Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Gives Back to Music Program
It's been a few years since I've been in high school, but as I walked through the halls of McGavock High School in Nashville, all the memories came back to me. The spray-painted walls, the gold-plated trophy cases -- it was all the same, except that I never had the pleasure of having famous country stars pop in. The overeager music students were all smiles Tuesday (April 28) as Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus presented the school with a brand new Baldwin piano. An uproar of laughter filled the small classroom as Jay took the time to answer questions from the McGavock band, choir and music theory students with his usual humor. The generous donation was made on behalf of the Country Music Association and Nashville Alliance, which have raised more than $2.2 million for music education programs in Metro Nashville Public Schools. The highlight for me occurred when a dozen music students joined DeMarcus as he effortlessly belted out "Bless the Broken Road" for the adoring audience. Even though I no longer have to roam the halls of high school, it was nice to get to relive those feelings -- especially with the perks of being in Music City.
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Kate says:
I WANT JAY DEMARCUS TO COME TO MY HIGH SCHOOL AND SING FOR ME AND ANSWER MY QUESTIONS! I think that would be the best day of school EVER! Those kids are soooo lucky!
Yvette says:
Bless you, Jay Demarcus. What a charitable heart you must have.
hotelmotel says:
Maybe Jay Demarcus does have a charitable heart. But interestingly enough, they’re quite often getting publicity and tax breaks for their charitable work.
JB says:
Good Job Jayster!
K says:
Hotelmom: The Flatts are awesome guys who do tons more for charity than many people will ever do.
Have YOU donated three million dollars to a children’s hospital?
Have YOU granted the most wishes for children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation?
Have YOU donated thousands of dollars and flew down to Pitcher, OK to aid in efforts?
Have YOU become a chair member of the Red Cross?
Bash their music, not their hearts. RF has done so many amazing things for very deserving people; they find the time to help even while touring nine months out of the year.
People who think these guys are not giving human beings are sick