
"Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney Debunks Transition Rumors, Discusses Sobriety and Hiatus"
Joe Don Rooney, guitarist for Rascal Flatts, addressed rumors about transitioning and discussed his past DUI arrest and struggles with alcoholism on social media. He clarified that he has never considered transitioning and expressed nothing but respect for the trans community. Rooney recounted his DUI incident in 2021, where he crashed into a tree while drunk, and shared his journey towards sobriety, including a four-month treatment in Utah. As of January 2024, he celebrates 28 months of sobriety and emphasizes the importance of healthy boundaries and a supportive environment.







