait"), Group Video of the Year ("Why Wait"), and Collaborative Video of the Year ("That Should Be Me" with Justin Bieber)

Various Charitable activites including the annual visit to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital & Fund Raiser, Suicide Awareness campaign with the Jason Foundation and participating in the UNICEF Month of Giving.

There were various performances included among them singing the National Anthem at The Brickyard 400 and Rascal Flatts also performed at and participated in the Bush Center Warrior Open golf tournament held by former President George W. Bush for soldiers who had been severely wounded during their tours in Iraq and Afghanistan

I Won't Let Go and Easy were both certified as Gold for 500,000 digital downloads in 2011.

Rascal Flatts was featured as cartooned participants in the Facebook game CMT Platinum Life: Country

Some other TV appearances included CMT Insider, GAC Headline Country, E! News, Fox News, Inside the PGA and an episode of West Coast Customs revolving around the design and build of their Rascal Flatts Red Camaro. 

There were tons of radio specials and interviews!!

And there were the individual appearances during their down time such as Jay performing at year end with his dad, Gary taking part in a Christmas event for church and Joe performing at a pro-am golf event.   

Of course Gary, Jay and Joe Don made some well deserved and I am sure precious time for relaxation and fun ... golfing, hunting, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

These three do so much, I am positive there are many things omitted from my list however I am sure you get the idea, they were busy! 

So here's to you guys!  Thank you for all you have given to us, it's been a wonderful year... we love you!  

Happy New Year!!

Grand Ole Opry Welcomes Rascal Flatts As Newest Members

Congratulations Rascal Flatts!!
 

Joe Don Rooney,  Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus

"We are humbled by this and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us and the Grand Ole Opry" .... Joe Don Rooney

"You have witnessed the greatest night of our lives" .... Gary LeVox 

“one of the titles we’re most proud of is member of the Grand Ole Opry.” .... Jay DeMarcus

 Rascal Flatts have officially been inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry. The ceremony took place during the Opry's 86th Birthday Bash on October 8, 2011. Rascal Flatts accepted their awards from Little Jimmy Dickens in front of a packed house of family, friends and fans. In addition, President George W. Bush extended his and former First Lady Laura Bush congratulations to the Flatts along with birthday wishes to the Opry via a video message.

 Little Jimmy Dickens presents Rascal Flatts with their Opry Member Awards
Saturday, October 8, 2011

Please visit Opry.com for a complete story of Rascal Flatts induction and Opry's 86th Birthday Bash.

Rascal Flatts Surprised by Opry Invitation

Congratulations Rascal Flatts!

Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney newest members of the Grand Ole Opry

Last night, September 27, 2011 Vince Gill, long time friend and hero to Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus appeared on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry to hand Joe Don the guitar that he would use for the next song. The surprised Joe Don announced "I got a new guitar tech by the way guys" to Gary and Jay as Gill made his way to the circle.  Vince Gill then explains that he played golf with the three about a week ago and he "kicked the crap outta them" so he was there to collect his winnings of $500.  After a minute of promising to he would not leave the stage without his money Vince becomes serious about his true mission. He tells his friends that they Rascal Flatts have been chosen to become the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry family. It was obvious that the men of Rascal Flatts were overcome with emotion as the packed house of the Opry roared with approval.

Watch the video below to see Vince Gill surprise long time friends Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus with the news that Rascal Flatts and their fans have longed to hear.

In one very sweet short second Rascal Flatts went from being the Special Guest to becoming the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry family.  Watch the second half of this historic evening as Rascal Flatts are joined by Vince Gill performing Gill's song Whenever You Come Around.

Rascal Flatts will be officially inducted Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the 86th Birthday Bash for the Grand Ole Opry.  There are a few tickets left that may be purchased here .

A final note to Gary, Jay and Joe Don ...

There are not adequate words to express what this achievement means to your fans ... your fam and the pride we felt, the tears of joy we shed as your friend Vince Gill extended the Opry invitation. We believe in you and your gift of music touches our hearts and souls. We laugh and cry embraced by the lyrics and melodies you have given us. We love deeper and fight battles harder encouraged by the words you share through your musical expressions that are passionate and personal to our very lives.  You have given us so much and our response is to love you, holding you in our hearts as though each of you are a part of us.  To be a part of the Opry family is an honor that we have wanted for you and to us, your fam, this acknowledgement is as priceless as each of  you.  Congratulations!!

Rascal Flatts Has Another #1 Hit With "I Won't Let Go"

 Congratulations to Rascal Flatts!! 

"I Won't Let Go" is number one!! 

I Won't Let Go is number ONE on Mediabase Country Top 50 chart.  I Won't Let Go is the second release from the Nothing Like This album and Rascal Flatts 13th single to go to the number one spot. Nothing Like This is the first album released by Rascal Flatts under the Big Machine Record label and has already produced two number one hits!  

Why Wait the first single released from the current album also shot up to the number one position and is currently nominated for the 2011 CMT Video Of The Year and Group Video Of The Year.  Fans may go to CMT.com to vote for Rascal Flatts through June 7, 2011.

Rascal Flatts to receive the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award

Joe Don Rooney  ~  Gary LeVox  ~  Jay DeMarcus

Although the award Rascal Flatts will be receiving is the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award this award is not for their musical contributions but for their philanthropic contributions.  Rascal Flatts continues to give of themselves to bring awareness and financial support to so many causes.  The Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award is for their involvement in the battle against cancer.  

Over and over the men of Rascal Flatts; Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney give of themselves from the heart, yet another reason their fans LOVE them so much.

Congratulations Rascal Flatts! 

The following post is copied directly from Rascal Flatts Fan Club News as posted February 22, 2011

Rascal Flatts Earn More Honors For Their Philanthropy Work

Rascal Flatts will be honored with the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award at the T.J. Martell Foundation's Honors Gala in Nashville on March 28. The event brings together business, medical, sports and entertainment industry leaders and celebrities to raise awareness and funds for innovative cancer research. Over the last several years, the guys have lent their name and donated their time to numerous charities, including the TJ Martell Foundation, the Monroe Carrell Children’s hospital at Vanderbilt, the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross and the Jason Foundation (which raises awareness of teen suicide), as well as the Make A Wish Foundation.

They have often been praised for their good work in the community, being presented with the Shining Star Award, the Nashville Symphony’s Harmony Award, the ACM Humanitarian Award and most recently, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital named their Pediatric Surgery Center, the “Rascal Flatts Surgery Center.” “It truly is an honor and a blessing to be in a place to be able to give back and be able to influence the community that you live in,” said the Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus during a recent press conference at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. In other news, Jay DeMarcus earned a Dove Award nomination from the Gospel Music Association for his work as a producer on Austin Bridge's album, Times Like These, which is nominated for country album of the year. The awards will be presented April 20 at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

You can go here for more information about the TJ Martell Foundation and to purchase tickets to this event.

Rascal Flatts Added to Music City Walk Of Fame

Rascal Flatts will receive yet another well deserved honor in Nashville November 7, 2010 as they become one of 48 artist inducted to Music City Walk of Fame.  Their sidewalk marker will be unveiled in the Walk Of Fame Ceremony at 2pm.  The ceremony is free to the public. Check out previous ceremonies to see what it's like. If you can be in Nashville that day it is a once in a lifetime event you won't want to miss.

Congratulations Rascal Flatts!! 

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Below is an article as posted by GAC

Rascal Flatts Joins Elite Walk of Fame Class

By Tom Roland | Comments (12)

Rascal Flatts and four members of the Country Music Hall of Fame will all receive additional recognition next month when they’re embedded in the Music City Walk of Fame in downtown Nashville.

Little Jimmy Dickens, Kris Kristofferson, Mel Tillis and the late Eddy Arnold — all of whom have bronze plaques nearby in the Hall of Fame — will have their names etched in the pavement alongside Rascal Flatts Nov. 7. So will the late Bobby Hebb, a Nashville-based artist who earned a 1960s hit with “Sunny.”

A project of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Walk of Fame is sponsored by GAC, Gibson Guitars, Metro Parks and the City of Nashville.

The sidewalk markers are set in a prime location. Walk of Fame Park is located on Demonbreun between 4th Street and 5th Street. Across the street on the southern side of the park is the Country Music Hall and Museum. Immediately to the west of the park is Bridgestone Arena, where the Country Music Association presents its 44th annual awards Nov. 10, three days after the Walk of Fame ceremony.

Two of the new inductees, Mel Tillis and Kris Kristofferson, were regulars at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, a bar just two blocks away from the park where country stars and songwriters gathered regularly during the 1960s. Kris and Mel will co-host a celebration of Tootsie’s 50th anniversary at the Ryman with Terri Clark the same night they join the Walk of Fame.

The new entries bring the total number of plaques in the Walk to 48. A few of the previous inductees: Reba McEntire, Marty Stuart, Steve Wariner, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ronnie Milsap, Trace Adkins, Dolly Parton, Josh Turner and Martina McBride.