Richard Vance McDonald (born February 6, 1962) is an American country music singer and songwriter. From 1994 until his departure in 2007, he was the lead singer of the group Lonestar, which recorded seven studio albums on BNA Records during his tenure as lead vocalist.

Richie McDonald, now with The Frontmen, has long been one of music's most accomplished and wide-ranging talents. Recognized as one of country's best singers and a polished and engaging entertainer, McDonald is the former face and voice of Lonestar, ranked among the genre's preeminent groups.

Mar 4, 2021 · Richie McDonald, lead singer of multi-Platinum group Lonestar, has exited the band to tour full-time with The Frontmen of Country. The group also includes former lead singer of Little Texas , Tim Rushlow , and lead singer of Restless Heart , Larry Stewart .

Mar 18, 2021 · Richie McDonald recently announced that he had left Lonestar, to join Larry Stewart and Tim Rushlow in the group, The Frontmen of Country. The move was a pivotal change for McDonald, but one he wanted to make, if only for himself.

Jan 5, 2024 · Richie McDonald is an American country music singer-songwriter. He was the lead vocalist of Lonestar from 1992-2007. McDonald has released four solo albums since leaving Lonestar. His biggest solo hit is “God’s Still in America” (2019).

Larry Stewart, the soulful voice behind Restless Heart; Richie McDonald, formerly of the renowned band Lonestar; and Tim Rushlow, the charismatic frontman of the acclaimed group Little Texas, have joined forces to create a musical phenomenon like no other.

Feb 4, 2025 · Richie McDonald is an American country music singer. He was born on February 6, 1962, in Lubbock, Texas. He is best known as the lead singer of the country band Lonestar.

Mar 4, 2021 · Richie McDonald, lead singer of multi-platinum selling country group Lonestar, has announced his departure from the band. Today McDonald revealed his exit and his plans to tour full-time with The Frontmen of Country — comprised of McDonald, former lead singer of Little Texas, Tim Rushlow, and lead singer of Restless Heart, Larry Stewart.

Mar 4, 2021 · Richie McDonald, vocalist in 1990s and 2000s country hitmaking group Lonestar, says he's exiting the band. McDonald confirmed his departure in a statement Thursday.

Mar 4, 2021 · Nashville, Tenn. — Richie McDonald, lead singer of multi-platinum selling country group Lonestar, has announced his departure from the band. Today McDonald revealed his exit and his plans to tour full-time with The Frontmen of Country — comprised of McDonald, former lead singer of Little Texas , Tim Rushlow , and lead singer of Restless ...