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.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents 'neath the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home this Christmas, darling
I'll be coming home to you
And there's nothing in the world
Gonna get in my way
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow
And mistletoe
And presents 'neath the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
And you'll be in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
Till then you'll be in my dreams
The lyrics of Rascal Flatt's "I'll Be Home For Christmas" beautifully capture the longing and anticipation of coming home for the holidays. The singer promises to be home for Christmas and reassures their loved ones that they can count on them. They vividly describe the perfect Christmas scene with snow, mistletoe and presents underneath the tree. The image of Christmas eve with the love light gleaming is reflective of the warmth and joy of the holiday season. The singer's promise of being home for Christmas is not just a physical return but also an emotional one as they express their loved ones will be in their dreams till then.
The song perfectly captures the emotions of those who cannot be home for the holidays but long to be with their loved ones. It evokes feelings of nostalgia, love, and warmth that are synonymous with Christmas celebrations. The song is a reminder of the importance of family and the joy of reunion. It speaks universally to people who are away from their homes and loved ones on this special day.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I will return to be with loved ones on Christmas day
You can count on me
You can trust that I will keep my promise to be home
Please have snow and mistletoe and presents 'neath the tree
I hope there'll be snow and traditional decorations for a beautiful Christmas with gifts underneath the Christmas tree
Christmas eve will find me where the love light gleams
On Christmas eve, I will be with my family and friends, surrounded by love and warmth
I'll be home for Christmas and you'll be in my dreams
I will miss you until then, and you will be in my thoughts and in my dreams
I'll be home this Christmas, darling. I'll be coming home to you
I am yearning to be with you, and I shall come home to celebrate Christmas with you
And there's nothing in the world gonna get in my way
No obstacle or challenge shall prevent me from reuniting with you on Christmas day
You can plan on me
You can rest assured that I will keep my promises and be there with you
Till then you'll be in my dreams
Until we meet again, you will be on my mind and in my dreams.
Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cuzimhappy
Yes, I'm back for 2021. And no, I still haven't found a better performance than this! I'm sad they aren't performing together anymore, but this will always be one of my top 3 favs from them!
Donita Brown
They aren't a group anymore? Have they all gone solo?
Demetrius A. Greene
Aw, I love this song! Sad to hear that, but they did give us some beautiful music!
raulmihalyi
I agree !
raulmihalyi
@Donita Brown Unfortunately not. Only Gary went solo, don't know about the other two. We remain with the music. This performance is a blast
Donita Brown
@raulmihalyi Yes, I agree. I absolutely LOVE this one. It's in my top 5 of A cappella songs/performances. Sad they aren't together anymore.
Paula Hollister
Most amazing Xmas song ever. The harmony is incredible.
Kelsey Chapman
This is my favorite version of any Christmas song ever! So captivating the way their voices blend. Beautiful!
Bluem Angrup
These guys add so much more meaning to this song than it has. Why are they so underrated??
Kecia Mc Kie
Love this track. Their voices blend so beautifully. Well done Rascal Flatts 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉