Dustin Lynch and MacKenzie Porter‘s song “Thinking ‘Bout You” is sitting at number-8 this week on the Billboard country airplay chart. Of course the track ended 2021 and started 2022 at number-1 on the Billboard chart for a total of 6 straight weeks at the top. This week, while sitting at number-8 – Dustin and…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 14th On this day in 2020, Luke Bryan was at number-one with “One Margarita” In 2017, Dustin Lynch’s “Seein’ Red” was certified Gold In 2015, Kelsea Ballerini’s “Love Me Like You Mean It” was certified Gold And back in 2001, Lonestar was at number-one…… MORE
Are you ready for some “Mountain Music”? ALABAMA is hitting the road again for their long-awaited 50th Anniversary tour — much of which was delayed due to Covid-19. The schedule, starting in Nashville this week, consists of nearly 30 arena and amphitheater live concerts that will see ALABAMA playing dates from now until early 2022.…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 17th On this day in 2018, Dierks Bentley was at number-one with “Woman, Amen” In 2015 The Eli Young Band’s song “Dust” is certified Gold In 1999, Lonestar was starting an 8-week run in the number-one spot with the block-buster hit “Amazed” And on…… MORE
The Gift of Music charity concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Jan. 30 will feature a lineup that includes Dolly Parton, Lee Greenwood, Lonestar, Collin Raye, T.G. Sheppard, Drew Baldridge, Abby Anderson, Artimus Pyle Band, Eric Lee Beddingfield, Red Mountain Bluegrass Band, Brad and Maisy Stella, Taylon Hope and Scott Bass. The Gift of Music…… MORE
Lonestar announced a new headlining tour, dubbed the Hits & More Hits Tour. The quartet, comprised of Richie McDonald, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams, will kick off the 40-plus date tour on March 2 in Panama City Beach, Fla. “We are celebrating another milestone in 2019,” says Dean Sams. “It’s the 20th anniversary…… MORE
If you’re one of those country fans that have been longing for a return of ’80s, ’90s and ’00’s country music, you’re in luck. The CMA has announced a brand new stage at CMA Music Festival, on June 8 -11 in Nashville, called the Budweiser Forever Country Park Stage. Located in the park behind Ascend…… MORE
Happy Birthday wishes to Lonestar’s Richie McDonald. The “Amazed” singer was born in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 6, 1962. Richie founded the band Lonestar in 1992 and served as the bands lead singer until 2007 when he left to start a solo career. After two solo albums, he returned to the group in 2011 as…… MORE
With all due respect, and remember, I said “with all due respect,” how did Lonestar get nominated for a 2017 People’s Choice Award for Best Country Group? The quartet, comprised of Richie McDonald, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams, will go head-to-head with nominees Little Big Town, Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry and…… MORE
Fresh off of the release of their new album, Never Enders, Lonestar will perform on Fox & Friends‘ Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 15. Tune in to Fox from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. EST to catch all of the action.… MORE
Originally published in the October 05, 1999 issue of Country Weekly magazine. “Amazed” performed by Lonestar Words and music by Aimee Mayo, Chris Lindsey and Marv Green Aimee Mayo knows the secret behind writing a great romantic song: Turn out the lights. Fire up some candles — lots of them. And lure a couple of handsome…… MORE
A famous saloon and a drinking song have made the country band Lonestar the newest toast of the town. The new BNA Records group got its big break by playing as the house band at Nashville’s famous Wildhorse Saloon, then vaulted to success with its debut single, “Tequila Talkin’.” “The Lonestar sound … you’d have…… MORE
Thomas Rhett is ready to hit the road and Bring The Bar To You in 2022!
Starting in June, Thomas will kick-off his Bring The Bar To You tour with back to back shows in Gilford, New Hampshire with openers Parker McCollum and Conner Smith.
After going through the last two years, Thomas says, “I’ll never take for granted being able to come see y’all and I’m so fired up to play some of these new ones that were made with these nights in mind. I have a feeling things are going to get loud – I’m counting down the days already!”
Photo Courtesy of Thomas Rhett