Country crooners hit the Valley this month Oct 10, 2009
Country newbie, Darius Rucker, opens for Rascal Flatts Thursday in Fresno ... Now hes a solo country singer and touring the country opening for Rascal Flatts like he will at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Fresnos Save Mart Center ... Rascal Flatts will once again stop in the Valley for the American Living Unstoppable Tour that will take them across the country. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Thursday a big night for music in Fresno Oct 10, 2009
Rascal Flatts heads to Fresno for Oct. 15 show. Superstar country trio Rascal Flatts is on its way back to Fresno ... Thursday is the biggest concert night of the year in Fresno, with country superstars Rascal Flatts at Save Mart Center, classical act The 5 Browns at Saroyan Theatre and rockers Stone Temple Pilots at The Big Fresno Fair's Paul Paul Theatre. (Fresno Bee)
Sonoma Wire Works Acquires DrumCore, KitCore and Famous Drummer Content Oct 9, 2009
Submersible products include grooves and drum sounds featuring Ben Smith (Heart), John Bishop (Ernie Watts), Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck, Zappa), Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver), Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt), Ned Douglas (Dave Stewart), Sly Dunbar (Bob Marley), Michael Shrieve (Santana), Alan White (John Lennon, Yes), Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam), John Tempesta (Rob Zombie), Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction), Lonnie Wilson (Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts), Luis Conte (Clapton, Sergio Mendes),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New York Based Singer-Songwriter Joanna Mosca Climbs into the Top 20 on FMQB's AC Chart as She Prepares for Live At Best Buy Appearance in Manhattan on October 8 Oct 3, 2009
Keep On Going features songs co-written with composers who have penned hits for numerous country artists, including Martina McBride and Rascal Flatts. She has also collaborated on the project with Grammy Award winning producers Tyrone Corbett and Robert Donsella, who have collectively worked with several American Idol artists signed to J Records and Wyclef Jeans label. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mobil Delvac sponsors Grascals tour Sep 30, 2009
Last year, JC Penney signed a three-year title sponsorship deal with Rascal Flatts in which the country-pop trio agreed to appear in television commercials, wear its American Living line of clothes onstage and record a song only available on CDs sold at the retail chain. JC Penney s access to the band s massive fan base included high-profile events such as a sold-out performance at Wrigley Field in Chicago this summer and an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show last month. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Getting To Know... Sep 24, 2009
What's in my iPod: Taylor Swift, Jack Johnson, Rascal Flatts and oldies. What I drive: Toyota Rav4. (Unlvrebels.com)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Sep 20, 2009
You have to hand it to Rascal Flatts. While many a country act has borrowed riffs and thundering bass lines from the 'classic rock' crowd, this Ohio-cum-Tennessee trio has correctly calculated that country fans want something else that the rockers deliver: Spectacle. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Chicken Catcher Kevin Skinner Wins 'America's Got Talent' Sep 18, 2009
" "I've always loved to perform," a misty-eyed Skinner, 35, said after beating out opera singer Barbara Padilla with his stirring rendition of Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" on Monday's performance show. After winning the $1 million top prize, the unassuming, guitar-strumming Skinner said he was looking forward to his new headlining gig in the "America's Got Talent" variety show in Las Vegas in October, hosted by the show's former host, Jerry Springer. "I want to go out there and... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tenors fourth in 'Talent' show Sep 18, 2009
The finale also featured performances by Rascal Flatts, Leona Lewis, winner of Britain's X Factor, Shakira and Susan Boyle. More Stories from News. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Time to take Susan Boyle seriously Sep 18, 2009
In truth, pop spent the last century developing a whole range of voices more individualistic and challenging than Boyle's -- Shakira's bilingual hiccup-growl or the nasal drone of Rascal Flatts lead singer Gary LeVox, or even the rich but untrained diva wail of Leona Lewis. These other stars also guested on "America's Got Talent," living out music's strange democracy -- as does Kevin Skinner, this season's winner, a former chicken wrangler with a distinct Kentucky twang. (FOX59, IN)
N.H. band takes third place on ‘America's Got Talent' season four Sep 17, 2009
(See related "chicken catcher" story for a photo of Boyle performing. At 9:20 p.m., Cannon reduced the top five to the top two. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Chicken catcher Kevin Skinner wins ‘America's Got Talent' Sep 17, 2009
The night also included performances by Thelma Houston ( Don't Leave Me This Way ), Leona Lewis ( Happy LOVE her), Cirque du Soleil, Shakira ( She Wolf ), and Rascal Flatts ( Summer Nights ). The show also brought out some of the worst acts of the auditions for a big production number that ended in a shotgun wedding between top 10 finalist Grandma Lee Lee Strong, 75, of Jacksonville, Fla. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Americas Got Talent finalists wow judges Sep 16, 2009
Leona Lewis, Shakira and Rascal Flatts are also scheduled to perform. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Rascal Flatts knows how to throw a party Sep 14, 2009
Gary LeVox (left) and Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts at the Comcast Center ... MANSFIELD - Through a mist of rain and an autumnal breeze whipping across the lawn seats, Rascal Flatts s opening salvo should have felt woefully out of place ... Rascal Flatts is arguably country music s biggest and best party band, led by confident and dexterous singer Gary LeVox. (Boston Globe)
Oprah sparks shopping traffic on Mag Mile Tues Sep 11, 2009
Those on hand to perform included the Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, James Taylor and Rascal Flatts. to draw people to their locations. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Oprah Fans Gather For Michigan Avenue Show Sep 10, 2009
Winfrey's production company, Harpo Productions, said it would cover all costs for police, paramedics and sanitation at the outdoor taping, which also featured Rascal Flatts, James Taylor and magician Criss Angel. "The Oprah Winfrey Show" normally is taped at the Harpo studios on Chicago's near west side. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Celebrity birthdays for Sept. 13-19 Sep 10, 2009
Country guitarist Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts is 34. Singer Fiona Apple is 32. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
McGraw, Black Eyed Peas kick off 2009 NFL season at Point State Park Sep 9, 2009
That September night, Rascal Flatts and Martina McBride performed for the crowd at Heinz Field, and the rest of Pittsburgh was treated to a concert by Diddy and other hip-hop acts live from. South Beach Miami. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
McKinney Police Reports - McKinney Courier-Gazette Sep 5, 2009
Stolen Property: MIRANDA LAMBERT , RED BULL , RASCAL FLATTS. Estimated Property Loss: $25. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
'American Idol' Alum Danny Gokey Signs Country Record Deal Sep 3, 2009
" And, as recent history has taught us (ahem, Syesha Mercado, Melinda Doolittle), finishing third and waiting awhile for your label deal isn't always a sure bet. But for spectacle-loving Wisconsin native Gokey, the last of this year's top four to cut a major-label contract, the wait was worth it. According to Gokey made a bit of history in the process, as his signing marked the first time in the show's history that the final four have all scored contracts with the show's recording entity, 19... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rascal Flatts dazzles without much new Aug 29, 2009
Rascal Flatts has frequented the Post-Gazette Pavilion nearly every year since the band's formation in 2000 ... Midway through Rascal Flatts' set, after dancing and screaming along to "Me and My Gang," the crowd was rewarded with a repeat of the song ... The three musicians appeared back on top of the video screens as they sang their version of the Beatles' "Revolution." And to the crowd's delight, Rucker returned to the stage and Rascal Flatts joined him in the Hootie & the Blowfish classic... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
ABC's 'Good Morning America' To Air CMA Awards Nominations Live From New York City Wednesday, Sept. 9 With Darius Rucker and Lee Ann Womack Aug 28, 2009
Rucker's transition has been highly praised, with The New York Times proclaiming he has "one of the year's most vibrant Country albums." Rucker is currently on tour with Rascal Flatts. "The excitement that comes with the announcements of the CMA Award nominations brings me such delight every year," Womack said. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What are you anticipating for the rest of 2009? Aug 28, 2009
Uber-popular country band Rascal Flatts is at Save Mart Center while Stone Temple Pilots rock the Big Fresno Fair. Whip it. (Fresno Bee)
Car show traffic may cause delays on turnpike this weekend Aug 27, 2009
Turnpike traffic conditions could be exacerbated by three other weekend events as well the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Lancaster County, a Rascal Flatts concert on Aug. 29 at Hersheypark Stadium and Williams Grove Speedway sprint-car racing in Mechanicsburg. Your View - Comment on this Story. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Comic Dane Cook heads to Fresno Aug 26, 2009
Rascal Flatts heads to Fresno for Oct. 15 show. Superstar country trio Rascal Flatts is on its way back to Fresno. (Fresno Bee)
Youve already met Aug 25, 2009
I know most on this blog are not country music fans, but the group Rascal Flatts has some of the best lyrics of any group out there ... Love Rascal Flatts, Reba, Carrie Underwood(newcomer), Trace Atkins, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, etc ... Leggs there is a shorteded version on Utube of the song with Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts doing a duet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Tickets On Sale Now: 'Bridge to Hope' All-Day Music Festival to Feature Top Artists, Gourmet Food, Art Show, Saturday, September 26th at Fort Mason's Great Meadow Aug 24, 2009
McKnight has collaborated with such superstars as Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Christina Aguilera, and Rascal Flatts to name a few. Currently, he co-hosts his own morning show on 94. (PR Newswire)
Clear Channel Radio's stripped Live Music Series Now a Digital Radio Station on iheartradio Aug 22, 2009
Other participating artists include Taylor Swift, Maxwell, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Linkin Park, Sugarland, Green Day, Kanye West, The Fray, Lily Allen, Bon Jovi, John Mayer, Silversun Pickups, Rascal Flatts, Leona Lewis, and many more. stripped radio is now available to Clear Channel Radios digital audience of more than 22 million unique monthly visitors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Clear Channel adds live music channel Aug 22, 2009
Participating artists include John Legend, Taylor Swift, Maxwell, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Linkin Park, Sugarland, Green Day, Kanye West, The Fray, Lily Allen, Bon Jovi, John Mayer, Silversun Pickups, Rascal Flatts, Leona Lewis, and more. Between songs, listeners will hear artists share stories ranging from their first concert as a fan to their favorite new music. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Mark Your Calendar Aug 20, 2009
Rascal Flatts at the Comcast Center. SEPTEMBER 13 | Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra Pops Concert at Rogers Center in North Andover. (Boston Globe)
It’s Lambert who rules the stage for Garden ‘Idols’ party Aug 19, 2009
Danny Gokey did an appealing white-boy version of PYT before descending into an airy puff of Rascal Flatts sentimentality. Anoop Desai pleased the tweens to no end. (Boston Globe)
Portrait of the boxer by himself Aug 16, 2009
With Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, and Vanessa Williams. Extras: Hoedown Throwdown tutorial; on Blu-ray, music videos and bloopers. (Boston Globe)
DVD: 'Hannah' doesn't fool anyone Aug 16, 2009
In their place: Songs by Rascal Flatts (playing on grandma's front porch, no less), Taylor Swift (at a town hoedown) and Miley. My favorite. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
iPod Shuffle with John Bauman, formerly of Sha Na Na Aug 14, 2009
God Bless the Broken Road, Rascal Flatts. 4. (Boston Globe)
Jamie Foxx is playing the musician Aug 14, 2009
Q. Rascal Flatts or George Strait. I want to spark a country war. (Boston Globe)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 13, 2009
Also: Rascal Flatts perform. Martha Stewart Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. (Boston Globe)
Free concert by Black Eyed Peas, McGraw to kick off Steelers' season Aug 12, 2009
In 2006, after the Steelers' one-for-the-thumb championship, Rascal Flatts and Martina McBride played in Heinz Field as part of the pregame party. Diddy and other acts were featured live from Miami, because the Steelers played the Dolphins that night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
LongHorn Steakhouse Cranks Up the Volume on Its 'Live at LongHorn' Music Program With Coke Zero and 'Tee Off & Tunes With Darius Rucker' Sweepstakes Aug 11, 2009
Rucker's transition has been highly praised, with The New York Times proclaiming he has "one of the year's most vibrant country albums." Rucker is currently on tour with Rascal Flatts. For more information, please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Idols show moves from awkward to admirable Aug 11, 2009
This means Danny Gokey's personal Elvis is Rascal Flatts. But then. (MSNBC -- Music)
Exclusive Version of Taylor Swift Music and Video Now Available Only to Best Buy's @15 Members Aug 8, 2009
"Looking back at being 15, I wouldn't have changed anything. If I had been popular, I would have been perfectly content with staying where I was, Swift says in the TSA. In high school, it's cool to be different. And the farther away you get from middle school, junior high, the more you realize that. In the real world, if you have something about yourself that's different, you're lucky. It's not a curse.The @15 platform strives to inspire teen-led social change at both the national and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Touring musicians fill days off with grub, golf Aug 7, 2009
The award for the most original day spent in Sioux City by a touring band that I'm aware of goes to two of the members of country band Rascal Flatts. Those boys talked Rooster's Harley-Davidson out of two motorcycles -- a Night Train and a Super Glide -- for a day of riding around the Loess Hills. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Pump up the volume and your workout Aug 5, 2009
Among the latest favorites: Boom Boom Pow by the Black Eyed Peas, Jai Ho by A.R. Rahman (from the movie Slumdog Millionaire), Poker Face by Lady Gaga, Waking Up in Vegas by Katy Perry, and, for the country music lovers, Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts. And, of course, in tribute to the King of Pop, Lombardi says, many are downloading Michael Jackson remixes like Black or White, P.Y.T. and Thriller. (MSNBC -- Health)
'American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi To Return Next Season Aug 4, 2009
" DioGuardi has been busy since season eight wrapped, writing and producing songs for , , Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Theory of a Deadman, Jessie James, Colbie Caillat, Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts. This report is provided by 00001E8A Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Blistering performance Jul 26, 2009
Rascal Flatts at the Cruzan Ampiteatre (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post). Its just hit after hit, my friend gushed toward the end of Rascal Flatts 20-song set at Cruzan Amphitheater tonight, and she was spot-on ... Now on their sixth album, you would think Rascal Flatts would be reinventing themselves, trying too hard. (The Palm Beach Post)
Keith Urban discusses his renewal Jul 26, 2009
Keith is very controlling, in a good sense, says Huff, a Nashville veteran who has helmed albums for Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and Martina McBride. But he had to surrender, ultimately, to the fact that he couldn t manage his addictions. (Boston Globe)
Rascal Flatts announces Fresno show Jul 25, 2009
Superstar country trio Rascal Flatts is on its way back to Fresno ... Last week Rascal Flatts sold out Wrigley Field in Chicago, drawing more than 37,000 fans. (Fresno Bee)
Ted KeithMLB POWER RANKINGS Jul 24, 2009
Andrus doesn't have any Elvis songs on his iPod and he learned English by reading the lyrics to Rascal Flatts songs while listening to them. Please, someone in Dallas give the man a copy of Heartbreak Hotel. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Astronauts use robot arm, go Twitter Jul 24, 2009
The 13 space station and Endeavour crew members were awakened early Tuesday by Mission Control with the Rascal Flatts' song "Life is a Highway.". The astronauts also will use social networking sites later in the day, taking questions from Earth via Twitter and YouTube. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Cover story: Stratham Fair lands the Sunset Man Jul 24, 2009
Records release, "Sunset Man," was produced by John Rich of the band Big & Rich and Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, Otto's brother-in-law. The album made its debut at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, scored three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and remained in the Top 5 Country Albums chart for six weeks after its release. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Two-minute drill: Georgia atop SEC in recruiting? Jul 22, 2009
I just feel like we ve lost something in the exchange besides that annoying Rascal Flatts song from last year. The regional broadcasts were a bit messy, but the alternative is corporate sterility. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CONCERT REVIEW: Turbo-charged Lambert steals 'Idol' tour stop in San Diego hometown Jul 21, 2009
Gokey's raspy soul voice sounded great in the opening numbers but the effort made some of the notes in his two-song Rascal Flatts set fall flat. He delivers a mini-sermon on reaching for you dreams near the end that comes off sincerely, having been inspired by the death of his wife, Sophia, one year ago this month. (North County Times)
TODAY concerts Jul 19, 2009
Web-only: The All-American Rejects answer questions from Rascal Flatts and Daughtry and reveal what gives them hell ... July 17: The All-American Rejects answer questions from the Rascal Flatts and Daughtry and reveal what gives them hell. (MSNBC -- News)
Danny Gokey Just Has To 'Get The Twang Right' For Country Career Jul 18, 2009
He produced Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts," Gokey said. "There's no twang in me, but I love the message that country [has ... Country might seem like an odd fit for Gokey, who won over legions of fans on "Idol" with his husky voice and soulful takes on Michael Jackson, Seal and Ben E. King, but he was quick to point out that he performed an Underwood song on the show and has been working some Rascal Flatts tunes into his Idols Live ... "Think about it: Rascal Flatts, they're like really... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kris Allen Shows Off, Adam Lambert Hypnotizes On 'American Idol' Tour Jul 18, 2009
" By the time Lil stripped down to a halter top to sing "Single Ladies," I was convinced that there was no place on Earth more divine at that very moment. The second half of the show kicked off with an Allison Iraheta mini-concert that was as bitchin' as it was brief. The 17-year-old has the vocal prowess of a singer twice her age and she already has the "diva" staging down pat: The youngster sang while a giant fan blew her hair back like she was Mariah Carey. Adorable! I also have to give it up... (VHI.com -- Music News)
'American Idol' Fans Fawn Over Adam Lambert At L.A. Tour Stop Jul 18, 2009
" Beth also had to admit that Danny Gokey won her over. "I did like his inspirational song," she said of Danny's cover of Rascal Flatts' "My Wish. " "Like, 'Keep dreaming, be a dreamer. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Sweden's country girl Jul 16, 2009
Some girl bands, country bands, started and are really successful and we get all those bands (in Sweden), Rascal Flatts and the Dixie Chicks. They come more and more. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mote brings Christian sound to Scott County Jul 16, 2009
Others who have benefitted from his talents include Rascal Flatts, Randy Travis, The Martins, Mark Lowry, Trace Adkins, The Gaither Vocal Band and Kenny Chesney. On his way through from having performed in Bastrop, LA, and en route to Nashville, Mote paid his first performance visit to this area of Mississippi after having been to Jackson and Meridian in the past. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Today in History Jul 10, 2009
Country singer Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) is 39. Actress Sofia Vergara is 37. (Yahoo News)
Daily TV guide Jul 10, 2009
Daniel Radcliffe; Rascal Flatts. Also: real estate. (Boston Globe)
Heading to the county fair? Jul 9, 2009
Last concert I went to at the fair was Rascal Flatts, that was back in '02, right as they were getting big. I just wish we didn't always have to have country music, but I think I am in the minority on that. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Best Sellers-Audio Jul 3, 2009
"Unstoppable," Rascal Flatts ... "Unstoppable," Rascal Flatts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 5-11 Jul 2, 2009
Country singer Gary LeVox (leh-VOH') of Rascal Flatts is 39. Actor Adrian Grenier ("Entourage,""Cecil B. DeMented") is 33. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
What Is Auto-Tune? Jun 30, 2009
And the trend isn't just popular among hip-hop and pop stars, either, as several country artists (including Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts) have used it Auto-Tune on record and in concert. Either way, despite the controversies and for better or worse Auto-Tune remains one of the defining sounds of this era. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Boxee Alpha for Windows Jun 26, 2009
As much as I liked its smooth design, I found Boxee's interface annoyingly difficult to navigate on my PC. After I clicked into a video ("Stand" by Rascal Flatts), it took me a few minutes to realize that I needed keyboard shortcuts to get back to the main screen--or to cycle through the main menu again. In general, I'm a fan of keyboard shortcuts, but Boxee provides no on-screen indicators of the necessary key commands. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
CMA Festival Hits All The Right Notes Jun 25, 2009
A 3-hour rain delay Thursday night prevented Rascal Flatts from performing during the nightly concerts at LP Field, but the power trio made its way through the press gauntlet before the downpour ... Like almost every other act appearing during the week, Rascal Flatts talked about the importance of fans and how artists in other genres are coming to realize that today's music industry requires a new level of transparency. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
