Lonestar's Line-Up Undergoes "Change" as Sons of the Desert alum Steps into the Forefront

Lonestar Adds Drew Womack As Lead Singer Following Departure of Richie McDonald

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Country group Lonestar have welcomed Texas native Drew Womack as its new lead singer following the departure of Richie McDonald. Womack is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter who was one quarter of the group Sons of the Desert.
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“I can’t adequately express just how excited I am to join these guys and create and make music with Dean, Keech, and Michael," said Drew. "I’ve known and respected them since Sons of the Desert played the same circuits, and it’ll be an honor to be on stage with them.”

“We are thrilled to have Drew joining us," Lonestar shared in a joint statement. "We have been friends and have admired his work and outstanding voice for many years. It will be an exciting new chapter in our storied career and know he will be welcomed by the industry and fans alike. Fans will hear more than 22 combined hits, between the amazing catalog of Lonestar and Sons of the Desert, and even hit songs written by Drew for such iconic Country artists as Kenny Chesney." (Learn more about Drew: http://drewwomackmusic.com/about.html).

Listen to Drew's 2017 album Here's Some Stuff I Wrote here. 

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Lonestar lead singer Richie McDonald has departed the group once again in order to pursue a full-time opportunity with his other band, The Frontmen of Country. The Frontmen consists of McDonald, Tim Rushlow, (former lead singer of Little Texas) and Larry Stewart (lead singer of Restless Heart). They have revealed nearly 20 live concert dates set for 2021.

This is McDonald's second time leaving Lonestar. He previously quit the band in 2007 to pursue a solo career before returning in 2011. Singer Cody Collins took his place in the interim.

“I’ve been with Lonestar for almost 30 years and have enjoyed my time with the guys,” said McDonald.

"With everything that has happened in the past year, it has made me think about other things I want to do in life. This opportunity with The Frontmen came up and I’ve decided to go in a new direction. I’ve always enjoyed performing with Tim and Larry and I can’t wait to see how this new chapter unfolds. I want to thank my Lonestar bandmates for a great run. I wish them nothing but the best.” 

TCC note: The good news (as in, the "No News" kind of good news) is - and yes, you can telephone, tell a friend (maybe don't tell a lie about where you've been), send a pigeon, send a fax, write it on a postage stamp - Lonestar fans are highly likely to still have the opportunity of hearing the band's many hits via the mouth of Richie as he continues to tour with their catalogue of hits with The Frontmen of Country.