Backstreet Boys & Rascal Flatts UNITE at 2025 ACM Awards! Epic Collab Stuns Country & Pop Fans Alike
In one of the most unexpected and electrifying moments of the 2025 ACM Awards, Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts joined forces for a genre-defying collaboration that had both country and pop fans on their feet. The performance, hailed as a celebration of harmony across generations, blended chart-topping pop charisma with country heart—and the result was pure magic.
Taking the stage together for the first time, the two legendary groups performed a high-energy medley of hits, seamlessly weaving together Backstreet’s “I Want It That Way” with Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road” before launching into an all-new collaborative anthem written exclusively for the event. With Gary LeVox’s soaring vocals and AJ McLean’s dynamic presence, the chemistry was undeniable. Fans in attendance and watching at home were left speechless as the two groups harmonized with precision and passion, reminding everyone why they’ve remained icons in their respective genres.
More than a performance, this moment marked a symbolic unity between pop and country—a nod to the evolving music landscape where storytelling and soul transcend labels. Social media exploded within minutes, with fans calling it “the best crossover moment in ACM history.”
Whether you grew up with boy band posters or country radio on your dashboard, this collaboration proved one thing loud and clear: great music knows no boundaries.