Rascal Flatts is an American Country Pop band formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2000. They made their debut in their self-titled album in 2000.

Since its foundation, the group's main lineup consists of lead vocalist Gary LeVox, bass guitarist Jay DeMarcus, and guitarist Joe Don Rooney.

The blend now known as Rascal Flatts came together when second cousins Demarcus and Levox invited Rooney to sit in as a substitute guitar player at a Printer's Alley gig in Nashville. Demarcus and Rooney were also playing in country star Chely Wright's band at the time. The rest is history.

After landing a record deal with Lyric Street Records, Rascal Flatts recorded an eclectic mix of country, pop, R&B, and more, releasing it as the trio's debut self-titled album. "Prayin' for Daylight" became the group's first smash single. "This Everyday Love" soon followed, with almost as many accolades.

The band's second album, Melt, appeared in October 2002. With the success of first single "These Days," Melt sold a million copies in eight weeks. A live album served as an amiable segue between Melt and 2004's chart-topping Feels Like Today, while Me and My Gang arrived in April 2006.