Joe Don Rooney @JDRFlatts

I’m sorry it’s been a while since I’ve posted on any socials. It’s actually been a couple years since I’ve engaged with fans and friends on Twitter (now X) or Instagram. But I figured today, at the beginning of this brand new year 2024, would be a good day to send a message out to the world. First off, I am alive! There have been so many rumors and opinions thrown around about me - but I’m finally healthy and ready for the world. And NO, I’m not transitioning to be a woman. That thought has never entered my mind. Nothing against the trans community whatsoever but I needed to set the record straight. My life and career took a major detour at 4a in the early morning hours of Sep 9, 2021 when I ran square into a tree and about killed myself. I was drunk and I was so far gone with my life - I was completely out of control and finished with trying to fight the fears, depression and anxieties that had spun me out in a way I’ve never experienced before. My drinking had been an issue for many years - and as they say in AA and treatment, it’s a progressive disease. I am living proof that the progressive nature of drinking can really ratchet up and as I grew older as an adult my drinking grew worse. The pressures of my career and the many mistakes I made in regards to my home life, coupled with a lot of pain and trauma from my childhood and early on in my adult life, had become too much to bear. I was not a good father - I was not a good husband - and I was not a good band mate to my business partners. I probably would’ve never taken responsibility for any of this if it hadn’t been for my car wreck on Sep 9, 2021. And btw, going to jail sucks! Fortunately, (and I truly believe this,) God lead me into that tree safely enough to not kill me - and luckily nobody else was involved and I didn’t injure or kill anyone. I could literally be in a Federal Prison for life right now. That is the reality of what my life had become. That event lead me to treatment for my alcoholism for 4 months in the beautiful mountains of Utah. When I first got there, I didn’t want to stay. I was ashamed of myself. I was so full of fear and guilt, that it took me all of the those 4 months to really start understanding treatment and the AA way and how to best utilize these new tools that I downloaded from the amazing clinicians, counselors and other patients there. My life has been changed forever - and I’m grateful for the change. I’ve been sober now for almost 28 months come this Jan 13. I never believed I could actually live my life without drinking. It had become such a huge part of my daily and nightly routine. I had tried to stop on my own in the past but the powerful nature of alcohol always found its way back into my life. I learned that I had to come to the realization that I was powerless over alcohol - and a power much greater than myself (and much greater than alcohol) was the only way to stop drinking and completely restore my sanity. God intervened and helped me to get my life back. With the help of my family and so many other professional clinical advisors and now numerous new sober forever friends, I’ve been able to get the train back on the tracks and live without the burden of alcohol. Now, I need to protect my family and protect my sobriety. I have new healthy boundaries for the first time in my life. Only positive, loving, caring & understanding people may enter. It’s an absolute blessing in ways I can barely put into proper words. But for now, I’ll just say - thank you God!! I wish there was a way I could give back to God what all God has given to me - but moving forward, I will do my best to reflect God’s light of love and grace onto others like so many have done for me. I hope y’all have an amazing 2024. Thank you for all the love, support and prayers. I promise you, I’ve felt them all and I’m super appreciative. Here’s to making the best of 2024 and living our most healthiest, happiest and goal oriented lives ever!! -JDR

Thank you! I’m grateful.🙏🏻💫

Jenny Ritchie @jennifer_86_

2 years ago

@JoeDonRooney congrats on three years sober, last month!!

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Thank y’all for the birthday wishes. I’m humbled and blown away at all the X posts I’ve seen for my birthday today. It’s been a heckuva journey for me the past 3 years. Not only is today my born date - but today is also my 3 year sobriety date. I’m grateful and my heart is so full of love and appreciation today. God is so GOoD!! Anyone out there who might be struggling with addiction, please know there is light at the other end of that long seemingly endless small tunnel. Lean on those who love you - and if you are able to, get with a good treatment center and take the time to love on yourself like you maybe never have before. You can do it! “Don’t give up before the miracle happens.” - Fannie Flagg Peace, love and good happiness stuff!! -JDR

X marks the spot! Thank you @elonmusk

Chuck Callesto @ChuckCallesto

2 years ago

BREAKING REPORT: Today marks the ONE YEAR anniversary of X. If you could say ONE THING to Elon Musk, what would it be?

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Obviously want to be higher up on the green than that. It ain’t rocket science.😂😂

NUCLR GOLF @NUCLRGOLF

2 years ago

⚡️⛳️ 😨 CARNAGE COMING — The greens are rolling at lightning speeds at Pinehurst No. 2. What will the winning score be this week? (Via: @preservedlinks)

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Niamber is really talented. Wow!! Thank you for sharing!!❤️💫

Desrea Mckee @DesreaMckee

2 years ago

Just wanted to share this with you @GaryLevox @JayDeMarcus @JoeDonRooney A friend drew this for me back in 2014, her name is Niamber. She knew how much your music meant to me, and she put hours of work into this for me. 😍 would love to share your opinion with her!

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Nice work, Brandi!!❤️💫

Brandi @brandiburleson

2 years ago

@JoeDonRooney This one perhaps? 😜

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For those that asked for it… here is what that road reminded me of. Congrats to those who got it!! Love y’all!! Happy Sunday!!

I got 65 baby!!🔥🔥

Anthony Kim @AnthonyKim_Golf

2 years ago

Known scottie since he was 8. Comes from a great family & love that he is unapologetically himself which is a great human being. Winning everything these days and just won the PIP this morning. Double the points at majors I heard. Scottie-66

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Day of Gratitude On this day of gratitude - I’m thinking back to our first album and the recording sessions that ensued late 1999. All of our influences were thrown out on the table for us to create our music, from the music that had inspired us for many many years. Bands and artists like Shenandoah, Vince Gill, Diamond Rio, Bryan White, Alabama, Randy Travis, Restless Heart, Reba Mcentire, LoneStar, Dolly Parton, Little Texas… the list could go on and on of the many incredible country bands and artists that paved the way for us Flatts fellas to create and record the kind of country music we wanted to make. If it wasn’t for them and countless others - there’s just no way we could’ve made the records we made. I’m forever grateful. #blessed Who are some of your favorite artists/bands from the past??

Hey, @elonmusk - can you please update @X so that vids and images can be expanded with your thumbs - zooming in on images and vids can be extremely helpful. Thank you for considering. Love what you’ve done with @X - the platform keeps getting better and better.😊

It is such a major blessing in my life to get a great night’s sleep and to not be hungover in the morning! How’d y’all sleep??

😂😂😂😂😂#GROK

Get it, son!!🔥🔥🔥

Javi Rock @_JaviRock

3 years ago

Hoy me ha tocado destrozar el solo de @JoeDonRooney en “Life is a Highway” de Rascal Flatts. Menudo temazo y menudo tonazo. Así aprovecho para enseñaros la LP Junior. Disculpad los fallos, hago lo que puedo 😅

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Weekend has been an absolute blast w the kiddos and never a dull moment w Rocky & Devon having fun with filters.😂😂😂 If this don’t make your day - I don’t know what will.😜

What are y’all doing for the weekend?? I’m hangin w the kiddos - they deserve a good weekend off after a busy school week. And I’m grateful I’m sober for it!!!🙏🏻💫

How are y’all feeling today?? Finally warmed up enough to start melting the ice and snow away. And I’m sober today!! Happiest I’ve been in my adult life possibly ever before. God is great!! #sober #soberlife #happy #happiness #love #God #familyfirst #warmerweather #TacoTuesday

Who y’all got today Houston or Baltimore?? And Packers or San Fran?? I’ve got Houston and Packers winning, with the spreads,of course.😜

Alright… enough with the snow already!!! It’s pretty but we’re all pretty over it at this point!! God, could you please warm it up for us here in Nash??🙏🏻💫 ~ Amen

Hoping y’all are having a great day!! Cold and more snow & drizzle in Nash today. But… I got my workout in this a.m. - I did my morning/daily journal entry - and I’ve eaten healthy and only positive loving thoughts with myself. If I don’t take care of myself, I can’t take care of others. What are y’all doing today for your mental health and overall your general health?? I really wanna know - cause I’m inspired by all of you. -JDR #mentalhealth #soberlife #soberdad #happiness