Richie McDonald Leaves Lonestar for a Second Time
Lonestar frontman Richie McDonald has left the group, again. After rejoining the band in 2011, following his first departure from their lineup for some solo work, he s saying goodbye to join a trio.
Together with former Little Texas lead singer Tim Rushlow and Restless Heart lead singer Larry Stewart, McDonald comprises the Frontmen of Country, and the three have a robust tour schedule laid out for 2021. They ve performed together several times over the years, but this trek will be their first time being backed by a full band.
“I’ve been with Lonestar for almost 30 years and have enjoyed my time with the guys. With everything that has happened in the past year, it has made me think about other things I want to do in life, McDonald says in a press release. This opportunity with the Frontmen came up, and I’ve decided to go a new direction. I’ve always enjoyed performing with Tim and Larry, and I can’t wait to see how this