Rascal Flatts enlisted the help of the Backstreet Boys to create a show-stopping moment at the 2025 ACM Awards.

After being one of country music’s top groups since debuting in 1999, Rascal Flatts went on hiatus in 2021. The trio initially announced their disbanding in 2020, with plans to go on a farewell tour that year.

However, that tour never happened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rascal Flatts officially confirmed their disbandment in 2021, and the members pursued solo projects.

Much to fans’ delight, the group announced their long-awaited reunion in 2024 and plotted a tour to celebrate their 25th anniversary this year (2025).

They also announced the upcoming release of a new album, Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets. The record is slated to debut on June 6.

The Backstreet Boys Join Rascal Flatts Onstage At The 2025 ACM Awards

Rascal Flatts and the Backstreet Boys were tasked with delivering the closing performance during the 2025 ACM Awards. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, the performance also marked Rascal Flatts’ first time singing at an awards ceremony in several years!

They opened by singing their new version of “What Hurts the Most.” Then, Rascal Flatts took over on their own, performing “I Dare You.”

Then, the Backstreet Boys took over to perform their famous hit, “Larger Than Life.” And, they threw in some of their signature dance moves for good measure!

Finally, Rascal Flatts rejoined the boy band to sing their iconic version of “Life Is a Highway” as one big group.

The two groups tapped into nostalgia with their performance at the 2025 ACM Awards. What do you think of their closing collaboration?

WATCH VIDEO BELOW 👇