"Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney Debunks Transition Rumors, Confirms Sobriety"

Joe Don Rooney, former guitarist for Rascal Flatts, dispelled rumors about transitioning gender and opened up about his journey to sobriety on social media. He clarified his absence from the public eye, detailing his struggle with alcoholism, a DUI incident in 2021, and his subsequent recovery in a treatment facility. Rooney, who has been sober for 28 months, expressed regret over past actions and shared his commitment to a healthier, more positive life moving forward.