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After years of anticipation, Rascal Flatts are reuniting for a two-month tour in 2025.
Fans of the beloved country trio—Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney—are excited about the band’s comeback after they took an extended break following their planned farewell tour, which was abruptly canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The upcomingLife Is a Highway Tourwill be the group’s first live performance in over five years, and it’s set to kick off in February 2025.
The tour marks not only the return of one of country music’s most iconic bands but also a celebration of the band’s 25-year journey in the music industry.
Fans who never got the chance to say goodbye back in 2020 will finally get to experience Rascal Flatts live once again.
The Life Is a Highway Tour will run for two months, beginning on February 13, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana, and wrapping up on April 5, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida.
With a total of 20 tour dates, Rascal Flatts will travel across the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S., hitting major cities and performing in packed arenas.
This tour is a big deal not only because it marks their return but also because the group has hinted that this may not be the end for them after all.
Unlike their planned 2020 farewell tour, the 2025 tour isn’t being promoted as a final goodbye. While there’s no word on new music, the absence of any “farewell” language suggests that this may be the start of a new chapter for the band rather than the closing of an old one.
Opening for the band will be fellow country music starsLauren AlainaandChris Lane, who are expected to warm up the crowd with their hit songs before Rascal Flatts takes the stage.
As for Rascal Flatts’ setlist, fans can expect a mix of their chart-topping hits along with deep album cuts that only die-hard followers will recognize.
Next year’s tour is especially significant because it will mark the 25th anniversary of Rascal Flatts’ debut in the music industry.
The band first burst onto the scene in February 2000 with their hit single“Prayin’ for Daylight,”which quickly propelled them to stardom.
Over the past two decades, Rascal Flatts has earned a loyal fanbase with a string of No. 1 hits, platinum albums, and countless accolades, including CMA Awards, ACM Awards, and Grammy nominations.
Reflecting on their journey, the band shared their excitement about the upcoming tour, stating, “Next year will mark 25 years since we first started.
That felt like the perfect time to get back in front of all of you who have given us so much!”
Fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment ever since Rascal Flatts began teasing a potential reunion on social media in September 2024.
At first, the purpose of their cryptic posts wasn’t clear, but it didn’t take long for fans to speculate that a reunion tour was on the horizon. And they were right.
Rascal Flatts announced their retirement from making music together back in 2020.
At the time, the band stated that they were ready to move on to individual projects after two decades of performing together.
Gary LeVoxandJay DeMarcusboth focused on their solo music careers, whileJoe Don Rooneytook a step back from the spotlight to focus on personal health matters, including overcoming a DUI charge and navigating a divorce.
Rooney celebrated 28 months of sobriety in January 2024, marking a significant milestone in his personal life.
However, while the public was told that thebandwas mutually ready to call it quits, there was a behind-the-scenes tension that many fans weren’t aware of.
In interviews following their 2020 breakup, LeVox expressed his disappointment, revealing that he had “never been okay with the way that it ended” and adding that Rooney “quit” the band, which caught him off guard.
Meanwhile, DeMarcus suggested that their farewell tour might not be the end, sparking hope for a future reunion.
“I’m just speaking theoretically, but we might consider doing 10 or 15 shows a year,” DeMarcus said in 2021. “Enjoy our Rascal Flatts music along with the other things we have going on in our lives.”
That possibility is now a reality with the announcement of the 2025Life Is a Highway Tour, and fans are overjoyed to see the trio put aside their differences and reunite for another run of shows.
Why Rascal Flatts Broke Up?
Manyfanswere devastated when Rascal Flatts announced their split in 2020. At the time, the trio said that after 20 years of performing together, it was simply time to move on to other projects.
However, as time went on, it became clear that there was more to the story. Rooney’s struggles added an extra layer of complexity to the group’s breakup, and LeVox openly stated that he wasn’t happy with how things ended.
For a while, it seemed like the band’s farewell was permanent. However, DeMarcus had been hinting for years that a reunion was possible.
In a 2021 interview, he suggested that the group might perform select shows in the future, and fans held onto hope that the trio would someday come back together.
TheLife Is a Highway Touris the culmination of that hope, as Rascal Flatts proves that even after 25 years in the business, they still have the energy and passion to perform for their fans.
Date
City
Venue
Feb. 13, 2025
Evansville, Ind.
Ford Center
Feb. 14, 2025
Charleston, W.V.
Charleston Coliseum
Feb. 15, 2025
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Van Andel Arena
Feb. 22, 2025
Durant, Okla.
Choctaw Grand Theater
Feb. 27, 2025
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Denny Sanford Premiere Center
Feb. 28, 2025
Green Bay, Wisc.
Resch Center
March 1, 2025
Moline, Ill.
Vibrant Arena
March 6, 2025
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Arena
March 7, 2025
Toledo, Ohio
Huntington Center
March 8, 2025
Youngstown, Ohio
Covelli Centre
March 13, 2025
Manchester, N.H.
SNHU Arena
March 14, 2025
Uncasville, Ct.
Mohegan Sun Arena
March 15, 2025
Allentown, Pa.
PPL Center
March 20, 2025
Huntsville, Ala.
Enmarket Arena
March 22, 2025
Savannah, Ga.
Enmarket Arena
March 27, 2025
Ft. Worth, Texas
Dickies Arena
March 28, 2025
Lafayette, La.
Cajundome
March 29, 2025
Little Rock, Ark.
Simmons Bank Arena
April 3, 2025
Estero, Fla.
Hertz Arena
April 4, 2025
Orlando, Fla.
Kia Center
April 5, 2025
Jacksonville, Fla.
Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
Rascal Flatts’ 2025 Life Is a Highway Tour: Full Schedule
Conclusion
TheLife Is a Highway Tourmarks an exciting newchapterfor Rascal Flatts and their devoted fanbase.
After years of uncertainty and speculation, the trio is back, ready to celebrate their legacy and give fans the live performances they’ve been waiting for.
Although it’s unclear if this will be their last tour or the start of a new phase, one thing is certain: Rascal Flatts will continue to ride the highway of country music, bringing their timeless hits to arenas across the country.
Fans won’t want to miss this unforgettable tour, and with the band’s 25-year history, the shows are sure to be filled with nostalgia, energy, and, of course, incredible music.
Last Updated: October 3, 2024
