11 Facts About Richie McDonald

Richard Vance McDonald was born on February 6,1962 and is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Richie McDonald became the sole lead vocalist of Lonestar following Rich's departure.

Richie McDonald co-wrote several of the band's singles, and sang lead on all but one of them; he would rejoin the band in 2011 before exiting again in 2021 to perform with The Frontmen.

Richie McDonald was born on February 6,1962, in Lubbock, Texas He was asked to join the band Lonestar by founding member Dean Sams in 1992.

Richie McDonald served as the band's lead vocalist, with other members comprising bass guitarist John Rich, drummer Keech Rainwater, keyboardist, guitarist, vocals and founding member Dean Sams and guitarist, vocals Michael Britt.

Richie McDonald announced his departure from Lonestar in 2007, with Cody Collins succeeding him as the group's lead vocalist.

On November 8,2007, Richie McDonald released an album of Christmas music, titled If Every Day Could Be Christmas.

Richie McDonald released his solo debut album I Turn to You on June 3,2008.

Richie McDonald signed a deal with Stroudavarious Records a month later.

In March 2021, Richie McDonald announced that he would again be leaving Lonestar to pursue a career as a member of The Frontmen of Country, which consists of Tim Rushlow and Larry Stewart, the former lead singers of Little Texas and Restless Heart, respectively.

Richie McDonald was succeeded by Drew Womack, lead singer of Sons of the Desert, as Lonestar's new lead vocalist.