At times we as humans take things for granted, like the warmth of a coat, the taste of chocolate or listening to your favorite radio station and hearing music by some of your favorite singers. Without thinking much about it we sing along to what’s coming out of the speakers, completely out of tune in my case, as we drive down War Drive or cross the I74 bridge sometimes blasting along at the top of our lungs. But then we hear the news that we heard this morning; Rascal Flatts announces their Farewell Tour. You know that feeling you get in your stomach when Cold and Flu Season hits you really hard for the first time…that ‘all of a sudden I’m really uncomfortable’ feeling? Ugh.
Saying goodbye in some cases is easy, necessary, and no big deal…right? Having to think about forming your mouth in the right shape, adding the right amount of air to it as you struggle to let the word ‘goodbye’ slip through your lips is completely different. It isn’t a quick “goodbye” as you wrap up a phone call, or “I’ll see ya later” as you hug your lunch date in the parking lot…no, this one is going to be much more difficult.
I was lucky to be at a party 10 years ago in Nashville as Rascal Flatts celebrated their tenth year together, with singing, laughing and a room full of love and support. Kicking out hits for 10 years in this business isn’t an easy task, and only a select few on the radio can say that they have done it….but 20 years? Stop it…that just doesn’t happen. Except for Rascal Flatts.
Rascal Flatts has had hit after hit and won award after award, but most importantly they have touched lives with their music. Today I struggle to form my mouth and release the right amount of air to have the word “goodbye” slip through my lips.
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