Rascal Flatts launched their much-anticipated summer tour, FLATTS FEST, this weekend with two shows and crowds of 35,000. The sold-out, kick-off show in Bristow, Virginia and the Virginia Beach show saw huge crowds show up early to enjoy the ‘fest’ivities including the karaoke challenge presented by Starkey, the “Why Wait” wedding chapel hosted by David’s Bridal and Men’s Wearhouse, the scavenger hunt and more. FLATTS FEST is currently slated to run through September 18 with opening acts Sara Evans, Easton Corbin and Justin Moore. The tour continues this weekend in Chicago and St. Louis after a performance by Rascal Flatts at Country Festival USA in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Friday, June 24.

“We had a blast this weekend seeing our fans and presenting a brand new show,” said Jay DeMarcus. “We worked really hard to put together a concert we thought our fans would enjoy and we’re glad so many came out to have fun before the concerts too.”

Rascal Flatts debuted their first album on Big Machine Records, NOTHING LIKE THIS, last November at #1 on the country album sales chart and became one of only four country acts to debut six consecutive studio albums at #1. Since their musical debut in 2000, the band has sold 20 million albums and 25 million digital downloads and delivered 13 #1 singles to the top of the chart. Rascal Flatts is the most awarded country group of the past decade with nearly 40 trophies from the American Country Awards, Academy of Country Music, American Music Awards, Country Music Association, People’s Choice Awards and more. Since their touring career began, they have sold over 6 million concert tickets .

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