Gary LeVox
Encyclopedia
Gary LeVox is the lead vocalist of American
country
trio Rascal Flatts
. His stage name (LeVox) literally means "The Voice", a name he lifted from the studio-console label for his lead-vocal track.
Their song ill be home for Christmas which show cased the groups acapella capability went straight to number one, the group was put on the map.
LeVox was born in Columbus
, Ohio
. Before he became famous, he worked at Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities in downtown Columbus. Gary's first musical performance was at the age of eight, in a play at his church. Gary graduated from Olentangy High School
and is an alumnus of Ohio State University
. Prompted by his cousin, LeVox moved to Nashville, Tennessee
in 1997. LeVox and his second cousin, Jay DeMarcus
, started out together in Chely Wright
's band. One day, when the regular guitarist wasn't available, Joe Don Rooney stepped in. The three men say they felt the chemistry immediately.
since the mid-1990s, and Foxx made a guest appearance on the album Still Feels Good
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
trio Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
. His stage name (LeVox) literally means "The Voice", a name he lifted from the studio-console label for his lead-vocal track.
Their song ill be home for Christmas which show cased the groups acapella capability went straight to number one, the group was put on the map.
LeVox was born in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. Before he became famous, he worked at Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities in downtown Columbus. Gary's first musical performance was at the age of eight, in a play at his church. Gary graduated from Olentangy High School
Olentangy High School
Olentangy High School is a public comprehensive secondary school located in Lewis Center, Ohio. Operated by the Olentangy Local School District, the school was recently ranked as the 97th best high school in the U.S. by Newsweek...
and is an alumnus of Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
. Prompted by his cousin, LeVox moved to Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
in 1997. LeVox and his second cousin, Jay DeMarcus
Jay DeMarcus
Jay DeMarcus is the bass guitarist, harmony vocalist, pianist and songwriter in the American country trio Rascal Flatts.DeMarcus was born in Columbus, Ohio...
, started out together in Chely Wright
Chely Wright
Richell Rene "Chely" Wright is an American country music artist and, starting in 2010, gay rights activist. On the strength of her debut album in 1994, the Academy of Country Music named her Top New Female Vocalist in 1995. Wright's first Top 40 country hit came in 1997 with "Shut Up and Drive"...
's band. One day, when the regular guitarist wasn't available, Joe Don Rooney stepped in. The three men say they felt the chemistry immediately.
Personal life
Gary's parents divorced when he was eight. His mother remarried when he was 10 and he was very close to his stepfather until the couple divorced when he was 18. His wife's name is Tara and they married on May 15, 1999. They have two daughters, Brittany (born August 26, 2000) and Brooklyn (born March 21, 2004) . LeVox has been friends with Jamie FoxxJamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop , professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a...
since the mid-1990s, and Foxx made a guest appearance on the album Still Feels Good
Still Feels Good
-Rascal Flatts:*Jay DeMarcus – bass guitar on all tracks, piano on "Better Now", background vocals on all tracks*Gary LeVox – lead vocals*Joe Don Rooney – electric and acoustic guitars, background vocals-Additional musicians:*Bruce Bouton – steel guitar...
.