Tim McGraw and Maren Morris are among the country artists speaking out in the wake of the tragic violence that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6. As Congress was meeting to officially tally the Electoral College votes, to determine whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden would become the country’s next President, a throng of rioters descended…
Jay DeMarcus is experiencing his first holiday season without his father, Stanley Wayne DeMarcus, who passed away in October. The Rascal Flatts member is still getting used to life without one of his parents, but feels close and connected to him every time he sits down at the piano, which now sits in his own house. “I feel him…
Rascal Flatts announced at the start of 2020 that they would embark on their farewell Life is a Highway Tour later in the year, which would mark the official end to the trio, after 20 years together, to pursue other interests. While the tour unfortunately did not happen this year, because of the pandemic, Jay DeMarcus is already looking…
The future of Rascal Flatts might currently be unknown, but Jay DeMarcus feels nothing but gratitude as he looks back on the past two decades. The 48-year-old has spent most of adulthood as part of the trio, which he calls one of the most significant parts of his entire life. “It’s the thing that I’ve done that has meant…
Old Dominion is once again the CMA Award winner for Vocal Group of the Year. Old Dominion, who has won in this category for three consecutive years, shared the category with Lady A, Little Big Town, Midland and Rascal Flatts. “Thank you guys,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey said from stage, surrounded by his bandmates. “This is obviously a strange…
The 2020 CMA Awards have had some unexpected last-minute changes, after two more of the scheduled performers for the live broadcast, Rascal Flatts and musician Jenee Fleenor, both tested positive for COVID-19. “Hey Y’all, we wanted to let you guys know that we have received a positive COVID test within the band,” the trio shared on social media. “As…
Jay DeMarcus is speaking out after the loss of his father, who passed away on October 29. The Rascal Flatts member praised fans, in a lengthy message he shared on social media, for their prayers and support during the difficult time. “I was overwhelmed last week by the outpouring of love and support that you guys showed to me,…
Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus is sharing sweet memories of his father, Stanley Wayne DeMarcus, and how his father’s own love of music shaped his career path. The 49-year-old spoke out about his dad, shortly after the family’s patriarch, called “Wayno,” passed away last week. “My dad was always musical,” Jay shared with his record label. “So, the bond that we’ve…
Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus is mourning the loss of his father, Stanley Wayne DeMarcus. The singer and multi-instrumentalist spoke out about his father’s death on social media, sharing a few photos of them together over the years. “I lost my musical hero and Father this morning,” Jay posted. “Known as ‘Wayno’ to most, he impacted everyone around him, and…
The 2020 CMA Awards will take place on Wednesday, November 11, and now we know who at least some of the performers will be. Luke Combs, Lady A and Rascal Flatts are among the first round of performers, along with Gabby Barrett featuring Charlie Puth, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, and Thomas Rhett…
