Joe Don Rooney, best known for playing guitar in one of country music’s most successful groups, Rascal Flatts, has broken his long silence since pleading guilty to a 2021 DUI. In a lengthy social-media post, he affirmed his sobriety and also dispelled a rumor that he was transitioning.
“There have been so many rumors and opinions thrown around about me — but I’m finally healthy and ready for the world. And No, I’m not transitioning to be a woman,” he wrote. “That thought has never entered my mind. Nothing...
“There have been so many rumors and opinions thrown around about me — but I’m finally healthy and ready for the world. And No, I’m not transitioning to be a woman,” he wrote. “That thought has never entered my mind. Nothing...
- 1/3/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
American Idol Season 21 Episode 3 featured more emotional, silly, and breathtaking auditions from hopefuls in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Nashville. Among the evening’s highlights was a car accident survivor who brought Lionel Richie to tears, a singer with perfect pitch, and lots of original songs. Here’s a recap of Sunday, March 5’s auditions.
[Spoiler alert: The following story contains spoilers for American Idol Season 21 Episode 3.]
Elijah McCormick auditions on ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 3 | Eric McCandless/ABC Tanner Charles surprised his girlfriend with a sweet original song
Tanner Charles, 21, is a valet from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The singer-songwriter brought his girlfriend along to his audition because he planned to surprise her with an original tune for her birthday. The judges jumped at the opportunity for a romantic moment, inviting Delaney into the audition room. Tanner’s song, “Golden Eyes,” made Katy Perry yearn for a young love like theirs — Orlando Bloom, take notes.
Tanner’s talent was clear,...
[Spoiler alert: The following story contains spoilers for American Idol Season 21 Episode 3.]
Elijah McCormick auditions on ‘American Idol’ Season 21 Episode 3 | Eric McCandless/ABC Tanner Charles surprised his girlfriend with a sweet original song
Tanner Charles, 21, is a valet from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The singer-songwriter brought his girlfriend along to his audition because he planned to surprise her with an original tune for her birthday. The judges jumped at the opportunity for a romantic moment, inviting Delaney into the audition room. Tanner’s song, “Golden Eyes,” made Katy Perry yearn for a young love like theirs — Orlando Bloom, take notes.
Tanner’s talent was clear,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rascal Flatts are a band who are also members of the Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet.
They are a country trio comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay Demarcus, and Joe Don Rooney.
They received the 2008 Academy of Country Music/Home Depot Humanitarian Award for their donation to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville.
Charities & foundations supported
Rascal Flatts has supported the following charities:
ACM Lifting LivesBoys & Girls Clubs of AmericaCelebrity Fight Night FoundationCity of HopeClothes Off Our BackFeeding AmericaFisher House FoundationGRAMMY FoundationJason FoundationMake-a-Wish FoundationMonroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at VanderbiltMuhammad Ali Parkinson CenterMuscular Dystrophy AssociationMusiCaresRed CrossSpecial OlympicsTim Tebow Foundation Read more about Rascal Flatts's charity work and events. Related articles Red Cross Announces The 2008 Celebrity CabinetRascal Flatts Include Red Cross In New Music VideoRascal Flatts Donates Millions to Children’s HospitalAttention Country Music Fans: The Grammy Charities Auction Is For YouSingers Make Paper Dolls For Charity...
They are a country trio comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay Demarcus, and Joe Don Rooney.
They received the 2008 Academy of Country Music/Home Depot Humanitarian Award for their donation to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville.
Charities & foundations supported
Rascal Flatts has supported the following charities:
ACM Lifting LivesBoys & Girls Clubs of AmericaCelebrity Fight Night FoundationCity of HopeClothes Off Our BackFeeding AmericaFisher House FoundationGRAMMY FoundationJason FoundationMake-a-Wish FoundationMonroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at VanderbiltMuhammad Ali Parkinson CenterMuscular Dystrophy AssociationMusiCaresRed CrossSpecial OlympicsTim Tebow Foundation Read more about Rascal Flatts's charity work and events. Related articles Red Cross Announces The 2008 Celebrity CabinetRascal Flatts Include Red Cross In New Music VideoRascal Flatts Donates Millions to Children’s HospitalAttention Country Music Fans: The Grammy Charities Auction Is For YouSingers Make Paper Dolls For Charity...
- 12/13/2022
- Look to the Stars
Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney will serve two days in jail and lose his driver’s license after pleading guilty on Wednesday to a 2021 DUI charge, according to The Tennessean.
A Class A misdemeanor, it carried up to 11 months and 29 days of jail time. Rooney’s remaining sentence of 11 months and 27 days will be suspended, but the country star will be required to take a DUI course. He’s also able to apply for a restricted driver’s license to operate a vehicle with a built-in breathalyzer.
Rooney was...
A Class A misdemeanor, it carried up to 11 months and 29 days of jail time. Rooney’s remaining sentence of 11 months and 27 days will be suspended, but the country star will be required to take a DUI course. He’s also able to apply for a restricted driver’s license to operate a vehicle with a built-in breathalyzer.
Rooney was...
- 6/3/2022
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
NFL veteran and Super Bowl Champion, Kevin Carter and co-host Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts hosted the Grand Finale of “Waiting for Wishes” Celebrity Waiters Dinner at the Hilton Nashville Downtown on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Kevin Carter, Tim McGraw and Jay DeMarcus
Credit/Copyright: Terry Wyatt
The star-studded event benefited The Kevin Carter Foundation and Make-a-Wish Middle Tennessee. The event series, which concluded with this Grand Finale, has raised 2.5 million to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions through Make-a-Wish of Middle Tennessee.
The celebrity event, emceed by former Wkrn’s John Dwyer (for all 20 years) was an exclusive, VIP evening where hosts Carter and DeMarcus invited professional athletes, country music artists and various celebrities from all over the country to wait tables, followed by the Official After-Party – Jammin’ with Jay DeMarcus & Friends, emceed by SiriusXM The Highway’s Storme Warren. DeMarcus showcased his new band Generation Radio...
Kevin Carter, Tim McGraw and Jay DeMarcus
Credit/Copyright: Terry Wyatt
The star-studded event benefited The Kevin Carter Foundation and Make-a-Wish Middle Tennessee. The event series, which concluded with this Grand Finale, has raised 2.5 million to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions through Make-a-Wish of Middle Tennessee.
The celebrity event, emceed by former Wkrn’s John Dwyer (for all 20 years) was an exclusive, VIP evening where hosts Carter and DeMarcus invited professional athletes, country music artists and various celebrities from all over the country to wait tables, followed by the Official After-Party – Jammin’ with Jay DeMarcus & Friends, emceed by SiriusXM The Highway’s Storme Warren. DeMarcus showcased his new band Generation Radio...
- 4/27/2022
- Look to the Stars
Life is a highway and the next stop just so happens to be reality TV. While many fans may know Jay DeMarcus as a member of the country music group Rascal Flatts, they may not be familiar with his family—until now! In a new series for Netflix titled DeMarcus Family Rules, Jay and his wife Allison DeMarcus are opening their home up for camera crews. What comes next is a show built on family and love. "It was important for us to really have a whole lot of heart in our show. Let it be a show that the whole family can watch together," Jay shared with E! News exclusively. "We live in a world right now that is so troubled and a lot of people are hurting and there's bad news on the television...
- 8/19/2020
- E! Online
Rascal Flatts have recorded a poignant tribute to Kenny Rogers, releasing their cover of the late singer’s “Through the Years” to streaming services on Friday. Country Music Hall of Fame member Rogers died March 20th of natural causes.
The trio of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney, and Jay DeMarcus originally performed the song as part of the special “Cmt Giants Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares,” which aired in early April. Their version is built off a soft, programmed drum rhythm and electric piano, with Gary LeVox singing it...
The trio of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney, and Jay DeMarcus originally performed the song as part of the special “Cmt Giants Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares,” which aired in early April. Their version is built off a soft, programmed drum rhythm and electric piano, with Gary LeVox singing it...
- 5/1/2020
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
In early 2000, just as a new year, decade, and millennium were getting underway, a year-old country-pop trio debuted on the charts with their first single for Disney’s Nashville-based label, Lyric Street. The group, made up of singer Gary LeVox, bassist and keyboard player (and LeVox’s second cousin) Jay DeMarcus, and guitarist Joe Don Rooney, was Rascal Flatts and their debut hit was the harmony-rich “Prayin’ for Daylight.”
Twenty years later, Rascal Flatts have just announced they will ride off into the sunset with their Farewell: Life Is a Highway Tour,...
Twenty years later, Rascal Flatts have just announced they will ride off into the sunset with their Farewell: Life Is a Highway Tour,...
- 1/7/2020
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Twenty years after they launched their country-music career together, Rascal Flatts are hitting the road for one final tour. The trio of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney, and Jay DeMarcus made an appearance on CBS This Morning on Tuesday, where they announced dates for the upcoming Farewell: Life Is a Highway Tour.
“When we started out 20 years ago, we could not imagine all of the people, places and gifts we would encounter,” the group tweeted earlier today. “[T]here is no sadness. Just new chapters, new journeys, and new beginnings.”
When we started out 20 years ago,...
“When we started out 20 years ago, we could not imagine all of the people, places and gifts we would encounter,” the group tweeted earlier today. “[T]here is no sadness. Just new chapters, new journeys, and new beginnings.”
When we started out 20 years ago,...
- 1/7/2020
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Jay DeMarcus is opening up about his decision to put his first daughter up for adoption. The Rascal Flatts artist is detailing the ups and downs of his life in his new memoir Shotgun Angels: My Story of Broken Roads and Unshakeable Hope. In the book, which was released on April 30, the bassist reveals that he has fathered not two children, but three. According to People, the artist shares that many years ago, when he was in his 20s, he and his girlfriend at the time, Maggie, accidentally conceived a child after having intercourse for the first time. "We'd had sex one time, but I knew it. I knew she was pregnant," DeMarcus says, explaining the moment he realized the...
- 4/30/2019
- E! Online
In January, Rascal Flatts informed fans that they would not be moving forward with a proposed series of Rascal Flatts-themed restaurants. This week, a massive exposé by the Arizona Republic explains why, linking the venture to an alleged mobster named Frank Capri, who, according to the report, bilked developers out of money before construction was ever completed.
The Cma Award-winning trio — made up of members Joe Don Rooney, Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox — were not directly involved with the project and had no ownership in the chain. According to a...
The Cma Award-winning trio — made up of members Joe Don Rooney, Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox — were not directly involved with the project and had no ownership in the chain. According to a...
- 3/13/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Rascal Flatts put together a playlist of classic-radio staples for their Jukebox Ep this past December, a collection of covers by Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis and others. In May, the enduring vocal group will unveil its own live playlist: their new warm-weather tour dubbed the Summer Playlist Tour.
Launching in Cincinnati, the trek will keep the trio of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus on the road through September with various artists in the opening slots (they vary by date). Lee Brice, Billy Currington, Jimmie Allen, Morgan Evans,...
Launching in Cincinnati, the trek will keep the trio of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus on the road through September with various artists in the opening slots (they vary by date). Lee Brice, Billy Currington, Jimmie Allen, Morgan Evans,...
- 2/8/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Rascal Flatts return with a lilting song of devotion in “Back to Life,” a new single that follows the trio’s most recent studio album, Back to Us.
Penned by Cary Barlowe, Niko Moon, Shay Mooney (of Dan + Shay) and Fred Wilhelm, “Back to Life” glides on a gently swinging rhythm and lists a series of reasons large and small that create a sense of renewal in love, from dancing around the living room to falling asleep five minutes into a movie. “She puts that beat in my chest,...
Penned by Cary Barlowe, Niko Moon, Shay Mooney (of Dan + Shay) and Fred Wilhelm, “Back to Life” glides on a gently swinging rhythm and lists a series of reasons large and small that create a sense of renewal in love, from dancing around the living room to falling asleep five minutes into a movie. “She puts that beat in my chest,...
- 9/28/2018
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Todd Chrisley has friends in high places, including plenty of musicians who live or work in Nashville. The latest episode of Chrisley Knows Best features one of Todd Chrisley’s best friends — Jay DeMarcus and his wife Allison. With a vacation in order, the two families decided to get together for some quality time. You may recognize Jay DeMarcus. He is part of the country band Rascal Flatts. His wife, Allison, has been shown on Chrisley Knows Best in the past as well because she is friends with Julie Chrisley. When all of them get together, things get pretty exciting. […]
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- 7/3/2018
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
Steve Perry! Bobby Bones! A new wig for Katy Perry! All of the stars came out for Sunday’s American Idol, the first half of Season 16’s two-part finale, which gave the Top 3 one last chance to earn viewers’ votes.
Caleb Hutchinson, Gabby Barrett and Maddie Poppe took the stage to debut their brand-new original singles, then delivered encores of their favorite performances from earlier in the season. We also got to (re)enjoy original ditties from Catie Turner, Michelle Sussett, Jonny Brenns and Harper Grace.
I was going to include a disclaimer in this recap about how I’ll...
Caleb Hutchinson, Gabby Barrett and Maddie Poppe took the stage to debut their brand-new original singles, then delivered encores of their favorite performances from earlier in the season. We also got to (re)enjoy original ditties from Catie Turner, Michelle Sussett, Jonny Brenns and Harper Grace.
I was going to include a disclaimer in this recap about how I’ll...
- 5/21/2018
- TVLine.com
Each of the “American Idol” finalists — Gabby Barrett, Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe — performed three songs on the show on Sunday, May 20. We want to know which of these Top 3 sounded like a winner to you. To recap, each sang a tune dedicated to their respective hometowns. They also did an encore of their favorite song from a previous episode. And they debuted their respective winner’s singles.
Heading into Sunday’s show, Gabby Barrett was the clear favorite, according to our poll of viewers. She has registered a whopping 53% of the vote to date. Poppe is in second with 34% while Hutchinson lags behind with an unlucky 13% of the total tally.
Scroll down to review the songs that they sang on Sunday’s show and then vote in our poll for your personal pick. And be sure to sound off on this ABC revival of “American Idol” in the comments section.
Heading into Sunday’s show, Gabby Barrett was the clear favorite, according to our poll of viewers. She has registered a whopping 53% of the vote to date. Poppe is in second with 34% while Hutchinson lags behind with an unlucky 13% of the total tally.
Scroll down to review the songs that they sang on Sunday’s show and then vote in our poll for your personal pick. And be sure to sound off on this ABC revival of “American Idol” in the comments section.
- 5/21/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Caleb Lee Hutchinson may not win “American Idol” on Monday but he already has a hit with the single he recorded for the finale. “Johnny Cash Heart” was released on Friday and is already in the top 10 on the iTunes country music chart. The song was penned by a trio of Nashville talents: James Slater, Jay DeMarcus and Kat Higgins. Hutchinson was surprised by the success of the single and took to Twitter to express his gratitude. “Thank you so much guys, y’all have no clue how much this means to me. I love y’all so much.”
Take a listen to his new song and then vote in our poll as to whether or not you think Hutchinson will win season 16 of “American Idol” and have this re-released as the official single of the show. Besides this new tune, this talented 17-year-old also performed two others on the May 20 show.
Take a listen to his new song and then vote in our poll as to whether or not you think Hutchinson will win season 16 of “American Idol” and have this re-released as the official single of the show. Besides this new tune, this talented 17-year-old also performed two others on the May 20 show.
- 5/20/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The final three contestants on “American Idol” — Gabby Barrett, Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe — will each sing three songs on the show on Sunday, May 20. The Top 3 will kick off the evening with a tune dedicated to their respective hometowns. During those numbers, expect to see plenty of clips of their recent returns to their childhood homes. Each finalist has also picked one of their favorite songs from a previous episode to reprise. This live telecast will conclude with world premiere performances by each of their winner’s singles.
Scroll down for spoilers of the songs that your favorites will be singing on this episode, which will air live from coast to coast. This two-hour telecast begins at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et, with voting also kicking off then. Be sure to cast your ballot for your personal pick at the bottom of this post. And sound off...
Scroll down for spoilers of the songs that your favorites will be singing on this episode, which will air live from coast to coast. This two-hour telecast begins at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et, with voting also kicking off then. Be sure to cast your ballot for your personal pick at the bottom of this post. And sound off...
- 5/20/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Voice coaches and their season 13 advisors go way back.
In a clip shared exclusively with People, Miley Cyrus, Blake Shelton, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Levine sit down with the superstar musicians they tapped as mentors for their team during the upcoming battle rounds and share how they first met.
Cyrus is enlisting the help of none other than her father Billy Ray Cyrus, and of course, it’s not the first time the pair have worked together. Billy Ray recounts the first time his daughter got up on stage and how “those fans went crazy” for her.
“I remember looking at you and saying,...
In a clip shared exclusively with People, Miley Cyrus, Blake Shelton, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Levine sit down with the superstar musicians they tapped as mentors for their team during the upcoming battle rounds and share how they first met.
Cyrus is enlisting the help of none other than her father Billy Ray Cyrus, and of course, it’s not the first time the pair have worked together. Billy Ray recounts the first time his daughter got up on stage and how “those fans went crazy” for her.
“I remember looking at you and saying,...
- 10/13/2017
- by Brianne Tracy
- PEOPLE.com
Todd Chrisley and son Chase team up to take on Jay DeMarcus in a game of golf on this week’s Chrisley Knows Best. But with Todd’s competitive nature, obviously things don’t turn out quite as friendly as hoped. He’s also not a great golfer, despite what he might think, as Chase reveals in the clip below. This week’s Chrisley Knows Best also sees Todd’s daughter Savannah try to move in with Nanny Faye, but soon finds out there’s not any room. Rascal Flatts’ DeMarcus and his bandmates recently paid tribute to the victims of the Las Vegas attack during the...read more...
- 10/10/2017
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
Exclusive: A nuclear bomb was ‘irretrievably lost’ off the coast of Savannah, Georgia some 50 years ago and now has become the backdrop for a film that will be the first producing gig for Jay DeMarcus, bassist and music producer from the band Rascal Flatts. All Shook Up, from a screenplay by Gregg Russell, is a coming-of-age film about two 11-to-12 year-old boys who go on the hunt for the missing nuke in the Atlantic. The producers will be hiring a director shortly for a…...
- 8/10/2017
- Deadline
Wearing a gorgeous Bebe Aguirre floral two-piece and belting out fan favorite “Pocketful of Sunshine” at one of her bucket list concert venues, it wouldn’t be surprising if Natasha Bedingfield was secretly pinching herself at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month.
Since she began pursuing her music dreams, the 35-year-old singer has performed for the Pope and former President Barack Obama, earned a Grammy nomination, toured with Justin Timberlake and New Kids on the Block and collaborated with everyone from Lifehouse and Rascal Flatts to Nick Carter and Nicki Minaj.
But the glitzy life is a world away from her childhood in the U.K., where the singer reveals her New Zealand-born parents, John and Molly, struggled to make ends meet, feeding their family on less than $6 a day and relying heavily on supermarket scraps.
Watch: Why Train’s ‘Bulletproof Picasso’ Was the ‘Hardest Record’ They’ve Ever Had to Make
“My parents left New Zealand...
Since she began pursuing her music dreams, the 35-year-old singer has performed for the Pope and former President Barack Obama, earned a Grammy nomination, toured with Justin Timberlake and New Kids on the Block and collaborated with everyone from Lifehouse and Rascal Flatts to Nick Carter and Nicki Minaj.
But the glitzy life is a world away from her childhood in the U.K., where the singer reveals her New Zealand-born parents, John and Molly, struggled to make ends meet, feeding their family on less than $6 a day and relying heavily on supermarket scraps.
Watch: Why Train’s ‘Bulletproof Picasso’ Was the ‘Hardest Record’ They’ve Ever Had to Make
“My parents left New Zealand...
- 5/25/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Rascal Flatts + Lauren Alaina = a match made in heaven.
The American Idol alum features on the band's new album, Back to Us, out May 19, partnering on a soaring, heart-tugging duet, "Are You Happy Now." Only Et has your first listen to the track with the exclusive premiere -- press play, below!
Pics: 2017 ACMs -- See the Stars on the Red Carpet
"It's hard to look down the list of female singers and pick one that can go toe-to-toe with Gary [LeVox] in the studio," Jay DeMarcus tells Et.
The song was originally written for Rascal Flatt's 2014 album, Rewind, alongside songwriter Sean McConnell, but it took three years to find the right partner to sing on it.
"Gary’s got one of those rare abilities to have an extraordinary range, vocally, sing all kinds of vocal chops and make it sound like it was spontaneous in the first time he’s ever done it, and that’s...
The American Idol alum features on the band's new album, Back to Us, out May 19, partnering on a soaring, heart-tugging duet, "Are You Happy Now." Only Et has your first listen to the track with the exclusive premiere -- press play, below!
Pics: 2017 ACMs -- See the Stars on the Red Carpet
"It's hard to look down the list of female singers and pick one that can go toe-to-toe with Gary [LeVox] in the studio," Jay DeMarcus tells Et.
The song was originally written for Rascal Flatt's 2014 album, Rewind, alongside songwriter Sean McConnell, but it took three years to find the right partner to sing on it.
"Gary’s got one of those rare abilities to have an extraordinary range, vocally, sing all kinds of vocal chops and make it sound like it was spontaneous in the first time he’s ever done it, and that’s...
- 5/18/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
There can never be too many cooks in the kitchen… at least when it comes to Rascal Flatts‘ new music video for “Yours If You Want It,” that is!
Debuting exclusively on People.com, the video for one of the fastest moving singles on country radio charts showcases the band as the staff at the Hermitage Cafe in Nashville. The guys are joined by the original Buffy The Vampire Slayer actress Kristy Swansonand actor Kevin Farley, who bring the song to life through an idyllic, yet imaginary, fairytale love story.
“I called Billy Zabka because we’d had such...
Debuting exclusively on People.com, the video for one of the fastest moving singles on country radio charts showcases the band as the staff at the Hermitage Cafe in Nashville. The guys are joined by the original Buffy The Vampire Slayer actress Kristy Swansonand actor Kevin Farley, who bring the song to life through an idyllic, yet imaginary, fairytale love story.
“I called Billy Zabka because we’d had such...
- 3/16/2017
- by Kelsey Hendrix
- PEOPLE.com
For artists, picking a favorite song to play can be hard — especially when you’re Rascal Flatts and have plenty to choose from as one of the most successful country music groups of all time.
The American country trio sat down with People Now to narrow down their favorites and revealed which songs they never get sick of playing at their concerts.
For lead vocalist Gary Levox, 46, it’s the touching hit “My Wish.”
“I never get sick of playing that one,” explains Levox. “That was a big part of a lot of people’s lives, so that one’s always good.
The American country trio sat down with People Now to narrow down their favorites and revealed which songs they never get sick of playing at their concerts.
For lead vocalist Gary Levox, 46, it’s the touching hit “My Wish.”
“I never get sick of playing that one,” explains Levox. “That was a big part of a lot of people’s lives, so that one’s always good.
- 12/22/2016
- by briannetracytimeinc
- PEOPLE.com
The men of Rascal Flatts sat down with People Now to recall some of their craziest fan experiences—and let’s just say they always forgive, but never forget.
“We’ve all been yanked offstage at some point, but I remember a couple years ago I was yanked offstage over this little fence and my pants ripped completely out of the crotch and the guitar came up and hit me in the head. I was, like, bleeding,” guitarist Joe Don Rooney says of the embarrassing moment. “I was like, ‘What just happened?’ This girl really just pulled me down into the crowd.
“We’ve all been yanked offstage at some point, but I remember a couple years ago I was yanked offstage over this little fence and my pants ripped completely out of the crotch and the guitar came up and hit me in the head. I was, like, bleeding,” guitarist Joe Don Rooney says of the embarrassing moment. “I was like, ‘What just happened?’ This girl really just pulled me down into the crowd.
- 12/12/2016
- by nicolesandspeople
- PEOPLE.com
What It Is: Unemployed Denim is a denim-customization company started by Sydney Izen out of her college dorm room at Cornell University. Back in May, Izen was planning on going to Coachella and had no idea what to wear. “I always wanted to wear something different,” she says. “I didn’t want to just go to the normal stores and pick something out.” So instead, she headed to her local thrift store, bought a pair of oversized jeans, cut them into shorts, and covered them in patches she bought online. While she didn’t think much of it at the time,...
- 12/9/2016
- by Emily Kirkpatrick
- PEOPLE.com
Rascal Flatts‘ fans will have some extra cheer around the house this holiday season.
The American country trio sat down with People Now recently to discuss their full-length Christmas album, The Greatest Gift of All.
“It just seemed like the time was right,” says bassist Jay DeMarcus, 45. “We’ve done several other one-offs before, but we’ve never done a whole record, so it felt like the right time to do it.”
The 10-track album puts a country spin on several holiday classics, including “Deck the Halls,” “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night,” which is particularly meaningful because it...
The American country trio sat down with People Now recently to discuss their full-length Christmas album, The Greatest Gift of All.
“It just seemed like the time was right,” says bassist Jay DeMarcus, 45. “We’ve done several other one-offs before, but we’ve never done a whole record, so it felt like the right time to do it.”
The 10-track album puts a country spin on several holiday classics, including “Deck the Halls,” “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night,” which is particularly meaningful because it...
- 11/30/2016
- by nicolesandspeople
- PEOPLE.com
The fourth installment of Syfy's mega-popular Sharknado series premiered Sunday. And in case there was any question that The 4th Awakens would be a slight Star Wars parody, the film answered that right away by opening with an "Episode IV" scrolling prologue reminiscent of George Lucas' space franchise.
Ian Ziering was back as chainsaw-touting Fin Shepard, alongside Tara Reid and David Hasselhoff. With a new team of allies by their side, they battled the Sharknados – which this time have evolved into fire-breathing, hail-throwing, sand-blasting threats.
They also spewed their fair share of Star Wars puns, including a "May the force be with you" line,...
Ian Ziering was back as chainsaw-touting Fin Shepard, alongside Tara Reid and David Hasselhoff. With a new team of allies by their side, they battled the Sharknados – which this time have evolved into fire-breathing, hail-throwing, sand-blasting threats.
They also spewed their fair share of Star Wars puns, including a "May the force be with you" line,...
- 8/1/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- People.com - TV Watch
The fourth installment of Syfy's mega-popular Sharknado series premiered Sunday. And in case there was any question that The 4th Awakens would be a slight Star Wars parody, the film answered that right away by opening with an "Episode IV" scrolling prologue reminiscent of George Lucas' space franchise. Ian Ziering was back as chainsaw-touting Fin Shepard, alongside Tara Reid and David Hasselhoff. With a new team of allies by their side, they battled the Sharknados - which this time have evolved into fire-breathing, hail-throwing, sand-blasting threats. They also spewed their fair share of Star Wars puns, including a "May...
- 8/1/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com
The Sharks are about to win Big in #Sharknado4. Hitting @Syfy on July 31. #The4thAwakens https://t.co/hHt6P6XtXt
— Sharknado (@SharknadoSyfy) June 1, 2016 Viva Shark Vegas!
A new trailer for the fourth installment of the Skarknado series has been released, and a whole new school of sharks is terrorizing the people of Las Vegas.
In the clip, Finn Shepard (Ian Ziering) is in a state of disbelief that he has to deal with titular predators yet again.
But the moment that's worth the price of admission is when a Chippendales dancer (which, ahem, Zierine once was) uses the family jewels to deflect a shark.
— Sharknado (@SharknadoSyfy) June 1, 2016 Viva Shark Vegas!
A new trailer for the fourth installment of the Skarknado series has been released, and a whole new school of sharks is terrorizing the people of Las Vegas.
In the clip, Finn Shepard (Ian Ziering) is in a state of disbelief that he has to deal with titular predators yet again.
But the moment that's worth the price of admission is when a Chippendales dancer (which, ahem, Zierine once was) uses the family jewels to deflect a shark.
- 6/1/2016
- by Brittany King, @brrriitttnnii
- People.com - TV Watch
The Sharks are about to win Big in #Sharknado4. Hitting @Syfy on July 31. #The4thAwakens https://t.co/hHt6P6XtXt— Sharknado (@SharknadoSyfy) June 1, 2016 Viva Shark Vegas! A new trailer for the fourth installment of the Skarknado series has been released, and a whole new school of sharks is terrorizing the people of Las Vegas.In the clip, Finn Shepard (Ian Ziering) is in a state of disbelief that he has to deal with titular predators yet again. But the moment that's worth the price of admission is when a Chippendales dancer (which, ahem, Zierine once was) uses the family jewels to deflect a shark.
- 6/1/2016
- by Brittany King, @brrriitttnnii
- PEOPLE.com
Farewell, Prince Harry! The royal wrapped his Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday after five days of competition, entertainment and inspiration. In his remarks at the closing ceremonies on Thursday evening, Harry saluted the athletes and moments that embodied the spirit of the Games. "I know by your nature you all want to win, but these games are so much more than that," he said. "Invictus is so much more than that. "What could explain the remarkable sportsmanship of Mark Urquart in sacrificing gold on the track to push Stephen Simmons into first place? Invictus! "How else could I...
- 5/13/2016
- by Michelle Tauber
- PEOPLE.com
On July 31st, the sharknados return, and Syfy has revealed a list of celebrities set to appear in Sharknado: The 4th Awakens as well as an official poster for the film. To Fin (Ian Ziering) and his new friends, may the force be with you.
Press Release: New York – May 4, 2016 – Today, the Fourth is definitely with you as Syfy reveals the first wave of cameos and the official movie poster for Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, premiering Sunday, July 31 at 8Pm Et/Pt.
With sharknados back in full force, it’s only natural that Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) would need to enlist help from some new friends in his tireless fight to protect the world from the sharknado menace.
Among those making cameos in Sharknado: The 4th Awakens this summer are (in alphabetical order):
Cynthia Bailey (“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”), Robert Herjavec (“Shark Tank”), Kym Johnson...
Press Release: New York – May 4, 2016 – Today, the Fourth is definitely with you as Syfy reveals the first wave of cameos and the official movie poster for Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, premiering Sunday, July 31 at 8Pm Et/Pt.
With sharknados back in full force, it’s only natural that Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) would need to enlist help from some new friends in his tireless fight to protect the world from the sharknado menace.
Among those making cameos in Sharknado: The 4th Awakens this summer are (in alphabetical order):
Cynthia Bailey (“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”), Robert Herjavec (“Shark Tank”), Kym Johnson...
- 5/5/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Syfy have revealed the first wave of cameos and the official movie poster for Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, with Anthony C. Ferrante returning to direct an original screenplay written by Thunder Levin, premiering in the Us on Sunday July 31st.
Sharknado: The 4th Awakens takes place five years after the East Coast was ravaged in last summer’s Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!. Fin (Ziering), his family and the cosmos have been blissfully sharknado-free in the intervening years, but now sharks – and ‘nados! – are being whipped up in places (and ways) least expected. Tara Reid is also set to return as April Wexler to reveal the outcome of the fan-voted #AprilLives or #AprilDies social campaign. David Hasselhoff (as Gil Shepard) and Ryan Newman (as Claudia Shepard) will also reprise their Sharknado 3 roles. New additions to the Sharknado: The 4th Awakens cast include Gary Busey, Tommy Davidson,...
Sharknado: The 4th Awakens takes place five years after the East Coast was ravaged in last summer’s Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!. Fin (Ziering), his family and the cosmos have been blissfully sharknado-free in the intervening years, but now sharks – and ‘nados! – are being whipped up in places (and ways) least expected. Tara Reid is also set to return as April Wexler to reveal the outcome of the fan-voted #AprilLives or #AprilDies social campaign. David Hasselhoff (as Gil Shepard) and Ryan Newman (as Claudia Shepard) will also reprise their Sharknado 3 roles. New additions to the Sharknado: The 4th Awakens cast include Gary Busey, Tommy Davidson,...
- 5/5/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Syfy is celebrating May 4 in a big way, by releasing a Star Wars-themed movie poster for the fourth installment of the Skarknado series.
Front and center in the new poster is Finn Shepard (Ian Ziering), clutching his go-to chainsaw, and April Wexler (Tara Reid) – who's not dead – showing off her bionic arm, all the while channeling their inner "force."
Also back for more shark action are Claudia Shepard (Ryan Newman) and her father Gilbert Grayson Shepard (David Hasselhoff), both ready to slay some man-eating fish.
Along with a handful of returning stars, Syfy will also include a whole slew...
Front and center in the new poster is Finn Shepard (Ian Ziering), clutching his go-to chainsaw, and April Wexler (Tara Reid) – who's not dead – showing off her bionic arm, all the while channeling their inner "force."
Also back for more shark action are Claudia Shepard (Ryan Newman) and her father Gilbert Grayson Shepard (David Hasselhoff), both ready to slay some man-eating fish.
Along with a handful of returning stars, Syfy will also include a whole slew...
- 5/4/2016
- by Brittany King, @brrriitttnnii
- People.com - TV Watch
Syfy is celebrating May 4 in a big way, by releasing a Star Wars-themed movie poster for the fourth installment of the Skarknado series. Front and center in the new poster is Finn Shepard (Ian Ziering), clutching his go-to chainsaw, and April Wexler (Tara Reid) - who's not dead - showing off her bionic arm, all the while channeling their inner "force." Also back for more shark action are Claudia Shepard (Ryan Newman) and her father Gilbert Grayson Shepard (David Hasselhoff), both ready to slay some man-eating fish. Along with a handful of returning stars, Syfy will also include a...
- 5/4/2016
- by Brittany King, @brrriitttnnii
- PEOPLE.com
Her character’s Twitter-dependent fate won’t be revealed until the July 31 premiere of Sharknado: The Fourth Awakens, but for now, Tara Reid is sitting pretty on the Syfy thriller’s just-released poster.
RelatedSharknado 4 Casts Gary Busey (as Tara Reid’s Dad), Cheryl Tiegs, Four Others
In keeping with its Star Wars theme, the film’s poster features Finn, April and their fellow shark slayers channeling their inner Lukes and Leias. (Or in the case of the flying cows, their inner banthas.)
Along with the poster, Syfy on Wednesday also released the full list of celebrities humans names...
RelatedSharknado 4 Casts Gary Busey (as Tara Reid’s Dad), Cheryl Tiegs, Four Others
In keeping with its Star Wars theme, the film’s poster features Finn, April and their fellow shark slayers channeling their inner Lukes and Leias. (Or in the case of the flying cows, their inner banthas.)
Along with the poster, Syfy on Wednesday also released the full list of celebrities humans names...
- 5/4/2016
- TVLine.com
The moment is finally here! After four seasons of Seriously Why Can't They Be Together, Rayna (Connie Britton) and Deacon (Charles Esten) are finally getting married on Nashville. And yes, this wedding is actually happening. "Forever and Always," the wedding episode, will be chock full of performances from the series regulars you know and love (including Esten, Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio and Lennon and Maisy Stella) and cameos from country music superstars (Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts and singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale). Of course, there will be a few last-minute wrinkles in the plan, but what would a TV wedding be without an eleventh hour disaster? The important part is that at the end, Rayna and Deacon will...
- 3/16/2016
- E! Online
After a long winter's break, Nashville returns to ABC this week with new episodes and the long-awaited wedding of Deacon Claybourne (Charles "Chip" Esten) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The show, now in the last half of its fourth season, continues to blur the lines of fiction and reality, with upcoming appearances slated for Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett, who will portray themselves. Also just announced to appear as herself, according to the Hollywood Reporter, is pop singer Kesha.
In addition to their cameo roles (in separate episodes), Ballerini and...
In addition to their cameo roles (in separate episodes), Ballerini and...
- 3/15/2016
- Rollingstone.com
[caption id="attachment_45140" align="aligncenter" width="590"] (ABC/Mark Levine)Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio./caption]
Here comes the bride. Nashville's season 4B premieres with "Forever and for Always" -- Rayna (Connie Briton) and Deacon's (Charles Esten) wedding episode, y'all! After a long hiatus, Nashville's fourth season returns to ABC, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:00pm Et/Pt. Check out the photos above and below, and get the episode description, cast, and special guest stars, too.
The cast of Nashville also includes: Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Will Chase, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Maisy Stella, Lennon Stella, and Aubrey Peeples. Guest starring in "Forever and for Always" are: Judith Hoag, Jessy Schram, David Alford, Mark Collie, David Amatrudo, Keann Johnson , Jay DeMarcus, and Jim Lauderdale.
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Here comes the bride. Nashville's season 4B premieres with "Forever and for Always" -- Rayna (Connie Briton) and Deacon's (Charles Esten) wedding episode, y'all! After a long hiatus, Nashville's fourth season returns to ABC, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:00pm Et/Pt. Check out the photos above and below, and get the episode description, cast, and special guest stars, too.
The cast of Nashville also includes: Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Will Chase, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Maisy Stella, Lennon Stella, and Aubrey Peeples. Guest starring in "Forever and for Always" are: Judith Hoag, Jessy Schram, David Alford, Mark Collie, David Amatrudo, Keann Johnson , Jay DeMarcus, and Jim Lauderdale.
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- 3/4/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
"I have gone skinny dipping several times - it's fun, you should try it." Sage advice from Jay DeMarcus, one third of country music group Rascal Flatts. Gary Levox, Joe Don Rooney and DeMarcus returned to the Vegas strip this month for their second residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, so we thought it was only appropriate to play a sinful version of "Never Have I Ever" with the guys. We learned about hair extensions, terrible hangovers and the risqué placement of a certain Tweety bird tattoo. Don't miss a beat of country music news, photos and videos!
- 2/23/2016
- by Katie Kauss, @katiekauss
- PEOPLE.com
After the 49th Cma Awards telecast concluded on ABC, the party continued with the network's late-night host Jimmy Kimmel putting a country spin on his popular "Mean Tweets" segment. More than a dozen of the genre's stars proved they're able to laugh (or in Darius Rucker's case, giggle) at themselves even as they read some nasty — and often hilarious — Twitter posts targeting their music, careers and even their looks.
Reigning two-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan was up first, reading a message that cut him off at the...
Reigning two-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan was up first, reading a message that cut him off at the...
- 11/5/2015
- Rollingstone.com
American Idol‘s Chosen One (Tm) getting run over by the American Idol Sabotage Bus (Tm pending)?!
It sounds unprecedented (and borderline unbelievable), but we may have witnessed that uncomfortable collision when Season 14’s perceived front-runner Clark Beckham clashed with Idol mentor Scott Borchetta and special guest Jay DeMarcus (of Rascal Flatts fame) on Wednesday’s episode.
RelatedMay Sweeps/Finale Preview! Get 100+ Spoilers, Exclusive Photos From Your Fave Shows’ Season-Ending Episodes
On this week’s Reality Check — it’s another low-budget, unedited affair as we await the return of our trusty editor Jason Averett — my co-host Melinda Doolittle and I...
It sounds unprecedented (and borderline unbelievable), but we may have witnessed that uncomfortable collision when Season 14’s perceived front-runner Clark Beckham clashed with Idol mentor Scott Borchetta and special guest Jay DeMarcus (of Rascal Flatts fame) on Wednesday’s episode.
RelatedMay Sweeps/Finale Preview! Get 100+ Spoilers, Exclusive Photos From Your Fave Shows’ Season-Ending Episodes
On this week’s Reality Check — it’s another low-budget, unedited affair as we await the return of our trusty editor Jason Averett — my co-host Melinda Doolittle and I...
- 5/1/2015
- TVLine.com
A little bit country! American Idol's new mentor, Scott Borchetta, runs the Nashville-based label Big Machine. For Top 5 week on the Fox reality hit he called in his country singer pal Martina McBride to mentor the remaining singers. McBride even performed one of her favorite standards, "Over the Rainbow," on the show — and it all came together in just four days, McBride dished to Us Weekly in an exclusive interview in her dressing room backstage the morning of the show. While Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts [...]...
- 4/30/2015
- Us Weekly
Quick! You have one song to sum up the very soul of who you are as a human being! To quote Dennis Hopper in Speed: “What do you do? What do you do?”
If you’re a member of American Idol‘s Season 14 Top 4 (or is it 5?), you stake everything you are on… Rascal Flatts’ “What Hurts the Most” (say what now?!). A Justin Bieber track (oh hell naw!). Or the “baby lock them doors” jam that defined Scotty McCreery’s Season 10 run (#IDontUnderstandTheQuestionAndIWontRespondToIt).
VideosAmerican Idol‘s Quentin Alexander on His Most Inventive Performances, Wildest Outfits and Favorite...
If you’re a member of American Idol‘s Season 14 Top 4 (or is it 5?), you stake everything you are on… Rascal Flatts’ “What Hurts the Most” (say what now?!). A Justin Bieber track (oh hell naw!). Or the “baby lock them doors” jam that defined Scotty McCreery’s Season 10 run (#IDontUnderstandTheQuestionAndIWontRespondToIt).
VideosAmerican Idol‘s Quentin Alexander on His Most Inventive Performances, Wildest Outfits and Favorite...
- 4/30/2015
- TVLine.com
Trace Adkins will return to the small screen by way of the ER this May. The singer/sometime actor has scored a role as a military veteran on the NBC medical drama, The Night Shift. According to TheWrap, Adkins will play the leader of a therapy group attended by Dr. Tc Callahan, one of the show's main characters, portrayed by actor Eoin Macken. The series, now in its second season, depicts Tc dealing with Ptsd while trying to maintain a relationship with Dr. Jordan Alexander, who's played by Jill Flint.
- 3/9/2015
- Rollingstone.com
When Jay DeMarcus, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts started planning the new stage show for their nine-day residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, they looked for inspiration in some unexpected places. "We love Penn & Teller," DeMarcus told People of emulating acts who've had long-term success in Sin City. "We might add some illusion. We might also borrow some stuff from Carrot Top. We've been in talks with the Cirque du Soleil producers, so expect skimpy costumes, acrobats and a trapeze. Maybe even a Blue Man Group thing if we can find tights that fit.
- 2/25/2015
- by Kay West
- PEOPLE.com
The members of Rascal Flatts know how to put on a good show, but the tables were turned on them Wednesday when they ended up in the audience of a show that left them spellbound. "They blew us away, to be honest," frontman Gary LeVox tells People of being treated to a performance by the fifth-graders at Miramonte Elementary in Los Angeles. LeVox and his bandmates Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney watched with smiles on their faces as the students - some of whom only began learning to play their instruments a few months ago - jammed out to...
- 2/19/2015
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Looks like Blake Shelton has turned The Voice's queen bee into a country fan.
Christina Aguilera has signed on for a multi-episode appearance on the ABC musical drama, Nashville, People magazine reports. She'll play the familiar role of a pop superstar, but one who comes to Music City and realizes her heart is really in country. As the show continues to equally represent the cutthroat business side of the music business, Aguilera's character will likely have her dreams of cutting a country record squashed by her record label.
The...
Christina Aguilera has signed on for a multi-episode appearance on the ABC musical drama, Nashville, People magazine reports. She'll play the familiar role of a pop superstar, but one who comes to Music City and realizes her heart is really in country. As the show continues to equally represent the cutthroat business side of the music business, Aguilera's character will likely have her dreams of cutting a country record squashed by her record label.
The...
- 2/17/2015
- Rollingstone.com
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