2 weeks ago The original members of Lonestar have reunited for a new album, and the timing and energy of the project couldn't be more perfect. The four men -- including lead singer Richie McDonald -- talk about their decision to self-produce 'Life as We Know It' in this video, exclusive to Taste of Country. They compare the energy in the studio to that of a group of country newbies.
April 16, 2013
Two country groups from very different eras will square off in this Round 2 battle to determine who moves on for a chance to be named the best country band of all time. Alabama, a favorite to win March Bandness, dominated country music throughout the '80s and early '90s. An argument could be made that no band was more influential. Lonestar similary dominated the late '90s and early '00s and did one thing the Randy Owen-led group never did: cross over.
March 13, 2013
Rising country singer Paul Jolley sang the Lonestar mega-hit 'Amazed' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (March 13), earning an overall positive reaction from the judges by following their advice and laying back on his tendency to over-perform.
It's difficult to argue that either of these country bands do not belong in the field of 16 that make up Taste of Country's March Bandness. Lonestar carried the vocal group tradition into the '00s, while Little Big Town have never sacrificed artistry -- even when a more polished pop sound was in style.
March 11, 2013 The battle for the best team in American begins today, not next week. Taste of Country's March Bandness is a fan-voted search for the best country band of all time. Sixteen groups from five decades of country music will square off two at a time in this bracket-style tournament. It's a battle of legends versus modern superstars, outlaws versus pop-country herores and trios versus quartets, quintets or more-tets.
January 24, 2013 Lonestar are proving that their comeback is no mistake. The band's new single 'Maybe Someday' won for a third day in a row yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. Fans are finding that their new music holds up to contemporaries as well as their early '00s hits like 'My Front Porch Looking In' did. Today, they face their toughest competition yet in Lady Antebellum and 'Downtown.'
January 23, 2013 Lonestar's new single 'Maybe Someday' took down the latest from one of country music's most successful female vocalists on Tuesday night on Taste of Country Nights radio. After votes were tallied, the Richie McDonald led foursome were on top of LeAnn Rimes and her new song 'Borrowed.'
January 22, 2013 Country supergroup Lonestar inched closer to a full-on comeback last week, as 'Maybe Someday' topped newcomer Charlie Worsham's debut single in the Showdown. The Richie McDonald-led group will face a more familiar competitor today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio. LeAnn Rimes has released 'Borrowed,' a new single from her upcoming 'Spitfire' album.
January 15, 2013 Congratuations to Florida Georgia Line! The new country duo's song 'Get Your Shine On' won its fifth straight Showdown yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. The country-rocker will now be retired, meaning two new singles will face off on Tuesday. It's a battle between a newcomer and a group of legends making a comeback.
