Product Description 2009 release, the seventh album from the enormously successful Country trio. Rascal Flatts have sold more than 18 million units with three consecutive albums hitting the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Their success has earned them numerous ACM, CMA and AMA Group Of The Year awards. So, when they optimistically title their album Unstoppable, you better believe it! 11 tracks including the single 'Here Comes Goodbye'. About the Artist If any act embodies the place to which country music has evolved in the new century, it is Rascal Flatts. Since their inception a decade ago in 1999, the trio has helped change the face of popular music. Their trademark sound--Gary LeVox's powerfully emotive lead vocals coupled with the soaring harmonies of Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, set amid world-class arrangements and production, have made the band the standard bearers for cutting-edge country. Drawing on Nashville's best tunesmiths and their own enviable songwriting skills, they have released, in songs like "These Days," "Bless The Broken Road," "What Hurts The Most" and "Take Me There," some of the most important and successful music to come out of Nashville in recent years. Along the way, they have placed 10 #1 singles and 20 Top Tens, seen every one of their studio albums go multi-platinum, with total sales approaching 19 million, been the ACM and CMA top vocal group every year since 2003, and won multiple American Music Awards and People's Choice Awards. They have made such growth their mission since their beginnings in 1999, following a conversation between Jay and Joe Don, who were band mates working with Chely Wright. "Man," said Jay, "you've got to come hear my cousin Gary sing." Jay and Gary had begun attracting a following at the Fiddle and Steel Guitar Bar in Nashville's Printers Alley. "Somewhere around the 13th of January in 1999," Joe Don says, "Jay called me and said, 'Dude, our guitar player can't make it. Any way you could come sit in with us?' I said, 'Hell, yeah,' grabbed my guitar and amp and made it to the club by 8." All three were blown away by their collective sound, and they began playing as a trio, up to seven hours a night. Soon label executives had caught the buzz and were dropping by to see them. They cut some demos and by late that year they had been signed to Lyric Street. That began a string of hits that made the band one of country's most successful acts. Songs like "Prayin' For Daylight," "Mayberry," "Fast Cars and Freedom," "My Wish" and "Stand," and albums like Melt, Feels Like Today, Me And My Gang and Still Feels Good took them into the music world's stratosphere. Along the way, their "Bless The Broken Road" was Grammy nominated for Country Song of the Year and Vocal Performance, became 2006's top-selling physical and digital artist in all genres, scored four #1 country albums and three #1 overall, and hit the Top 10 Billboard pop singles chart twice, among many other milestones. "There's never been a method to our madness," says Joe Don. "We just cut the best songs we can, and through the years we get better at what we do." They continue to carry the country banner into arenas and stadiums, humbled by how far their star has risen with a profound impact on the concert stage. In good economic times and bad, their tours have been marked by sellouts and venue attendance records, as their state-of-the-art production, high energy approach and hit-filled set list thrill audiences year in and year out. The guys have performed for millions of fans in the last few years and recently wrapped their "Bob That Head Tour." They will kick off a new summer tour in June 2009- "Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour." J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is an official sponsor of the tour and will promote American Living, the retailer's affordable, all-American lifestyle brand developed exclusively for the JCPenney customer by Polo Ralph Lauren's Global Brand Concepts. The fully integrated two-year sponsorship will kick off June 5, with the tour hitting approximately 60 cities across the nation each year. "As a kid, you stand in front of your mirror and only dream about being able to sell out arenas and stadiums," says Gary. "And to be able to play a place like Wrigley Field and sell it out, you can't even dream that big. The feeling is awesome." "We know how difficult it can be for people to lay down money to go to a concert," says Jay, "and I thank them profusely from the stage every night. Our main focus will always be to give them every penny's worth of entertainment value we can." Their approach grows out of their own histories as music fans. "When I saw Garth Brooks years ago," says Joe Don, "it was like going to a tractor pull at the fair--the sheer spectacle of it. I was so mesmerized. That's how I want people who come to our shows to be." The three are committed family men who take seriously their role in the community. They are known for their charitable efforts, which have included raising millions of dollars for charities including the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and for their work on the celebrity cabinet board of the American Red Cross. At the core, though, is the three-way friendship and musical partnership dedicated to making records they would want to listen to and putting on shows they would want to attend. It is that approach that has brought so much pleasure to so many fans and given them such an enviable position in the musical world. "It's just beyond measure," says Gary. "We get to touch people's lives through music. There's no greater gift in the world and we love it today more than when we got the record deal in '99. We're planning to be around for a long time."
J**A
~catchy songs -- awesome cd~
If you're a fan of Rascal Flatts, you will totally love this album! Top to bottom, the songs are all very strong. They all have amazing harmony, and cross many different musical genres. This should assure more of the same continued success that has given Rascal Flatts the honor of "top country group" at the ACM Awards for 7 consecutive years."Love Who You Love" starts off the CD with an awesome, classic Rascal Flatts song - which should soon be a sure-fire #1 hit. A Very catchy and upbeat tune, which features well written lyrics with a nice message. Their first single ("Here Comes Goodbye") is already #1 on the country charts, which it definitely deserves. It's a great power-ballad which features the amazing combination of Jay's piano playing, Gary's vocals, Jo Don's Guitar, and Dann Huff's production.The title track is a very good song which is definitely hit material, as is "Once" (another potential single written by Jeffrey Steele). "Things That Matter" carries a message that so many of us need to hear, and it wastes no time getting the wise words across. "Summer Nights" is a perfect summer concert song, and a much more tasteful alternative to "Bob That Head" from their last album.Overall, I think that the final track - "Why" - is the very best song on the album. It is an unbelievably powerful and emotional ballad, which deals with a sensitive topic in such a unique way. The lyrics will give you chills when you realize what they are really about. To me, this one has "Song of the Year" written all over it. A great ending to a really great album.
C**E
AWESOME !!
I like this CD a lot ! Its the first time I have purchased anything other than GENE VINCENT *** I am a die hard Vincent fan*** That alone speaks volumes *** Nobody in my mind is better than My Sweet Gene *** I knew him for 14 years***He sang it all Rock'N'Roll , Rock-A-Billy , Counrty Western & Ballads *** I remember how much he loved country music *** He would have loved Rascal Flatts .I love their sound and style . I also purchased their "Feels Like Today" & "Melt" when I purchased "Unstoppable" . For me to do that is unheard of . They have to have something very special and they surely do . I love the way they tell a story through their music , something I can relate to . Of all the groups or individual artist out there today these guys are the "Greatest". I stepped out of my comfort zone . How could you not love the music of "Rascal Flatts" ? AWESOME !!!!
R**N
Damaged.
The CD was in perfect condition and I love all their albums but the case was damaged. I was gonna give it 3 stars because it had 2 big cracks in the back but then gave it 2 when I opened the case it fell a part.Again CD in perfect condition only case is broken.
A**2
Awesome. Totally love this music.
Item as described. Thank you.
M**L
Arrived
Arrived
A**R
Five Stars
Awesome CD. Great price.
J**Y
Five Stars
Love Rascal Flatts music.
M**1
Incredible talent
Absolutely love these guys. Love their voices, harmonies, overall sound and lyrics.Also love their willingness to speak out on their CD covers about their faith and its importance in their lives.It shows in their music that they are men of principles who are not swayed from their values by the latest trends.Highly recommended.
M**K
They are soooooooooooooooooo BRILLIANT :-)
The first time I heard Rascal Flatts was when I was on holiday in America back in 2001. I was listening to the local radio country and western channel.The group have great voices and there are some terrific songs on this album. :-)So now I had eight of their albums, and with each album they keep on going from strength to strength. :-)This group also reminds me of another American country and western group I love, “Lonestar”, (that includes Richie McDonald).I love listening to the entire CD but I do have my favourites on this album they are “Changed”, “Love who you love”, “Here comes goodbye”, “Close”, “Forever”, “Unstoppable”, “Things that matter”, “Things that matter”, “Summer Nights”, “Holdin’ On”, “Once” and “Why”.I love all there albums and they do such a great job, not just with their singing, but with their composing and their arrangements of the songs.It’s a must for any “Rascal Flatts" fan and I can highly recommend it. :-)
B**N
If you like Rascal Flatts you'll like this
If you're a fan of Rascal Flatts' previous work you will definitely appreciate this too. I wouldn't say this is a real groundbreaker of an album, as it tends to rely on the tried-and-tested sound that has served them so well in the past. But that is by no means a negative remark because there's no point in fixing something that just ain't broke. There's a nice mix of upbeat and down tempo stuff on this album from the 'Life is a Highway'-esque sound of 'Summer Nights', to 'Why' (reminiscent of 'Skin') to my favourite track on the album 'Once', which has a similar intro and carries a similar message to 'What Hurts the Most'. The more I listen to this CD, the more I want to hear it. I have it on my portable MP3 player, on iTunes and in my car. This is an excellent album and I thoroughly recommend it.
S**2
Excellent album which I just love listening to..repeatedly
Unstoppable I recently saw CSI episode which featured the group in the storyline and loved the track 'Unstoppable' so much I went online to buy it. I was so disappointed that it wasn't available in the UK that I shopped on Amazon and found a copy which could be shipped from the USA. Although the Icelandic Volcanic Ash issue caused a slight delay in delivery, it was worth the wait.I also bought the back catalogue items that were available on iTunes and they are fab too. Highly recommended; especially if you like artists such as Lonestar. The lead vocals remind me of the same melodious, soft vocal style and real easy to listen too; plus you can actually tell what they're saying in the lyrics :). Got to be a plus for me as I like to sing along and it's soooooo much easier when you can learn the words without using [...]Sue K Unstoppable
H**S
Another excellent CD
Well what more can I say other than another excellent CD all the songs on it are lovely & Why is one of those songs that is so heartfelt dealing with the suicide of a friend & asking that age old question "Why?" It does make you think that sometimes maybe we don't ask the right questions or truly take the time to listen & maybe if we did it could save a life.
B**N
Great Album
As a first time listener of the flatts in the UK , i'd only heard the tracks from their appearance on CSI, but it was enough to purchase the CD - And i've not been disappointed. Country tracks a plenty but for the first time listener theres some brilliant guitar playing and some fantastic songs on this album, well worth the purchase price!
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