Rascal Flatts recently talked to Billboard about their upcoming residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and about having Kelsea Ballerini on tour with them this summer.

Billboard: What was something about playing Las Vegas that stood out to you?

Gary LeVox: I think it was seeing people come in from other countries — places like Brazil, where we’ve never been before. Seeing their signs and knowing that they took the time to come see us in Vegas…knowing it was their first time to see us in 15 years.

Billboard: After the Vegas run, you will be headed back out on the road this spring and summer — with rising star Kelsea Ballerini with you as your opening act. With her undeniable success as of late, this has to have you very excited?

DeMarcus: She’s on fire right now. Looking at the people that we wanted to take out, she was at the top of the list.

Rooney: We called dibs.

Read the full interview here.