Best CMA moments Nov 14, 2008
Troubling pattern - Jay DeMarcus joined his two bandmates in Rascal Flatts onstage to pick up the Vocal Group of the Year prize dressed in a dark jacket with wild designs on it. "I'm glad this happened early in the evening because I have to get Maw-Maw's curtains back," he said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Chesney, Strait win big at CMA Nov 14, 2008
Paisley won video of the year, and Rascal Flatts won their sixth straight vocal group of the year award. Lady Antebellum, a trio that is one of country music's most promising acts, won best new artist. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Paisley, Urban rock CMAs; Strait sets trophy record Nov 14, 2008
Rascal Flatts won its sixth straight group award. "We tied the Statler Brothers for consecutive wins (in the category)," singer Gary LeVox said backstage. (USA Today -- Life)
WINNERS: See a list of all the artists who took home CMA Awards Nov 14, 2008
The winners of the 42nd Country Music Association Awards - USATODAY.com. The winners of the 42nd Country Music Association Awards. (USA Today -- Life)
SPEECHES, CLIPS, MORE: Get even more details from The Tennessean Nov 14, 2008
After the awards were handed out, the night was just beginning. Play our special edition of hangman and test your CMA knowledge. (USA Today -- Life)
Chesney wins fourth country award Nov 14, 2008
Male Vocalist - Brad Paisley New Artist - Lady Antebellum Vocal Group - Rascal Flatts Vocal Duo - Sugarland ... Rascal Flatts took home the best vocal group prize - an award they won for a sixth consecutive year, beating the likes of the Eagles. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Cops investigate Garrett Nov 14, 2008
Other scheduled performers include Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, "America's Got Talent" winner Neal E. Boyd and singer-songwriter Solange Knowles, as well as the Broadway Kids, students in a performing arts program founded by O'Donnell. They will perform from Rockefeller Center's Art Deco plaza in the heart of Manhattan. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Move over, Garth; Chesney tabbed CMA's top entertainer again Nov 13, 2008
Rascal Flatts won their sixth straight vocal group of the year award, beating out the Eagles, Emerson Drive, Lady Antebellum, and Little Big Town. Lady Antebellum, a trio that is one of country music's most promising acts, won best new artist. (Boston Globe)
Country Music Association Announces... Nov 13, 2008
CMA Vocal Group of the Year: Running favorites Rascal Flatts continued its winning streak this year, triumphing over Emerson Drive, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and the Eagles. CMA Musical Event of the Year: The Gone, Gone, Gone vocal collaboration of Robert Plant, former Led Zeppelin frontman, and bluegrass-traditionalist Alison Krauss nabbed this year s top honors. (Suite101.com)
Guitar Pull: Celebrating a Decade Nov 13, 2008
2003: Taking the stage this year were Rascal Flatts, Tracy Byrd, Buddy Jewell, Jimmy Wayne, Jeff Bates and Jessica Andrews ... 2006: This Guitar Pull marked its last time in Bell Auditorium, with the guest stars being Rascal Flatts, Jeff Bates, Darryl Worley, Jason Aldean and Julie Roberts. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Strait, Paisley, Chesney, Sugarland Take Top CMA Honors Nov 13, 2008
As expected, Rascal Flatts picked up vocal group honors, their sixth straight win in the category. "It never gets old, especially when youre in a category with your heroes like the Eagles," the group's Jay DeMarcus said backstage. (Billboard.com)
'Twilight' Bumps AC/DC From Atop Billboard 200 Nov 13, 2008
Twilight' Bumps AC/DC From Atop Billboard 200. Twilight' Bumps AC/DC From Atop Billboard 200. (Billboard.com)
Hitmaker goes for three in a row at awards Nov 13, 2008
A CMA spokesman wouldn't address Keith's criticisms directly, but just said, "We love Toby, we love Rascal Flatts and we love Tim [McGraw]. They are all superstars.". The show may have a few surprises among the winners, if not in presentation. (CNN)
It's like '07 Nov 13, 2008
Rascal Flatts took home group of the year for the sixth year in a row. And Atlanta-based Sugarland continued its hot streak as vocal duo of the year for the second year in a row. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
List: 2008 CMA Nominees Nov 13, 2008
Vocal Group Of The Year Eagles Emerson Drive Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Rascal Flatts. Vocal Duo Of The Year Big & Rich Brooks & Dunn Montgomery Gentry Sugarland The Wreckers. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Kenny Chesney, George Strait top CMA Awards Nov 13, 2008
Rascal Flatts won their sixth-straight Vocal Group of the Year award, beating out the Eagles, Emerson Drive, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town for the honor. "Thank you to all our fans who came out to see us all year long," said Jay DeMarcus, who wore a jacket with a bright floral print. (AZCentral -- News)
Chesney Wins CMA's Entertainer Of The Year Nov 13, 2008
Rascal Flatts won their sixth straight vocal group of the year award. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Click2Houston, TX)
'Twilight' Soundtrack Bites Into AC/DC's Billboard Reign Nov 13, 2008
Twilight' Soundtrack Bites Into AC/DC's Billboard Reign. Vampire fans snatched up album, which features tracks by Linkin Park, Paramore, Perry Farrell and more. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Alan Jackson having a 'Good Time' with 4 CMA nods Nov 13, 2008
Rascal Flatts has had a lock on this award the past five years. They're nominated again with the Eagles, Emerson Drive, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dark Knight leads Choice awards Nov 12, 2008
Coldplay are also up for favourite group against Maroon 5 and Rascal Flatts. Winners for the 41 categories will be chosen by a public online vote through the People's Choice website until 7 December. (BBC News)
BALLOT: Who's poised to win big at the CMAs? Nov 12, 2008
So give the man his due and his fourth win, especially since his path was made easier by the CMA's unwillingness to nominate top-earners Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts or Tim McGraw ... GROUP Eagles Emerson Drive Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Rascal FlattsShould/will win: Rascal Flatts again, but it's small consolation for not getting to compete for the top award. (USA Today -- Life)
Chesney, locals on tap Nov 12, 2008
Group of the Year, though, will probably go to Rascal Flatts, as usual. Little Big Town (Group of the Year): Unfortunately, the group s third album A Place to Land hasn t done particularly well, with the first two singles failing to crack the top 20. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
18-year-old poised to be a pop star Nov 12, 2008
As she watches her daughter rehearse like a seasoned pro for her opening act on a bill with Rascal Flatts, she says: "There's now a level of confidence because now she knows she has attained a certain level of success.". Still, Swift has kept her teenage exuberance. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Carrie Underwood leads Country artists for People's Choice Awards Nov 11, 2008
Rascal Flatts has two nominations. One for Favorite Group, against Coldplay and Maroon 5, and another in the favorite Country Song category, for "Take Me There.". (KOLD.com, AZ)
Bright named CEO of Word Entertainment Nov 11, 2008
Bright is well known for his work in the country music industry, producing Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans and Billy Ray Cyrus. Both of Underwood s albums, Some Hearts and Carnival Ride, have gone multi-platinum, as have the three albums Bright produced for Rascal Flatts ... Its catalog includes No. 1 hits by Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney and Martina McBride. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Chart notes: AC/DC still on top Nov 7, 2008
Another country act, Rascal Flatts, sold 89,000 to debut at No. 6 with Greatest Hits Volume 1. From the opposite end of the musical spectrum, rapper T.I. falls from No. 3 to No. 7 with Paper Trail, adding 77,000 more sales to a total that's quickly approaching a million. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Stagecoach Snags Kid Rock, Reba, Paisley, Chesney Nov 7, 2008
Last year's headliners included the Eagles, Rascal Flatts, and the reunited Judds. Among the other on-site attractions are a BBQ competition, clinics and mechanical bull rides. (Billboard.com)
AC/DC Fends Off High Debuts To Remain No. 1 Nov 6, 2008
A pair of superstar country acts start side by side on the big chart, with Toby Keith's "That Don't Make Me a Bad Guy" (Show Dog Nashville) bowing at No. 5 with 91,000 and Rascal Flatts' first greatest hits set from Lyric Street Records entering at No. 6 with 89,000. Keith's 2007 album "Big Dog Daddy" debuted at No. 1. (Billboard.com)
MUSIC NOTES: Sugarland, Kellie Pickler at arena Oct 31, 2008
Meanwhile, Kellie Pickler has opened arena shows twice in little more than a year: For Paisley (a different show than Sugarland's) and Rascal Flatts. Thursday, they're back at the arena. (Florida Times-Union)
Top 10 concerts tours Oct 25, 2008
Rascal Flatts, 848,446 - This group's upbeat mix of country, pop and rock have made it hugely popular with fans in their teens and 20s. Jonas Brothers, 753,435 - After touring with Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus, this young trio of brothers has moved into headliner territory. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Rascal Flatts Greatest Hits Releases on October 28 Oct 23, 2008
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After spending more than twenty-five weeks at the top of the radio charts and selling more than 17 million albums, country music's favorite band, Rascal Flatts, will release its first ever greatest hits collection on Tuesday, October 28. Greatest Hits Volume 1 gives fans a look back at thirteen of the bands biggest hits and chronicles Rascal Flattss rise as the biggest selling country band of the decade ... Early shipments of the bands Greatest Hits Volume 1 will... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Xbox 360 Game 'Lips' Gets the Party Singing This Holiday Season Oct 23, 2008
New singing game offers 40 songs spanning genres and decades from artists including Beyonce, Lupe Fiasco, Nirvana and Rascal Flatts, and two wireless microphones, for $69 ... Artist Song Title Artist Song Title a-ha "Take on Me" Nirvana "In Bloom" Alicia Keys "No One" Peter Bjorn and "Young Folks" John Aly & AJ "Potential Break Queen "Another One Bites Up Song" the Dust" Avril Lavigne "Complicated" R.E.M. "The One I Love" Ben E. King "Stand by Me" Radiohead "Fake Plastic Trees" Beyonce... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
20 Questions with Justin White Oct 22, 2008
A: "Stand" by Rascal Flatts. Ask (former coordinator of hockey operations) Brad Aldrige why on that one. (Und.com)
Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift to perform at 2009 RodeoHouston Oct 21, 2008
Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley will also perform this year, among 16 other yet-to-be-named artists. Rascal Flatts are slated to perform on Tuesday, March 3. (KHOU.com, TX)
4 Entertainers Announced For 2009 Rodeo Oct 21, 2008
Tuesday, March 3 Rascal Flatts. Thursday, March 5 Country. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jimi Hendrix lives on - with a Palace date Oct 16, 2008
Get your tickets David Crosby and Graham Nash - Warner Theater in Torrington, Friday Trey Anastasio - Chevrolet Theater in Wallingford, Friday Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes - Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Friday and Saturday Andrew "Dice" Clay - Warner Theater in Torrington, Saturday Cheetah Girls - XL Center in Hartford, Saturday Eric Anderson - Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton, Saturday Bobby Brown, Cassidy and Nice and Smooth - Palace Theater in Waterbury, Saturday America... (Middletown Press, CT)
'Biggest Loser' finalist performs at Point of Grace Oct 16, 2008
On record, he embodies the almost rockin' vibes of new country, pointing to Keith Urban and Rascal Flatts as his inspiration. "Country music is a lot about story telling," Evans said. (Dallas County News, IA)
5 American Music Award nods for Alicia Keys Oct 15, 2008
Country band, duo or group: Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland. Country album: The Ultimate Hits (Garth Brooks), Still Feels Good (Rascal Flatts), Carnival Ride (Carrie Underwood). (MSNBC -- Music)
South Carolina Athletics Hosts Basketball Block Party For Students On Friday Oct 15, 2008
There will also be great promotions, where fans will have the chance to win prizes that include iPods, Gamecock basketball gear, and concert tickets to the upcoming Rascal Flatts concert to be held at Colonial Life Arena. The 2008-09 men's and women's basketball teams will be introduced to the crowd, and fans will hear from head coaches and. (Uscsports.com)
Alicia Keys leads American Music Award nominees Oct 15, 2008
Country: Male artist: Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley; Female artist: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood; Band, duo or group: Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland; Album: "The Ultimate Hits" (Garth Brooks), "Still Feels Good" (Rascal Flatts), "Carnival Ride" (Carrie Underwood). Rap/Hip-Hop: Male artist: Flo Rida, Lil Wayne, Kanye West; Band, duo or group: G Unit, Three 6 Mafia, Wu-Tang Clan; Album: "American Gangster" (Jay-Z), "Tha Carter III" (Lil Wayne), "Graduation"... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
'2008 American Music Awards' Nominees Announced Oct 15, 2008
Rascal Flatts/ Still Feels Good 3. Carrie Underwood/Carnival Ride RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC 9. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
It's the big time for Little Big Town Oct 14, 2008
But you've got some tough competition from Rascal Flatts and the Eagles, which must feel good ... A. Anytime we're in a category with Rascal Flatts - much less to be in the category with the Eagles ... And it's like, "Mom, jeez." We have renamed that category the Rascal Flatts category, but it's cool. (Boston Globe)
The Reach Up Bladen concert series came to its grand finale Wednesday night with a performance by the group 33 Miles. The group was nominated for a Dove award as best new artist. The band rehearses and performs a sound check before the show. Erin Smith/Bladen Journal Oct 10, 2008
When asked about comparisons made between the sound of 33 Miles and the country group Rascal Flatts, Lockwood told the Journal the group finds such comparisons to be flattering. Cannon told the Journal that all the local groups involved including area churches, Bladen County E.M.S., the police department and the school system have all worked well together to make Reach Up Bladen a success. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Second Cup Cafe: James Otto Oct 4, 2008
" With an Army Ranger Drill Sergeant for a father, Otto was able to get a well-rounded perspective of the U.S. by moving around the country -- from Washington state to his grandparents farm in North Dakota to rural Alabama -- all the while expanding his musical interests. Otto absorbed many musical influences during his travels. Hearing performers like Van Halen and Prince compelled him to pick up a guitar. His grandfather, who was a country singer, and his father, who played in rock and blues... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Q&A: Getting to Know... Georgia Tech's Stephanie Robbins Oct 4, 2008
Quick Facts Favorite Movie: Gladiator Favorite Pro Athlete: Mia Hamm Hidden Fear: Flying Favorite Musical Group: Rascal Flatts Favorite Pregame Meal: Chili's Favorite Place on Campus: Our Locker Room. I started playing when I was a freshman in high school. (Theacc.com)
Brooks & Dunn, Paisley top American country awards Oct 3, 2008
Rascal Flatts was top group for a fourth straight year. Keith Urban was top male vocalist for a second year and Sara Evans, up against Underwood, Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson and Lee Ann Womack, captured her first ACM award, for top female vocalist. (Xinhuanet, China -- Entertainment)
General Releases Oct 3, 2008
- Heinicka, Miller Honored With Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Post-Graduate Scholarship - Student-Athlete Academic and Training Facility Renovation Update - Mizzou Strength tioning Camp set for June 3rd - Kenny Chesney with special guests Dierks Bentley and Sugarland May 6, 2006 - Sixty-Three Student-Athletes Participated in Graduation Ceremonies Last Weekend - Mizzou Athletics All-Access Show Returns to Air - Sterling Hayden and Micaela Minner Named Student-Athletes of the Week - Athletics... (Mutigers.com)
Jason Brown at Surf Saturday Sep 25, 2008
Brown has performed alongside country s leading acts like Little Big Town, Gary Allan, Rascal Flatts, and Sugarland. To stay updated on Jason Brown, visit. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Kevin Costner and His Band Modern West to Perform Exclusively on Sirius' New Country Channel Sep 20, 2008
New Country listeners will hear Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney and many others. For more information please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Peter, Paul & Mary reunite Sep 19, 2008
Peter, Paul reunite By: John Atashian 09/17/2008. The folk singing trio of Peter, Paul will perform in a rare concert at Bushnell Hall in Hartford Sept. 28. (Middletown Press, CT)
Rascal Flatts hits the high notes in exuberant show Sep 15, 2008
Saturday night at the Comcast Center, Rascal Flatts went for the trifecta during the raucous, verging-on-hair-metal rocker "Me and My Gang." ... Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift. (Boston Globe)
An Apple A Day: Musically Challenged Sep 13, 2008
Some of the artists and groups that I have found that are usually clean are Celtic Woman, Jump5, Kelly Clarkson, Jordan Sparks, Plumb, Miley Cyrus and Rascal Flatts. I am sure there are others, but these are the ones I have found so far. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
UM eclectic: elections, coffee and the Meat Puppets Sep 13, 2008
Whitney Sjostrom, 20, is listening to the Rascal Flatts these days, but her iPod is filled with songs from across the music spectrum, thanks to her boyfriend who keeps the playlist fresh. Her most recent technology purchase was a Blackberry so she could be in instant communication with her friends and family. (Missoulian, MT)
SingStar Country Takes Center Stage on the PlayStation 2 System This October Sep 12, 2008
Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studio's London Studio, SingStar Country brings one of the best-selling music genres to the PlayStation 2 system, delivering 30 hit songs from today's newest and hottest country artists including, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill and more. SCEA has teamed up with leading country music label group and sister company, Sony BMG Nashville, in order to bring country fans the most authentic music experience possible by allowing... (IGN PS2)
Top CMA Nominees Announced Sep 11, 2008
Other CMA nominees included Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts, who were on hand to reveal the nominees during a live announcement on Wednesday's Good Morning America on ABC. The 18-year-old Swift, who last year won CMA's Horizon award for upcoming acts, giggled excitedly when her name was read as a nominee for female vocalist of the year, a category that included Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Underwood ... Rascal Flatts was nominated for vocal group of the year. (CBS News)
Chesney, Strait, Sugarland Lead CMA Noms Sep 11, 2008
The Eagles picked up their first vocal group nomination in over 30 years (they were nominated in 1976 and 1977) and were joined in the category by newcomers Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town and Emerson Drive. James Otto, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins and Kellie Pickler round out the new artist category, which was previously known as the Horizon Award. (Billboard.com)
Chesney, Underwood Up For Top CMA Awards Sep 11, 2008
Other CMA nominees included Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts, who were on hand to reveal the some of nominees during a live announcement on Wednesday's ABC's "Good Morning America." ... Rascal Flatts was nominated for vocal group of the year, an award they claimed last year. (Click2Houston, TX)
The group 33 Miles is one of three that will perform in Elizabethtown next month. Contributed photo Sep 9, 2008
He describes their vocal style as similar in nature to the country group Rascal Flatts. Weve never had anything like this in Bladen. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Country music stars shine during festival Sep 9, 2008
aired last night on ABC. It was hosted by Taylor Swift, Julianne Hough and Kellie Pickler, and featured performances by Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and many other giants of country. Swift opened the show with a rendition of her hit single "Picture to Burn." Rascal Flatts and stable of Nashville's stars followed. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Mixed reviews pour from wine sites Aug 30, 2008
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Submitted photo Taylor Swift is appearing with Rascal Flatts at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa ... Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift, two of the most popular acts in country music, are making a return to the area in the same concert ... Rascal Flatts has eight No. 1 hits, including "Bless the Broken Road," "Fast Cars and Freedom" and "Take Me There.". (Carroll County Times)
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Neil Sean: Keira Knightley Wishes Fans Would Focus on... Aug 22, 2008
" Will she flick the switch then? Tidbits Oh dear, how vain is Hugh Grant? The grumpy actor is now heavily getting his hair colored but insists that it's all for new roles. Really? Hilary Duff is launching her greatest hits later this year in London ... can anyone name one of her songs? "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson, the new face of Chanel, admitted that I may never need to work again but ideally I hope that I will get roles that show off my other talents. But if not, then I could always have... (Fox News)
