Founded in Columbus, Ohio by Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass, keyboards, vocals) and Joe Don Rooney (guitar, vocals), Rascal Flatts hit the ground running after their debut album, Rascal Flatts, went double-platinum. Their next three albums, Melt , Feels Like Today and Me and My Gang sold in excess of 13 million units, making them the most successful country group of the decade.