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Their current CD just went to #4 on Soundscan's Top Current 75 Country Albums with over 700,000 units sold (release to date). They jumped Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and Garth Brooks. They also moved up 8 spots to #56 on the Top 200 Albums from #64. I'M MOVING ON IS sitting at #10 on R&R. We wanted you to know all these great things are happening because of great fans like YOU!! THANKS for your continued support and GO RASCALS!!! </div> <div> (From <A HREF="http://www.rascalflatts.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rascalflatts.com"><U>www.rascalflatts.com</U></A>)</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Rascal Flatts Charging Fines</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="0e2c9980.gif" border=0 width="201" height="152" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div> Since the release of their self-titled soon-to-be platinum debut album, Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcusand Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts have learned quite a few lessons about fame. The demands of a rigorous concert schedule, thanks to the buzz created by their high-energy shows, have placed them away from home more than at home. But they are the first to admit how blessed their careers have been and feel honored to have shared the stage with some of</div> <div> Nashville's top performers (Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina, Brad Paisley,etc). However, to ensure the longevity of the group a few rules have been implemented.</div> <div> "We spend so much time together that we have had to remember to be considerate of each other and to be mindful of that we established a fine," says DeMarcus. "If you show up late for sound check, an interview, a meeting or leave your junk out for everyone to trip over on the bus... it costs you $25," says Levox. Rooney explains, "Yeah, and I seem to be the poorest member right now."</div> <div> The steep fines are also imposed on the band members and road crew for bus etiquette. At the end of the year, the person with the least amount of infractions gets the cash.</div> <div> (From <A HREF="http://www.rascalflatts.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rascalflatts.com"><U>www.rascalflatts.com</U></A>)</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>RF Goes Platinum</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="0df0f980.gif" border=0 width="271" height="152" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div> Congratulations to the men of Rascal Flatts whose debut album has now been certified platinum!  Way to go  guys!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>DeMarcus "Wrights" a Hit</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="0ddafab0.gif" border=0 width="175" height="171" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div> Chely Wright's new album, <I>Never Love You Enough</I>, features a song called "Jezebel" that was co-written by Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus, who once played in Wright's band. </div> <div> DeMarcus talked about writing the song for his old boss : "It's really neat to be on Chely Wright's record having worked for her for two years. And it was a really, really a cool opportunity, she called me one morning on the way to a writing appointment with Marcus Hummon and she said, 'What are you doing?' and I said, 'I'm getting ready to go write.' She said, 'Listen, I still need a tune. I need a good up tune.' She said, 'Why don't you go in there and write one.' So, I talked with Marcus and we sat down and wrote that tune literally in probably two hours." </div> <div> After writing "Jezebel," DeMarcus got in his car to deliver his new creation. "I drove straight to her house and played this little crappy recording of it. And she said, 'I think that's a hit, I really like that song. I really want to cut that.' And I was like, 'What! Are you kidding me?' So, just to be a part of that is awesome." </div> <div> (From <A HREF="http://www.k99online.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.k99online.com"><U>www.k99online.com</U></A>)</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>GOIN' GOLFIN'!</U></B></div> <div> <U><IMG SRC="0a2afae0.gif" border=0 width="175" height="174" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></div> <div> Gary, Joe Don and Jay will be enjoying some beautiful California sunshine when the hit the golfcourse on October 8th. They'll be joining all their country music buddies to play 18 holes in the Academy of Country Music's golf tournament. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <U>RADIO MUSIC AWARDS</U></div> <div> <U><IMG SRC="0a409a50.gif" border=0 width="265" height="165" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></div> <bR> <div> Rascal Flatts have been asked to present an award on the Radio Music Awards on ABC on October 26. Check your local listing for time and tune in! </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>I'M MOVIN ON</U></B></div> <div> <U><IMG SRC="09ed2f50.gif" border=0 width="210" height="245" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></div> <div> The HOT new single from Rascal Flatts is impacting radio NOW. Be sure and call your stations to request it. When you hear them play I'M MOVIN ON, be sure to call them and let them know how much you LOVE it and appreciate them playing it OFTEN!!! Let's "move it on" up the charts!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>RF GOES GOLD!</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="0a013af0.gif" border=0 width="275" height="175" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div> Lyric Street Records President Randy Goodman announced today that Rascal Flatts' self-titled debut album has been certified gold (sales over 500,000 units) by the R.I.A.A.</div> <div> Released on June 6, 2000 on Lyric Street Records, Rascal Flatts' self-titled debut has produced three consecutive Top Ten hits. The group's first single, PRAYIN' FOR DAYLIGHT, was also their first hit, going to #1 at Country Radio and continues to get recurrent airplay. Rascal Flatts' second single, THIS EVERYDAY LOVE, was a Top 10 hit and their third single, WHILE YOU LOVED ME, was also a Top 10 hit for the group.</div> <div> "We are very proud to have made the record that we wanted to make and thrilled that the songs we recorded also touched so many other people," said Gary LeVox. "It's just incredible to think that half a million people were moved by our music enough to go out and buy our album. "We'd like to thank Lyric Street Records for giving us the freedom to be</div> <div> ourselves, our Producers, Mark Bright and Marty Williams, Country Radio for playing our record and our fans for supporting it," continues Jay DeMarcus. "We're just thrilled to have our first gold album," adds Joe Don Rooney, and we are looking forward to the future."</div> <div> Earlier this year, Rascal Flatts won the Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Duo Or Group at the 36th annual ACM Awards. Look for the fourth single from Rascal Flatts, I'M MOVIN' ON, to hit Country Radio in late September.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <U>RF DOESN'T WALK AWAY EMPTY HANDED</U></div> <div> <IMG SRC="092ddb40.gif" border=0 width="221" height="180" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Rascal Flatts received the Top New Vocal Duet/Group award from the Academy of Counrty Music Awards which was broadcast live from the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, CA on May 9th. </div> <bR> <div> "It's the most unbelievable feeling in the World" says Jay DeMarcus.</div> <bR> <div> "We feel truly blessed and honored to be recognized by the Academy of Country Music so early in our career," says Gary Levox.</div> <bR> <div> "It's awesome to be accepted into the ACM's family and be a part of it's history," says Joe Don Rooney.</div> <bR> <div> <B>CONGRATULATIONS, BOYS!...IT'S MUCH DESERVED!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <U>RASCAL FLATTS IN COUNTRY WEEKLY</U></div> <bR> <div> <U><IMG SRC="09455670.gif" border=0 width="85" height="103" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></div> <div> Keep your eyes open for the August 21st issue of COUNTRY WEEKLY which will hit the stands on<B> August 7th</B>. It will have a 2 1/2 page feature on you guessed it.....RASCAL FLATTS!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <U>COUNTRY COUNTDOWN USA</U></div> <bR> <div> <U><IMG SRC="09755950.gif" border=0 width="341" height="149" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></div> <div> Gary, Joe Don, and Jay will co-host COUNTRY COUNTDOWN USA with Radio and Records head, Lon Helton, on August 11 and 12. Check your local radio stations to see if they carry the syndicated broadcast. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>