American Red Cross Disaster Services Featured in Rascal Flatts' 'Every Day' Music...

American Red Cross Disaster Services Featured in Rascal Flatts' 'Every Day'
Music Video

WASHINGTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a historical first for the
organization, American Red Cross disaster relief services is prominently
featured in a new Rascal Flatts music video, "Every Day" as one of several
vignettes portraying everyday heroes responding to emergency situations. The
video will debut on CMT, GAC, Yahoo Online, AOL, MSN and Clearchannel.com
starting this week. In an instance of art imitating life this video comes at a
time when Red Cross disaster relief workers are responding to severe weather
emergencies in communities across the nation.

"It gives us great pleasure to be able to work with a wonderful organization
like the American Red Cross because of the humanitarian service it provides to
this country -- and around the world," said Gary LeVox, lead singer of the
band.

The video depicts Red Cross disaster relief workers providing comfort and
emergency assistance to neighbors in the aftermath of a disaster. This spring
the American Red Cross has provided compassionate care to thousands of people
affected by disasters such as the February tornadoes that devastated several
southern states and flooding throughout the Midwest.

In addition to providing disaster relief, the Red Cross helps people prepare
for disasters before they strike. The Red Cross recommends people take three
simple actions to "Be Red Cross Ready" for a variety of disasters and other
emergencies: 1) Get a kit, 2) Make a plan and 3) Be informed.

1. Get a Kit: Purchase or assemble a kit with at least three days worth of
essential items like water (1 gallon per person, per day), nonperishable food,
and important medications. Other items include a flashlight, a
battery-powered or crank radio, extra batteries, and a manual can opener.

2. Make a Plan: Pick two meeting places where family members can gather in a
disaster; one right outside of your home and one out of the area. Choose an
out-of-area emergency contact to get in touch with if local communication is
disrupted.

3. Be Informed: Find out what types of disasters your area is at high risk for
and how local authorities will contact you if a storm is headed your way. Get
trained in lifesaving skills like first aid and CPR/AED.

Rascal Flatts (http://www.rascalflatts.com/) has been an active member of the
American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet since 2004. The award winning
trio has taped public service announcements
(http://www.redcross.org/news/other/entertainment/natcelebcab/rascalflatts.asp)
to encourage people to give blood, get prepared, and support the Red Cross
Disaster Relief Fund. "Every Day" appears on their 'Still Feels Good' album on
Lyric Street Records. Fans may also enjoy the video on Rascal Flatts website.

"We're grateful to the members of Rascal Flatts for highlighting the
lifesaving work of our 'everyday heroes' -- the volunteers and staff who carry
out our humanitarian mission," said Joe Becker, Red Cross Senior Vice
President for Disaster Services. "Their compassion and gracious donations of
time and talent will go a long way to help those in need."

For more information on how to prepare for emergencies and to make a donation
to the Disaster Relief Fund, contact your local Red Cross chapter or log on to
http://www.redcross.org.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters at home and
abroad, collects and distributes nearly half of the nation's blood supply,
teaches lifesaving skills, and supports military members and families. The
American Red Cross, a charity and not a government agency, depends on
voluntary contributions of time, money and blood to perform its humanitarian
mission. For more information please visit www.redcross.org.

About Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts, a country trio known primarily for its pleasing harmony, is
comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay Demarcus, and Joe Don Rooney. Demarcus and LeVox,
both from Columbus, OH, founded the group and later added Rooney, a Picher,
OK, native. After landing a record deal with Lyric Street Records, Rascal
Flatts recorded an eclectic mix of country, pop, R&B, and more, releasing it
as the trio's debut self-titled album. "Prayin' for Daylight" became the
group's first smash single. "This Everyday Love" soon followed, with almost as
many accolades. The band's second album, Melt, appeared in October 2002. With
the success of first single "These Days," Melt sold a million copies in eight
weeks. A live album served as an amiable segue between Melt and 2004's
chart-topping Feels Like Today, while Me and My Gang arrived in April 2006.
Rascal Flatts' 2007 release, Still Feels Good, was certified Platinum that
same year. The band has been members of the American Red Cross National
Celebrity Cabinet since 2004.

SOURCE American Red Cross

Carrie Housman of the American Red Cross, +1-202-303-5551,
housmanc@usa.redcross.org