Country Music Icons Rascal Flatts Kick Off Life Is A Highway Tour in Tampa

The country supergroup returns to the stage with a sold-out stop at Benchmark International Arena.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Country music superstars Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again with their "Life Is A Highway Tour", including a stop at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena on February 13, 2026. The 21-stop tour will feature the trio's signature harmonies and hits from their two-decade spanning catalog, with support from fellow country artists Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane.

Why it matters

Rascal Flatts is one of the biggest country groups of the 2000s, known for their chart-topping singles and energetic live shows. Their return to touring after a hiatus is highly anticipated by fans, and the Tampa stop on their new tour is sure to be a highlight for country music lovers in the region.

The details

The Live Nation-produced "Life Is A Highway Tour" will bring Rascal Flatts' signature sound to arenas across the country. The trio - made up of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney - will perform hits like "Me and My Gang", "Fast Cars And Freedom", and the tour's namesake "Life Is A Highway". The group recently released a duets album, "Life Is A Highway: Refueled", featuring reimagined versions of their biggest songs with pop and country artists.

  • Rascal Flatts' "Life Is A Highway Tour" kicks off on February 13, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
  • The trio returned to touring in 2025 after a hiatus, celebrating their 25th anniversary as a group.

The players

Rascal Flatts

A popular country music trio consisting of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney, known for their harmonies and string of hits over the past two decades.

Lauren Alaina

A country music singer-songwriter who will be supporting Rascal Flatts on the "Life Is A Highway Tour".

Chris Lane

A country music artist who will also be supporting Rascal Flatts on their tour.

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What they’re saying

“What a ride the past year has been! We're so excited to continue this tour, the response we've received from everyone has been overwhelming and humbling. We've truly had such a blast over the past year getting back in front of our fans out on the road, and we thought, 'Why not keep the party going?'”

— Jay DeMarcus

What’s next

Tickets for Rascal Flatts' Tampa show on February 13, 2026 are still available.

The takeaway

Rascal Flatts' return to the road with their "Life Is A Highway Tour" is a highly anticipated event for country music fans in Tampa and across the Southeast, as the trio brings their signature harmonies and catalog of hits back to the stage.