Rascal Flatts has released six studio albums and a greatest hits album, all on Lyric Street Records. Their first two albums, 2000's Rascal Flatts and 2002's Melt, have been certified 2× Multi-Platinum and 3× Multi-Platinum, respectively, in the United States, while 2004's Feels Like Today and 2006's Me and My Gang have received 5× Multi-Platinum and 4× Multi-Platinum certifications respectively. 2007's Still Feels Good is certified 2× Multi-Platinum. Their album, Unstoppable, was released on April 7, 2009.
They have also released twenty-seven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including ten Number Ones. A cover of Tom Cochrane's "Life Is a Highway", from the soundtrack to the 2006 Disney film Cars, also entered the country music charts from unsolicited airplay. Their longest-lasting Number One is "Bless the Broken Road" (late 2004-early 2005) at five weeks, while their biggest crossover single is "What Hurts the Most", which topped both the country and Adult Contemporary charts in 2006, and was a Top Ten pop hit. "Banjo", their most recent one, was released to Country radio on January 9, 2012. (Banjo Songfacts).
In early 2000, the group made their debut with their single "Prayin' for Daylight". This song, which reached #3 on the Billboard country charts. This was the first of four consecutive Top Ten hits from their self-titled debut, which was issued in early 2000 on Lyric Street. Following "Prayin' for Daylight" were "This Everyday Love", "While You Loved Me" and "I'm Movin' On", which respectively peaked at #9, #7, and #4 on the country charts. "I'm Movin' On" was awarded Song of the Year by the Academy of Country Music in 2002.
History: Rascal Flatts were founded near Columbus, Ohio. Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus were second cousins from a musical family. DeMarcus's brother-in-law, James Otto, is also a country music artist. DeMarcus moved to Nashville in 1992, earning his first record deal as part of a Christian group called East to West. In 1997, he finally convinced LeVox to leave behind his job with the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and follow his musical dreams as well.
DeMarcus soon joined Chely Wright's band, and there he met Joe Don Rooney. DeMarcus and LeVox were working in a Printer's Alley nightclub, and when their part-time guitarist could not make it one night, DeMarcus invited Rooney to sit in. Eventually, they took the name Rascal Flatts and began performing together, getting signed to Lyric Street Records in late 1999.
The band was recently announced that they have celebrated 10 years of being one of the hottest country bands of the decade. On January 7, 2020, Rascal Flatts announced that they would be disbanding following a farewell tour after twenty years together. However, this farewell tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the group's disbandment was officially confirmed in October 2021.
Here's to You
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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Camped out all night on the sidewalk just to get tickets
With their hands on the fence in the back by the buses and the limousines
Just to get a glance at a drummer or singer yeah anything
And they come from miles around
For that moment when the lights go out
And they scream
It's the boys with the wheels that bring them
Its lighters in the air and you guys up there
You're the heart and soul and the reason we do what we do
Here's to you
There's a silver tongued blonde trying to sweet talk her way back stage
There's a mom and a dad in the aisle not acting their age
There a wet Corvette red lipstick print a on Coors Light cup
And judging by the way she's dancing I'd say she's had enough
The guitars come alive
And you make us wanna stay all night
And they scream
It's the girls in the front row singin'
It's the boys with the wheels that bring them
Its lighters in the air and you guys up there
You're the heart and soul and the reason we do what we do
Here's to you, here's to you
In Rascal Flatts's song "Here", the lyrics refer to the experience of being at a concert, particularly the passion and enthusiasm of the fans. The song describes the scene of a concert, where people have come from all over to see the musicians they adore perform. The opening lines, "They got three in the front and four in the back of a civic, Camped out all night on the sidewalk just to get tickets," depict the dedication of the fans, who will go to great lengths to secure a spot in the front row of the concert experience. The second verse introduces a silver-tongued blonde trying to sweet talk her way backstage, indicating the enthusiastic and energetic atmosphere in the concerts. The song continues to describe the moments that make a concert unforgettable, like the reaction of the crowd and the way they sing along to the music.
The chorus of the song, particularly, conveys the sentiment that the fans are the heart and soul of a concert. It is the people in the front row singing, the boys with the wheels that bring them, and the lighters in the air that add to the ambiance of a concert experience. Without these passionate people, there would be no reason for the performers to do what they do. "Here's to you" is a way for the musicians to thank their fans for being an essential part of their journey and to acknowledge the fact that the fans are their inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
They got three in the front and four in the back of a civic
There are fans crowded inside a car, trying to get to the concert.
Camped out all night on the sidewalk just to get tickets
The fans spent the night on the pavement, enduring discomfort to secure admission to the show.
With their hands on the fence in the back by the buses and the limousines
Some fans are positioned at the border, close to the transportation, hoping to catch a glimpse of their idols.
Just to get a glance at a drummer or singer yeah anything
The fans just want a brief moment with the musicians, even if it's just a sight.
And they come from miles around
People travel long distances just to be part of this experience.
For that moment when the lights go out
Everyone waits for the critical moment when the lights turn off, signaling the start of the main event.
And they scream
The crowd shouts in excitement for what's about to come.
It's the girls in the front row singin'
Some of the ardent fans at the front are singing along to the music.
It's the boys with the wheels that bring them
The fans that manage to transport others to the venue are highly appreciated, as they make it possible for everybody to enjoy the event.
Its lighters in the air and you guys up there
Other fans are holding lit lighters up high, and as they sway to the music, they recognize the performers on stage.
You're the heart and soul and the reason we do what we do
The musicians play an integral part in the experience, serving as the fuel of passion that drives the excitement surrounding the concert.
Here's to you
Cheers to the musicians!
There's a silver tongued blonde trying to sweet talk her way back stage
A female fan is using her charming talk to request access backstage.
There's a mom and a dad in the aisle not acting their age
An older couple in the crowd are forgetting their mature age, joining in with the fun and acting like youngsters.
There a wet Corvette red lipstick print a on Coors Light cup
A Cup bears the mark of a girl's red lipstick, which got smeared because of the excitement.
And judging by the way she's dancing I'd say she's had enough
By the way, she is dancing; it appears that she might have had too much to drink.
The guitars come alive
The guitars are electrifying, infusing energy to the entire audience.
And you make us wanna stay all night
The performers make the audience so entertained and entertained that they don't want it ever to end.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WENDELL LEE MOBLEY, NEIL THRASHER, JAY DE MARCUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sherry Brewer
You don't hear many bands doing songs that say "THANK YOU" to their fans. Love it
Renee Benson
The only other one I know is new kids on the block , it’s called thankful
Rebecca Rose
My favorite song from the best band ever ❤️❤️❤️
Renee Benson
@Rebecca Rose right
thebeastlacey
These guys are INCAPABLE of making a bad song.......They're pure gold!!!
tyaggie07
From the first album to Rewind, I cannot name one song I don't like. I love them all!
G GS
These guys made my bucket list! Just one concert! 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
hotchsgirl42
These guys don't know how to make a bad song! Love everything they do!!!
Rebecca Rose
Seen them 3 times and it feels more like a party than a concert every time I went best band in the world proud Flatts fan for sixteen years.
Nathanael George
That intro with the guitar and bass sounds amazing