Jul 10, 1970

Gerald Vernon born in Columbus, Ohio. Using the professional name Gary LeVox, he becomes the lead singer for Rascal Flatts, whose tight harmonies and positive lyrics lead to numerous multi-platinum albums and Vocal Group of the Year honors

Apr 26, 1971

Bass player-vocalist Jay DeMarcus is born in Columbus, Ohio. He co-founds the harmony trio Rascal Flatts, which wins the Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year honor six straight times beginning in 2003

Sep 13, 1975

Guitarist Joe Don Rooney is born in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He joins Rascal Flatts, whose infectious debut single "Prayin' For Daylight" sets the band on a path to six straight Vocal Group of the Year honors from the Country Music Association

Jul 4, 1998

Working as a background singer for Christian vocalist Michael English, Gary LeVox meets his future wife, Tara Richardson, at a concert in Decatur, Alabama. LeVox is destined to become the lead singer for Rascal Flatts

May 15, 1999

Singer Gary LeVox marries Tara Richardson. By the end of the year, he is the lead singer for Rascal Flatts

Apr 18, 2000

Lyric Street releases Rascal Flatts' debut single, "Prayin' For Daylight"

Apr 28, 2000

Rascal Flatts makes its Grand Ole Opry debut

Jun 6, 2000

Lyric Street releases Rascal Flatts' self-titled debut album

Jun 28, 2000

SHeDAISY, Rascal Flatts, Tracy Lawrence, The Kinleys and Jessica Andrews all pump gas in Nashville in a promotion for WSIX Radio, giving customers fuel at 98 cents-a-gallon

Aug 26, 2000

Rascal Flatts lead singer Gary LeVox and his wife, Tara, have their first daughter, Brittany Kay Vernon, in Nashville