Rascal Flatts certainly does not sing cryin'-in-your-beer country.
The country rock trio, known for its uplifting love songs and honey harmonizing, is described by fans on All Music Guide entirely by adjectives that pertain to the happiness incited by listening to it: Carefree, theatrical, amiable, fun, exuberant and playful.
"These guys are certainly not your grandparents' country," said Doug Montgomery, program director for WBCT-FM (93.7), the radio station sponsoring their tour-opening show Thursday at Van Andel Arena. "It's a real fresh approach in the harmonies and the whole bit -- people love these guys."
In 2005, in addition to cheering up their fans, the Flatts had lots to be happy about themselves. The band kept its crowns for "Vocal Group of the Year" from ACM, ASCAP, CMA and CMT and was named Billboard's Artist of the Year and Breakthrough Touring Act when the "Here's To You Tour" bested pop-rock contenders Coldplay for fans serviced (750,000).
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