An unknown Josh Gracin was already enrolled in the Marine Corps when auditioned for the 2nd season of American Idol and later placed fourth on the show. But because of his military commitment, Gracin missed the lucrative American Idol Finalists Tour, but by a stroke of luck, Rascal Flatts was watching the show on their tour bus when he covered their song. Impressed, they put him in touch with their producer, which led to his self-title debut album Josh Gracin, released on June 15, 2004, which went gold!