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On the Record | Jeffrey Steele almost passed on Rascal Flatts’ hit “These Days”

May 28, 2026 09:00 AM • 
Currey McCullough

Jeffrey Steele almost passed on writing Rascal Flatts’ song “These Days.” It was a decision that could have changed country music history.

He shares the unexpected moment that led the band’s first number one hit and the impact it had on him as a writer.

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