Rascal Flatts to Receive a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Rascal Flatts has been chosen by The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to receive a 2011 star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

The committee selected Rascal Flatts from hundreds of nominations during a meeting in mid-June.

 

“I am at such a loss for words that I can't even describe how I feel,” said lead singer Gary LeVox. “What a great honor and symbol of accomplishment. To have only wanted to make music since childhood this far exceeds any expectations I ever had. I am so humbled and grateful to God for all of his blessings and this amazing gift He's given us called music. Thanks to all who made this possible, especially our family and fans for making a dream a reality. You really can touch a star!”

           

“There are only a few things I can think of that are as big of an honor as receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Jay DeMarcus, background vocalist and bass player. “I am so humbled, filled with gratitude and completely overcome with emotion.... I guess we've really done something after all.”

 

Lead guitarist and background vocalist Joe Don Rooney said, "This is the kind of stuff you dream of growing up as a kid. Having our name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has to be one of the coolest things that's ever happened to Rascal Flatts. I'm honored and completely humbled."

 

Celebrities in movies, television, theater and music will also received stars. Other 2011 musical honorees include: Melissa Etheridge, Los Tigres Del Norte, the Go-Go’s, Slash, Will.i.am, Bebe & Cece Winans, Buddy Holly and Louis Prima.

 

The Walk of Fame committee has yet to announce the date for Rascal Flatt’s star presentation.