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Riot Tour
The Riot Tour was the thirteenth headlining concert tour by American country music trio Rascal Flatts, in support of their ninth studio album '' Rewind'' (2014). The tour began May 5, 2015 in Cozumel, Mexico and ended on November 7 of that year in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It grossed over $18.7 million and was ranked fifty-seventh on Pollstar's Year End list on the Top 200 North American Tours of 2015. Background Rascal Flatts first announced the tour on January 20, 2015. The tour follows their Las Vegas spring residency. Opening acts *Lauren Alaina *Seth Alley *Chase Bryant *Chris Janson *Scotty McCreery *Ashley Monroe *RaeLynn *Mo Pitney Setlist Average setlist for the tour: #"Stand" #"Me and My Gang" #"Take Me to Church" #"What Hurts the Most"/" To Love Someday" #"Love You Out Loud" #" Why Wait" #"Riot" #"Fast Cars and Freedom" #" Easy" #"These Days" #" Mayberry" #" I'm Movin' On" #"Prayin' for Daylight" #" Summer Nights" #"My Wish" #"She's Leaving" #" Rewind" #" Take ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band founded in 1999. The band members were Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass guitar, background vocals), and Joe Don Rooney (lead guitar, background vocals). DeMarcus is LeVox's second cousin, a brother-in-law of country music singer James Otto, and a former member of the contemporary Christian music duo East to West. From 2000 to 2010, they recorded for Disney Music Group's former Lyric Street Records division. While on that label, they released six studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In order of release, they are ''Rascal Flatts'' (2000), '' Melt'' (2002), ''Feels Like Today'' (2004), ''Me and My Gang'' (2006), '' Still Feels Good'' (2007), and ''Unstoppable'' (2009). After Lyric Street closed in 2010, they moved to Big Machine Records for five more studio albums: '' Nothing Like This'' (2010), '' Changed'' (2012), '' Rewind'' (2014), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me And My Gang (song)
"Me and My Gang" is a song written by Jeffrey Steele, Jon Stone, and Tony Mullins and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released on April 17, 2006 as the second single and title track from the band's 2006 album of the same name. The song peaked at #6 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart that year. Content "Me and My Gang" is an up-tempo accompanied by electric guitar with a talk box in the intro. In it, the male narrator talks about traveling across the country with his gang. Tony Mullins, one of the song's writers, said that he came up with the song's main riff while working on another song. Jeffrey Steele then heard the riff and decided that it seemed to fit a title, "Me and My Gang", that he had in his mind at the time. While working on recording the song, Rascal Flatts' lead singer Gary LeVox called Mullins and asked if the original line "dude named king kong eattin' on a ding dong" in the song could be changed. This line became "Dude ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Movin' On (Rascal Flatts Song)
"I'm Movin' On" is a song written by Phillip White and D. Vincent Williams and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in October 2001 as the fourth and final single from the band’s Rascal Flatts (album), self-titled debut album. The song reached number 4 on the U.S. ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart in early 2002. Content "I'm Movin' On" is a mid-tempo ballad in triple meter, accompanied by mandolin and piano. In it, the narrator starts off with stating of the troubles he's had ("I've dealt with my ghosts and I've faced all my demons"). He states that he is "at peace" with himself because he is moving out of the town in which he lives ("I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong / I'm movin' on"). However, this could also refer to an emotional state—as in a relationship he once believed to be his "emotional" home has become a place he doesn't "belong" in. Gary LeVox said of the song, "[It's] a song that ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayberry (Rascal Flatts Song)
"Mayberry" is a song written by Arlos Smith and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in December 2003 as the fourth and final single from the band’s 2002 album '' Melt''. The song became the group’s second number one hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It also peaked at number 21 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, thus becoming a crossover hit. Background Gary LeVox said of the song, "The banjo really stands out on this track. It tells a lot about life in 2002, how busy you can get being caught up in the rat race. It reminds me of my childhood and it’s a really cool tune--one of our favorites." archived page from Rascalflatts.com from 2002 Content The song references the easy-going life lived in the fictional town of[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
These Days (Rascal Flatts Song)
"These Days" is a song written by Jeffrey Steele, Steve Robson, and Danny Wells and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in June 2002 as the first single from the band’s 2002 album '' Melt''. The song became their first number one hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in November 2002. Content This song is about a man who unexpectedly crosses paths with a former lover and they tell each other what has happened since they saw each other last. He tells her that since she has gone from his life, most of his time is spent thinking and dreaming about her. Gary LeVox said of the song, "We knew this was a special song. We’d already completed the album but we dropped a song that we wrote to put this on our album." Recording After the completion of recording for ''Melt'', the band learned there was money in the recording budget for several more songs. They then recorded "Love You Out Loud "Love You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Easy (Rascal Flatts Song)
"Easy" is a song written by Katrina Elam and Michael Mobley and recorded by the American country music group Rascal Flatts as a duet with British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield. It was released in June 2011 as the third and final single from Rascal Flatts' album ''Nothing Like This (album), Nothing Like This''. It became Rascal Flatts' fifth AC Top 20 hit. As of the chart dated July 21, 2012, the song has sold 917,000 copies in the US. Content "Easy" is a midtempo ballad in 6/8 time signature with a vocal range from C4 to C6. The song begins in C-sharp minor and modulates up to E minor halfway through the second verse. Critical reception Jessica Phillips of ''Country Weekly'' called the song a "sizzling duet". Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic was less favorable, calling it a "questionable stab at pop radio crossover". Ben Foster of ''Country Universe'' gave the song a B, saying that the lyrics are simple, but effective at telling the story of two ex-lovers who are in denial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast Cars And Freedom
"Fast Cars and Freedom" is a song recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in March 2005 as the third single from the album ''Feels Like Today''. It was the group's fourth Number One single on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts. The single was co-written by Rascal Flatts' lead singer Gary LeVox, along with Wendell Mobley and Neil Thrasher. Previously, the three writers had also written Rascal Flatts' 2003 single "I Melt "I Melt" is a song written by Gary LeVox, Wendell Mobley, and Neil Thrasher and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in July 2003 as the third single from the band’s 2002 album '' Melt''. The song peaked at numb ...". Chart performance "Fast Cars and Freedom" debuted at number 56 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs for the week of March 26, 2005. Year-end charts References {{authority control 2005 singles Rascal Flatts songs Songs written by Neil Thrasher Lyric S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riot (Rascal Flatts Song)
"Riot" is a song written by Jaron Boyer and Sara Haze, and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts as the third single from their ninth studio album ''Rewind (Rascal Flatts album), Rewind'' (2014). Content The song is a "pleading ballad replete with piano, strings and Gary LeVox's tender tenor and gentle vibrato". In it, the narrator pleads that his lover not leave him, saying that "there would be a riot" should she do so. Critical reception Giving it an "A", Tammy Ragusa of ''Country Weekly'' wrote that "A well-written lyric…gives a simple twist as Gary, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney add their full band and harmonies in the verses and soar through the choruses, building to a crescendo that will leave you breathless when it drops back to just Gary's ethereal vocal, piano and strings." Taste of Country also favorably reviewed the song, saying that "Sonically, ‘Riot’ is complex and beautiful, playing to the strengths of each band member perfectly ... The g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Wait (song)
"Why Wait" is a song written by Neil Thrasher, Tom Shapiro, and Jimmy Yeary and recorded by American country music band Rascal Flatts. It was released in August 2010 as the first single from the band's 2010 album '' Nothing Like This''. It is also their first single from Big Machine Records. Content The protagonist attempts to convince his lover to run off to Las Vegas with him to get married. Music video The music video, directed by William Zabka, was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada, following a story reminiscent of the comedy film ''The Hangover''. David Arquette plays the man in the video who proposes to his girlfriend. Rick Harrison, owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and star of the History Channel original show ''Pawn Stars'', makes a cameo appearance in the video when the Flatts and Arquette stop at the pawn shop to buy an engagement ring. Also in the video are cameos by Ron White, Carrot Top, Victoria Justice, Wayne Newton, and Penn and Teller. Critical reception Matt Bjo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love You Out Loud
"Love You Out Loud" is a song written by Brett James and Lonnie Wilson and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in January 2003 as the second single from the band’s 2002 album '' Melt''. The song peaked at number 3 on the U.S. '' Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart. Content "Love You Out Loud" is about a man's desire to have everyone know how much he loves his significant other. Joe Don Rooney Joe Don Rooney (born September 13, 1975 in Baxter Springs, KS) is an American musician. From 1999 to 2021, he was the lead guitarist and high octave harmony singer in the American country pop trio Rascal Flatts. In addition to the Electric guitar ... said of the song, "That was another one we got when the tracks were finished. It knocked us out. We just knew we had to cut it. It’s Rascal Flatts to a "T". It’s energy, fun, all about being in love, and what any man would want to do for his girl." [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were especially successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later as prominent performers in the disco music era in the mid-to-late 1970s. The group sang recognisable three-part tight harmonies; Robin's clear vibrato lead vocals were a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the mid-to-late 1970s and 1980s. The group wrote all of their own original material, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists and have been regarded as one of the most important and influential acts in pop music history. They have been referred to in the media as The Disco Kings, Britain's First Family of Harmony, and The Kings of Dance Music. Born on the Isle of Man to English parents, the Gibb brothers lived in Chorlton, Manchester, England, until the late 1950s. There, in 1955, they formed the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Love Somebody (song)
"To Love Somebody" is a song written by Barry and Robin Gibb. Produced by Robert Stigwood, it was the second single released by the Bee Gees from their international debut album, ''Bee Gees 1st'', in 1967. The single reached No. 17 in the United States and No. 41 in the United Kingdom. The song's B-side was " Close Another Door". The single was reissued in 1980 on RSO Records with "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" as its flipside. The song ranked at number 94 on ''NME'' magazine's "100 Best Tracks of the Sixties". It was a minor hit in the UK and France. It reached the top 20 in the US. It reached the top 10 in Canada. In a 2017 interview with ''Piers Morgan's Life Stories'', Barry was asked "of all the songs that you've ever written, which song would you choose?" Barry said that "To Love Somebody" was the song that he'd choose as it has "a clear, emotional message". The song has been recorded by many other artists, including Janis Joplin, Roberta Flack, Lulu, James Carr, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
