Rascal Flatts Love Songs For Country Themed Weddings

Rascal Flatts defined a generation of country-pop with their impeccable harmonies and emotionally resonant songwriting. With 12 studio albums and 14 number-one hits, they have built a discography that feels tailor-made for wedding celebrations. Whether you are looking for a powerful ballad to mark your first dance as a married couple or an upbeat track to liven up the reception, Rascal Flatts offers a blend of Nashville charm and mainstream appeal that never fails to move a crowd.

Essential Rascal Flatts Wedding Moments

The Premier First Dance: “Bless The Broken Road.” This 2004 #1 hit is widely considered the ultimate country wedding song. Its message, that every hardship leads you straight to your partner, is a powerful sentiment for a first dance. While famously recorded by the Flatts, the song was actually first released by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
The Popular Mother-Son Dance: “My Wish.” Released in 2006, this track is a mainstay for parent dances. Its lyrics about hoping someone’s “dreams stay big” and “worries stay small” capture the unconditional love of a parent perfectly.
The Romantic Slow Dance: “I Melt.” This 2002 hit reached #2 on the US Country charts. Its smooth melody and lyrics about a partner’s look “melting” your heart make it a beautiful choice for an intimate slow dance.
The High-Energy Party Hit: “Life Is A Highway.” Originally a 1991 hit for Tom Cochrane, the Rascal Flatts version (from the Cars soundtrack) became a massive party favorite in 2006. It’s an essential track for keeping the energy high on the reception dance floor.

Expert DJ Tips for a Rascal Flatts Set

The “Anniversary” Tribute: For couples honoring long-married guests, their 2020 cover of “Through The Years” is a fantastic choice. Originally a hit for Kenny Rogers (as noted in my 1980s book), the Rascal Flatts version brings a modern polish to this classic reflection on enduring love.
The “Groomsmen” Vibe: If you need a high-energy song that celebrates friendship and “the gang,” consider “Me and My Gang” (2006). It’s a great uptempo choice for a rowdy wedding party entrance or an early reception set.
Genre-Crossing Appeal: Many of their hits, like “Easy” (feat. Natasha Bedingfield), bridged the gap between Country and Adult Contemporary radio. This crossover appeal makes them a “safe” bet for entertaining guests with diverse musical tastes.

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Rascal Flatts Highest-Charting Billboard Hits

US Country

#1 “These Days”, 2002
#1 “Mayberry”, 2003
#1 “Bless the Broken Road”, 2004
#1 “Fast Cars and Freedom”, 2005
#1 “What Hurts the Most”, 2006
#1 “My Wish”, 2006
#1 “Stand”, 2007
#1 “Take Me There”, 2007
#1 “Here”, 2008
#1 “Here Comes Goodbye”, 2009
#1 “Why Wait”, 2010
#1 “Banjo”, 2012
#1 “Forever Country” (as part of Artists of Then, Now & Forever), 2016
#2 “I Melt”, 2003
#2 “Skin (Sarabeth)”, 2005
#2 “Winner at a Losing Game”, 2007
#2 “Every Day”, 2008
#2 “Summer Nights”, 2009
#2 “I Won’t Let Go”, 2011
#3 “Prayin’ for Daylight”
#3 “Love You Out Loud”, 2003
#3 “Easy” (featuring Natasha Bedingfield), 2011

Wedding Hits

Bless The Broken Road

Released in 2004 on the album Feels Like Today

The single best first dance and love song on our list! Did you know the song was first released by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?

This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

I Melt

Released in 2002 on the album Melt

I melt
Every time you look at me that way
It never fails
Any time, any place

Rewind

Released in 2014 on the album Rewind

Unkiss your lips and kiss ’em again
So good so right, this is one night
I’m wishing I could rewind

My Wish

Released in 2006 on the album Me And My Gang

“My Wish” is a very popular parent dance song, particularly for the Mother-Son dance.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you and wants the same things too

Through The Years

Released in 2020 on the album How They Remember You

A song first released by Kenny Rogers. “Through The Years” is a beautiful anniversary dance song!

I’ve always been so glad to be with you
Through the years, it’s better every day
You’ve kissed my tears away
As long as it’s okay
I’ll stay with you
Through the years

Love You Out Loud

Released in 2002 on the album Melt

Baby, leave no doubt
I want the whole world to know just what I’m all about
I love to love you out loud

I Like the Sound of That

Released in 2014 on the album Rewind

Wanna hear you say come on over
‘Cause when you tell me to come on over
I like the sound of that

These Days

Released in 2002 on the album Melt

Go to bed
Dream of you
That’s what I’m doing these days

Why Wait

Released in 2010 on the album Nothing Like This

Love don’t need a reason
Baby, I don’t see how I could love you any more than I do today
So why wait

Yours If You Want It

Released in 2017 on the album Back To Us

I know it ain’t much, but it comes alive with every touch
Every kiss already feels like you own it
Baby, it’s yours if you want it

Take Me There

Released in 2007 on the album Still Feels Good

And I wanna go down every road you’ve been
Where your hopes and dreams and wishes live
Where you keep the rest of your life hid
I wanna know the girl behind that pretty stare
Take me there

Me and My Gang

Released in 2006 on the album Me And My Gang

If you are looking for an uptempo wedding party dance song, the theme of this song is perfect!

It’s a brother and a sister kind of thing
Raise up your hands if you all wanna hang with
Me and my gang
We live to ride, we ride to live

Life Is A Highway

Released in 2006 on the album Cars: The Soundtrack

A great party song for any wedding reception. Did you know the song was first released by Tom Cochrane?

Through all these cities and all these towns
It’s in my blood and it’s all around
I love you now like I loved you then
This is the road and these are the hands