Country trio Rascal Flatts marked their third stop at the Iowa State Fair with high expectations, but ultimately fell a little short.

The country band, comprised of Gary LeVox on lead vocals, Jay DeMarcus on bass guitar, and Joe Don Rooney on lead guitar, are emerging from a hiatus with a string of 2025 shows a part of the "Life is a Highway Tour," celebrating 25 years at the Grandstand.

In 2020, the trio announced their disbandment after 20 years, followed by a tour. However, the tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The f our-time Grammy nominated group officially disbanded in 2021, but perhaps they couldn't resist celebrating their silver anniversary and releasing a new album in tandem. More: Your Iowa State Fair guide for Wednesday, Aug. 13: Events, weather and mor

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