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Gary LeVox (born Gary Wayne Vernon Jr., July 10, 1970) is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for being the lead vocalist of the contemporary country music band Rascal Flatts, and his stage name was taken from the studio-console label for his lead vocal track.
LeVox was born Gary Wayne Vernon Jr. on July 10, 1970, in Powell, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. His mother is Judith (née Fuller) and his father is Gary Wayne Vernon Sr. (1951–2019). He has two younger brothers named Kevin and Geoffrey. LeVox’s first musical performance was at the age of eight, in a play at his church. He graduated from Olentangy High School and is an alumnus of Ohio State University. Prompted by his cousin, LeVox moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1997.
LeVox and his second cousin, Jay DeMarcus, started out together in singer Chely Wright’s band. When the regular guitarist was not available, Joe Don Rooney stepped in. The three men say they felt chemistry immediately and afterwards formed Rascal Flatts.
LeVox rejoined Rascal Flatts in 2024 for their reunion and subsequent revival.
The band disbanded in 2021, after which…
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