Rascal Flatts ends first leg of tour
Friday, November 6, 2009 – Rascal Flatts wrapped the first leg of the Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour last weekend selling 550,000 tickets in 39 shows since it began in June. This total also includes the two sold-out stadium concerts at Chicago's Wrigley Field and Columbus' Crew Stadium. From January of this year, the band has sold more than a million concert tickets, bringing their 4-year total to just over 4 million tickets sold.
The band was nominated for Group of the Year at the CMA Awards, which are Wednesday, Nov. 11 and Country Group of the Year and Country Album of the Year at the American Music Awards on Nov. 22.
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Unwrapped EP
If the best things in life do indeed come in small packages, this "Unwrapped" EP from Rascal Flatts fits that most worthy description. All but one song have been unavailable for about a year, and one track (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) is a brand new recording. For Jingle Bell Rock, Rascal Flatts actually trade rock music for big band jazz; this one features plenty of brass horn work. However, White Christmas sticks to a stately orchestrated formula. The trio shows off its vocal chops on »»» |
Unstoppable
The Rascal Flatts hit making music machinery continues as its latest is filled with a lot of commercial pop country for which the trio is known. Rascal Flatts does not move very far outside of their comfort zone. Lead singer Gary LeVox's sturdy, sometimes plaintive vocals, and well-chosen material can have that effect.
Dann Huff once again produced along with lead singer Gary LeVox, guitarist Joe Don Rooney and bassist Jay DeMarcus. Huff gets a big sound once again out of the band, perhaps »»» |
Greatest Hits Volume 1
Rascal Flatts chose the holiday season to release their first greatest hits CD. Therefore, this singles set also has three Christmas songs tacked on for good measure. And much like with Rascal Flatts' overall repertoire, this collection plays it extremely safe. The act that originally turned the emotional heat up high with I Melt (also included within) goes straight for the heartstrings for the winter longing of White Christmas and the unfulfilled attachment expressed via I'll Be Home for Christmas. »»» |
Editorial: Walking the talk –
When names like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon and the Hag are invoked, you're talking hard core country. These are the touchstones of country , the guys who made country music what it was and still is (or maybe can be). When these folks would sing about being down-and-out and the rough-and-tumble, they knew of what they were singing about. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. »»»
Concert Review: Justin Townes Earle learns his lessons well –
It certainly can't be easy living in the shadows of a well-known musical father, especially when his name is Steve Earle. The obvious questions for Justin Townes Earle - like any offspring in a similar position - was whether he was cashing in on his father's fame or deserving in his own right?
The younger Earle is on a roll and easily... »»»
Concert Review: Paisley still satisfies –
Nobody sent up the bat signal, but Brad Paisley landed in L.A.'s fair city once again - this time dressed in a stylish Batman t-shirt - to share his winning wit and wisdom, all wrapped in lovingly electric guitar spiced country music. And while this show differed little from the hunk's recent California visit to Orange County a few months... »»»
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