I feel like I have written a Rascal Flatts concert review every week this summer.  I’m not complaining, just wondering what on earth I am going to write about after this.   Last night Rascal Flatts closed out the 2010 Kentucky State Fair and blew the roof off of Freedom Hall. 

The high energy show was no disappointment to fans and fair goers.  Chris Young and Kellier Pickler both offer a stand out show and keep the crowd entertained and singing along to every word.   Chris has really stood out to me on the Nothing Like This Tour.  His charming smile and boyish good looks melt the women in the audience and his fun, party demeanor make the guys wanna party hard.

My husband laughs at me because every time I come home from a Rascal Flatts show.  When asked if I had a good time my exact words are ususally, “That was the best show I have seen this summer!”  “Even better than the last one!”  He just shakes his head and grins. 

When I tell you Rascal Flatts put on a high energy, fan interactive great show I am not kidding.  Last night seemed to be all about the kids.  Gary managed to pull 4 different kids up on stage from the audience to sing along. 

The Nothing Like This Tour has been so amazing to me this summer.  Great music, tons of new friends and unforgettable memories.  Can’t wait for 2011!

You can see the rest of our pictures from the KY State Fair on our Flickr page at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/countrymusictattletale/sets/

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Rascal Flatts were back for another unbelievable show in Cincinnati, OH on Friday night.  There was something in the air that told us the energy was going to be high and the music was going to be great!

The weather was PERFECT for an outdoor venue show.  Unfortunately, I missed Chris Young’s opening set but hear he did a fantastic job.  Kellie Picker took the stage after Chris in a cute all black dress.  She looked great and was full of a lot more energy than the last time I had seen her.  Her set is full of her fans favorites and she even throws a little Dolly Parton in there for an extra sing along kick.

As always, Rascal Flatts hit the stage just a little after 9pm with a huge explosion.  As a long time Flatts fan I must say this has been my favorite set list yet!  We get to hear all of our favorites starting with Prayin’ for Daylight all the way through their current sinlge Why Wait. 

We even got a glimpse of Gary’s mom sitting front in center jammin along to every word of every song.  

Find out if the Nothing Like This Tour is coming to a city near you at www.rascalflatts.com.

You can see the rest of the pictures from the show on our Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/countrymusictattletale/sets/

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Rascal Flatts kicked off their brand new “Nothing Like This Tour” over the weekend and fans lined up early to take a walk back through time with Gary, Jay and Joe Don.  The tour promised to take fans back on a journey through their last 10 years of music with less talk and a lot more action.   This is exactly what was delivered in Charlotte, NC on Saturday night.

Chris Young kicked off the steamy night with a high energy set full of great music and incredible fan interaction.   I have only seen Chris sing live a few times in the past.  I was pleasantly surprised in his stage presence and am excited for fans to see him as opening act.   The set ended a little bit too early for me, I would have liked to see him play a few more songs. 

Kellie Pickler took the stage just a few minutes after Chris and was sporting her beautiful new engagement ring.  Kellie’s set was full of songs we all know and love along with a few Dolly Parton extras that are always fun to sing along to.  This is the second time Kellie has been out on the road with the guys so Rascal Flatts fans already adore Kelllie.

Rascal Flatts shows are known to open with a huge explosion and burst of adrenaline.  Saturday night was no exception.  Within seconds of  the guys hitting the stage the crowd was on their feet screaming and singing along to every word.  The set list for this tour has been expanded and promises any Rascal Flatts fan their most popular hits from start to finish.   

The Nothing Like This Tour takes fans on a  journey back in time to Prayin’ For Daylight (with the squat for all you Gary ladies) all the way up through Unstoppable and their brand new single Why Wait due out to radio very soon.   For those fans who are detailed enough to take a look around the stage you will see little pieces of history marked throughout the set.      The Charlotte venue is an outdoor amphitheatre so I am sure that when the shows move to the indoor arenas fans will be in for an even bigger visual treat with the stage.

The energy and excitment was blasted through the venue as Gary, Jay and Joe Don ran from one side of the stage to the other slapping the hands of fans who crowded around .   Gary also gave a few fans the chance to sing along as he passed the microphone down into the audience.  It was very obvious Rascal Flatts are glad to be back on the road to see their fans.  So get ready for a show that has expanded to almost 2 hours of music and promises to leave you wanting more!

Make sure to check out www.rascalflatts.com to see if they are coming to a city near you. 

You can check out all of our pictures on our Flickr page:  CLICK HERE 
You can also check out the videos from the show on our YouTube page:  CLICK HERE

Here is the video from the show of Rascal Flatts new song “Why Wait”.  Can’t wait to hear it on the radio!!!!!  If you check out our YouTube page we also have videos of “Life is a Highway” and the guys covering “It’s Getting Better All the Time” and “Open Arms”.

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Rascal Flatts will launch a new tour this Friday, June 25 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the “JC Penney Presents Rascal Flatts Nothing Like This Tour.” The first leg will continue with 28 shows through September 19 at Boston’s Comcast Center. Kellie Pickler and Chris Young will open.

Thanks to JC Penney’s we want to help all you Rascal Flatts fans get excited about this tour! 
We have 1 autographed Rascal Flatts T-Shirt to giveaway!

As most of you already know this tour is taking fans on a chronological musical journey of the last yen years of Rascal Flatts music.  To enter to win we want you to tell us your favorite Rascal Flatts tour of the last 10 years and why.

We will pick the lucky winner next Thursday, July 1st!

Contest disclaimer: The prize was provided by JCPenney, but JCPenney a is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of JCPenney. • Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US or Canada only.

When you are done entering the CMTT contest make sure to head over to the JC Penney Facebook page and enter to win two tickets to a Rascal Flatts concert of your choice, two backstage passes to meet the band, two round trip coach airfare, two night hotel stay, and spending money. CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW

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I AM SUPER EXCITED!!!!

Rascal Flatts will launch a new tour this Friday, June 25 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the “JC Penney Presents Rascal Flatts Nothing Like This Tour.” The first leg will continue with 28 shows through September 19 at Boston’s Comcast Center. Kellie Pickler and Chris Young will open.

I have been going to Rascal Flatts concerts since 2003 and each year they have become better and better. Each year they out do for fans what they did the previous year so I am super excited to attend opening weekend to see what they have planned for us this year.

“We hope to take our fans on a chronological musical journey of the last yen years of music and aim to squeeze in the most music we’ve ever done in a live show,” says bassist and background vocalist Jay DeMarcus.

I am heading to Charlotte, NC for the show on Saturday and CANNOT WAIT to tell you ALL about it! Check out www.rascalflatts.com to see if they are coming to a city near you!

Have I mentioned I am SUPER EXCITED!!!

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