Rascal Flatts Live (2003)

Rascal Flatts, already hugely successful, push creative boundaries on their live performance album, *Rascal Flatts Live*. The band – consisting of guitarist Joe Don Rooney and cousins Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox – occasionally explore musical styles beyond their popular country pop sound, which has made them a favorite supporting act for artists like Alan Jackson and Toby Keith. Hints of gospel emerge, particularly on DeMarcus's vocal work on "Lean on Me." "Prayin' for Daylight" reveals a distinct groove, and their energetic encore performance of Boston's "Long Time" suggests a desire for musical exploration within the group.