Country Pop Bites: Jay DeMarcus – August 9

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2003 Rascal Flatts bass player Jay DeMarcus got engaged to Allison Alderson in New York?

It’s true! The couple met when she appeared in the band's "These Days" video. Check it out!

Here are 5 little known truths about Jay DeMarcus.

• His real name is Stanley Wayne DeMarcus, Jr. and he was born on April 26, 1971 Columbus, Ohio.
• In 1992 he helped start the contemporary Christian music group, East to West.
• He has produced albums for produced albums James Otto, Jo Dee Messina, Austins Bridge and more.
• He was once a bandleader for Chely Wright.
• His wife is a former beauty queen who has held the titles Miss Tennessee 1999 and Miss Tennessee USA 2002. The couple has two children.