Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets | ||||
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Released | June 6, 2025 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 38:17 | |||
Label | Big Machine | |||
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Rascal Flatts chronology | ||||
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Singles from Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets | ||||
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Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets is the eleventh studio album by American country music trio Rascal Flatts. It was released on June 6, 2025, through Big Machine Records. This is their first studio album in eight years and first since their breakup in 2021. In honor of their 25th anniversary, the album features nine re-recordings of some of their past hits with nine other artists. The album also features a new song, "I Dare You" featuring the Jonas Brothers, which was released as the lead single on January 31, 2025.
In January 2020, Rascal Flatts announced a farewell tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The tour subsequently was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the group disbanded unceremoniously thereafter. [1] In October 2021, Gary LeVox confirmed the band's breakup. [2] In October 2024, the band announced that they would reunite to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a tour in 2025. In January 2025, Rascal Flatts said that they were working on new music, and on January 31, released a new single, "I Dare You" featuring the Jonas Brothers. [3] On March 6, 2025, they announced the album. According to Joe Don Rooney, the project took about five years. [4]
To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the album also features nine re-recordings of some of their past hits. Artists featured on the re-recordings are Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys, Brandon Lake, Lzzy Hale, Ashley Cooke, and Jordan Davis. [5]
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Source | Rating |
Entertainment Focus | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
James Daykin of Entertainment Focus gave the album four out of five stars. He wrote, "'Refueled' is a bold, celebratory reimagining of the band's storied back catalogue", and "The result is a fascinating blend of nostalgia and innovation, a project that breathes fresh life into well-worn fan favourites while showcasing the timelessness of band's songwriting." [6]
The first track, "I Dare You", is a new original song featuring the Jonas Brothers. Written by Nick Jonas, Shay Mooney, Dewain Whitmore Jr., and Tommy English, it is described as a country pop song. It was produced by English, Jay DeMarcus, Dann Huff, and Jeremy Hatcher. The song is about love and heartbreak. [7] The last track, "I'm Movin' On" features Kelly Clarkson. Produced by DeMarcus, Clarkson is the featured lead on the song until the bridge when Gary LeVox takes over. Rascal Flatts sings harmony all throughout the song. [8]
Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets was released on June 6, 2025, by Big Machine Records. The album is being supported by the Life Is a Highway Tour. At the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards Rascal Flatts performed "I Dare You", then performed "What Hurts the Most" and "Life is a Highway" with the Backstreet Boys. [9]
"I Dare You" featuring the Jonas Brothers was released as the album's lead single on January 31, 2025. [10] The song has reached number 24 on the US Country Airplay chart, and number 31 on the US Hot Country Songs chart. [11] [12]
"I'm Movin' On" featuring Kelly Clarkson was released as a promotional single on March 14, 2025. [13]
"What Hurts The Most" featuring the Backstreet Boys was released as a promotional single on May 2, 2025. [14]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Dare You" (with Jonas Brothers) |
| 3:48 | |
2. | "Fast Cars and Freedom" (with Jason Aldean) | DeMarcus | 4:14 | |
3. | "My Wish" (with Carly Pearce) |
| 4:14 | |
4. | "Mayberry" (with Blake Shelton) | Arlos Smith | DeMarcus | 3:49 |
5. | "Stand" (with Brandon Lake) |
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| 3:30 |
6. | "Summer Nights" (with Ashley Cooke) |
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| 3:40 |
7. | "What Hurts the Most" (with Backstreet Boys) |
| DeMarcus | 3:31 |
8. | "Yours If You Want It" (with Jordan Davis) |
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| 3:19 |
9. | "Life Is a Highway" (with Lzzy Hale) | Tom Cochrane |
| 4:25 |
10. | "I'm Movin' On" (with Kelly Clarkson) |
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| 3:44 |
Total length: | 38:17 |
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Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 [15] | 114 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [16] | 17 |
US Top Country Albums (Billboard) [17] | 26 |