Rascal Flatts formed when second cousins Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus came to Nashville and joined up with Joe Don Rooney in 1999. Over the last two decades, they have earned 17 number one hits, released 12 studio albums, and have won numerous awards. What can be better than that? How about also having marriages that led to beautiful children. Meet the Rascal Flatts wives below!
Rascal Flatts Wives: Tara, Allison, & Tiffany
Love At First Sight
It was love at first sight for Gary LeVox as the lead singer of Country Band Rascal Flatts. He met Tara Vernon back stage at gospel music festival in Decatur, Alabama, while he was there as a backup singer for a gospel artist. In a past interview with CMT Radio, Gary shared, “A lady came up and was standing with her daughter [Tara], and we were just talking. And I knew at that moment that I was looking at my future wife. It was the weirdest thing ever.” On May 15, 1999 Gary married his sweetheart. Together they have two daughters, Brittany Kay Vernon, born August 26, 2000 and Brooklyn Leigh Vernon, born March 21, 2004. Although Gary and Tara make their home in Tennessee, in his heart, Ohio is still “Home Sweet Home.”
The couple has been a testament to enduring love in the entertainment world, often speaking fondly of their commitment to faith and family. Together with Brittany and Brooklyn, the couple prioritize their family life despite the demands of Gary’s music career. Their long-lasting marriage is built on mutual respect, faith, and a shared sense of humor, making them a beloved couple among country music fans.
Gary LeVox’s wife, Tara
Beauty and Brains; Jay DeMarcus and Allison
Jay DeMarcus and Allison Alderson tied the knot on May 15, 2004. They have two children together, daughter Madeline Leigh, born on December 17, 2010, and son Dylan Jay, born on July 20, 2012. Jay met his wive on set while making the music video for the song “These Days.” Allison is a natural in front of the camera and is a former beauty queen— Miss Tennessee Teen (1994), Miss Tennessee (1999), and Miss Tennessee USA (2002). Not only is this lady beautiful, she’s also smart. Growing up in Jackson, Tennessee, Allison graduated from the University School of Jackson. She then graduated Cum Laude from Rhodes College in 1999 with a degree in business administration. As a graduate of Rhodes College she won the Wall Street Journal Award of Excellence in Finance for being the top finance student. Allison also studied at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Allison works on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown and is regular host of the Miss Tennessee pageant. She’s also a member of numerous board of directors including the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and she somehow finds time to volunteer for many causes, such as the Harvest Food Bank. Their strong bond and shared values, including faith and family, have made them a beloved couple in both country music and entertainment circles.
Be sure to catch their show, DeMarcus Family Rules, on Netflix!
Jay DeMarcus’ wife, Allison
Jay’s Daughter Madeline
Jay’s son Dylan
Joe Don Rooney and Tiffany
Tiffany Fallon married Joe Don Rooney on April 23, 2006. This former Miss Georgia, and 1st runner up for Miss USA 2001, found her perfect match in Joe Don. Tiffany graduated from Florida State University with a degree in sports management. In high school, she played volleyball, soccer, and ran track. This athletic lady was also Playboy‘s Miss December 2004, and appeared on television’s The Celebrity Apprentice. Joe Don and Tiffany resided near Nashville during their marriage raising their three children – son Jagger Donovan, born May 31, 2008, daughter Raquel Blue, born September 7, 2010, and youngest daughter Devon Olivia, born September 29, 2014.
Joe Don Rooney, the lead guitarist for Rascal Flatts, faced significant personal challenges in recent years. In September 2021, he was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle near Nashville, Tennessee, an incident that brought considerable public attention. Just two years later, in 2023, Rooney finalized his divorce from Tiffany Fallon, his wife of nearly two decades. The split followed reports of marital struggles, including allegations of infidelity and substance abuse, which both parties addressed during the proceedings. The divorce marked the end of a high-profile relationship that had often been in the public eye.
Joe Don Rooney & Tiffany
5-year-old Devon
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