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Here are some many facts about Joe Don, he is the green eyed beauty above in case you didnt know. And some pics to go with them.
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Name: Joe Don Rooney
Nickname: Jodee
Birthdate: September 13, 1975
Birthplace: Baxter Springs, Kansas
Education: Picher High School and 2 years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Current Residence: Tennessee
Marital Status: Dating Tiffany Fallon (Grrr!)
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Family: Parents Windell & Jo Rooney and siblings Robin, Kelly & Mike
Pets: Miniature Dachshund named Jack (Sajack)
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180 lbs
Hair Color: Blonde-Brown
Eye Color: Green
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Currently Driving: Chevy SSR
First Car: "My daddy's little S10. I was 15"
Dream Car: A new Chevy Blazer
Hobbies: Golf
Collections: Score cards from a ton of golf courses
Never Leaves Home Without: His Golf clubs and guitar picks
Instruments Played: Electric, acoustic, mandolin and bass guitar
First Musical Performance: At church with my mother and father and sister, Kelly
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First Song Ever Fully Learned: Freight Train, Freight Train
Pre-performance ritual: I call my mother
If I had to pursue a career in an area other than entertainment: "...try to become an amateur golfer! I would play as much as possible. I'm not quite there yet, I'd like to be at least average"
First Paying Non-Musical Job: Oklahoma Ice House
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First Paying Musical Job: A Christmas party in High School
Took Vocal Lessons: "I took a class in college, learned how to sing Opera."
Before my big break I worked as: I did electrical work with my father, and also did janitorial services
Other Bands: Chely Wright's
Other Professional Credits: I'd like to produce one day
Awards/Nominations and Honors: I made it through high school - my personal honor - college and performed for International Phi Theta Kappa in Washington D.C.
Musical Influences: Music... Vince Gill, Chet Atkins, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steve Wariner, Merle Haggard, Steve Gaines, all of my family members.
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The one artist you want to work with in your career: "Without hesitation, Vince Gill"
If I could ask one question to any entertainer: I'd ask Stevie Ray Vaughn what it felt like to have so much heart, soul, and feeling.
Favorite Singers: Vince Gill, Martina McBride and Diamond Rio
Celebrity That Would Leave You Star Struck: : Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynne
Favorite Venue To Play: The Grand Ole Opry. Standing on that stage where other great artists have stood. It's a great experience.
Favorite Rascal Flatts Video: "I have to say the “I Melt” video was the most fun I've ever had."
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Favorite Song to Perform Live: I’m Movin’ On
Favorite Songs Written By Others: The Dance (Garth Brooks) and Colder Then Winter (Vince Gill)
Favorite Song He's Written: 1/2 That Makes Me Whole and How Do You Feel ]
Favorite Songwriter: Merle Haggard and Kim Williams
The last CD I bought was: Gretchen Wilson, "Here For The Party"
Favorite Actor: Kevin Spacey
Favorite Actress: Jodie Foster
Favorite Movie: Sommerby
Favorite Book: Where The Red Fern Grows
Favorite Food: Cheese Pizza
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Least Favorite Food: Lobster Bisque
Favorite Snack: Dried Fruit
Favorite Ice Cream: Butter Pecan
Favorite Dessert: Sex In The Pan
Favorite Drink: Water
One thing I cook great is: Ramen noodles
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden and Antonio's
Favorite Color: Emerald Green
Favorite Shoe: Reebok
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Favorite Team: Kansas City Royals and the Tennessee Titans (but I've loved the Dallas Cowboys ever since I was a child)
Favorite Sport: Basketball and golf - it's a tie!
Most Prized Possession: Brandon Blackstock [tour manager]
Favorite Place: Ireland (someday I'll visit)
Ultimate fantasy vacation destination: A European vacation
If I only had left, I would spend it on: My family
If I were a superhero, I'd be: "I'd probably be the Incredible Hulk, cause he's strong and green"
Favorite word or phrase: I'm sorry... no just joking. "This is actually a phrase we've all been using a lot since we've been on tour:" Can you just give us five minutes?
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Ever Bothered By Comments About The I Melt Video: "No. I actually love it. I love the attention. I crave it. You know what, it doesn't bother me at all and it's something we all agreed on and I'd do it again in a heartbeat."
Pet Peeve: Low Volume music (has to be loud!)
Goals: To stay as excited as I am now - about music and my career - for the rest of my life
Is there an artist/band that you would like to mirror your career after, in terms of longevity, music, awards, etc?: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Alabama
Would you ever date a fan?:"It would depend, of course, on several things. If they promised to not tell their friends if I kissed them or something... just joking. I think I would just strike up a conversation with anyone, and if we spoke a little more frequently after that the possibility of dating would be in the air, no doubt about it.”
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What is it like to perform on stage?: "When we take to the stage, everything else is forgotten. It's without question the best part of this business. It's like the first day of high school. You're leaving Jr. High and going to high school, you've got these butterflies but you're wanting to go and you're anxious to get there. We're not really nervous so to speak, but there's a tension in the air because you want to give it your best every night.
How did you become a part of Chely Wright’s band?: "I met Chely Wright's drummer in Arkansas. We played for about two months together, and New Year's Eve of 1998 he asked me if there was an opportunity to go to Nashville and be in Chely Wright's band, would I do it?" He told the drummer that he would go without hesitation. In January of 1999 his friend called and told him to get his things and come to Nashville the next day. He got on a plane met Chely and ended up being her new guitarist.
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