ArtistInfo

Lonestar

Band, *1992 US, Nashville
Country

Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Richie McDonald (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Michael Britt (lead guitar, background vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums), and Dean Sams (keyboards, background vocals). Before the group's foundation, both Rainwater and Britt were members of the group Canyon. John Rich (bass guitar, lead and background vocals) was a member until 1998, when he was fired from the group. Rich later became a solo artist before joining Big Kenny to form Big & Rich, in addition to serving as a producer and songwriter for other artists. Between 2007 and 2011, McDonald exited the band for a solo career, with former McAlyster lead singer Cody Collins replacing him as lead vocalist in this timespan. McDonald has also composed singles for Clay Walker, The Wilkins

Members

	Dean Sams p US
	John Rich voc *1974 US
	Richie McDonald voc, acg, key *1962 US
	Michael Britt voc, eg, acg *1966 US
	Keech Rainwater dr, perc *1963 US
	Cody Collins voc US