Lonestar’s current members are Drew Womack (lead vocals), Michael Britt (guitar), Dean Sams (keyboards) and Keech Rainwater (drums). The country band from Nashville, Tennessee, was co-founded in 1992 by Britt, Sams and Rainwater with original lead singer Richie McDonald and bass guitarist John Rich. Former members are McDonald, Rich and Cody Collins.
Lonestar, formerly known as Texassee, has charted more than 20 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, including number ones “No News,” “Amazed,” “I’m Already There” and “Mr. Mom.” Here is every member with roles and years.
Drew Womack – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Banjo (2021–present)
Drew Womack replaced Richie McDonald when McDonald quit for the second time in 2021 to join the Frontmen. Womack was previously the lead singer of Sons of the Desert. He sings lead and plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar and banjo.
Michael Britt – Guitar, Background Vocals (1992–present)
Michael Britt is a co-founder who plays electric and acoustic guitar and sings background vocals. Before Lonestar he recorded with the band Canyon.
Dean Sams – Keyboards, Guitar, Harmonica (1992–present)
Dean Sams co-founded the band and plays keyboards, acoustic and electric guitar and harmonica, as well as singing background vocals.
Keech Rainwater – Drums, Percussion (1992–present)
Randy “Keech” Rainwater is the band’s drummer and a co-founder. Like Britt, he previously recorded with Canyon.
Richie McDonald – Lead Vocals (1992–2008, 2011–2021)
Richie McDonald was Lonestar’s original lead singer and voice on its biggest hits. He left to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Cody Collins, returned in 2011, and quit again in 2021 to join the Frontmen.
John Rich – Bass Guitar, Vocals (1992–1998)
John Rich played bass guitar and sang lead and background vocals. He was fired from the band in 1998 and went on to join Big Kenny as one half of the duo Big & Rich. Since then Lonestar has used session and touring musicians on bass.
Cody Collins – Lead Vocals (2008–2011)
Cody Collins, formerly the singer of McAlyster, fronted Lonestar between McDonald’s two spells in the band.
Touring Musicians
Robby Wilson plays bass guitar and sings with the band on tour. Former touring musicians include Kurt Baumer (fiddle), Robbie Cheuvront (bass guitar) and Jeremy Moyers (steel guitar).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Lonestar’s lead singer now? Drew Womack, since 2021.
- Who were the founding members of Lonestar? Michael Britt, Dean Sams, Keech Rainwater, Richie McDonald and John Rich, in 1992.
- Was John Rich in Lonestar? Yes. He played bass from 1992 to 1998 before forming Big & Rich with Big Kenny.
- Who sang “Amazed”? Lonestar with original lead singer Richie McDonald.
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