1) Lonestar is an Amer… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists called Lonestar:
1) Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Richie McDonald (lead vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitar, background vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums), Dean Sams (keyboards, melodica, background vocals), and Michael Hill (Bass Guitar). McDonald left the band in November 2007 for a solo career before returning in 2011. During that time, Cody Collins, who had formerly been in another country group called McAlyster, replaced McDonald as the band's lead vocalist. John Rich was also the group's bass guitarist and second lead vocalist until 1998, when he was fired from the group. He left for a solo career, before joining Big Kenny in the duo Big & Rich in 2003. Since Rich's departure, Lonestar has not had an official bass guitarist.
The group began having major country hits in 1995, with the top 10 hit "Tequilla Talking." Their first No. 1 hit was "No News," which spent three weeks at the top of Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in 1996.
Lonestar's signature song is "Amazed," a ballad which spent nine weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's country chart during the summer of 1999. The song subsequently climbed to the top of Billboard's Hot 100 chart, the first country act to accomplish the feat since 1983's "Islands in the Stream" by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
Another popular Lonestar song was "Mr. Mom". This song is on of the most played songs on radio stations to date.
Other No. 1 hits include "Come Cryin' to Me" (summer 1997); "Smile" and "What About Now" (both 2000); "Tell Her" and "I'm Already There" (2001); "My Front Porch Lookin' In" (2003). Other important hits in Lonestar's discography include "Running Away With My Heart" and "When Cowboys Didn't Dance" (1996); "Heartbroke Every Day" and "You Walked In" (1997); "Say When" and "Everything's Changed" (1998); "With Me" (2001); "Not a Day Goes By" and "Unusually Unusual" (2002); "Walking in Memphis" (2003); "Let's Be Us Again" (2004); "Class Reunion (That Used to Be Us)" (2005) and "You're Like Coming Home" (2005). Their current single is "I'll Die Tryin'", which is a cover of another Emerson Drive song released three years earlier.
During Lonestar's early years, songwriter John Rich was also a member as the band's bassist. He left the group in 1998 and is now part of the country duo Big & Rich.
On May 1st, 2006 Lonestar sang the National Anthem at Fenway Park in Boston with the return of Johnny Damon.
2) Lonestar is also a progressive house project by Derek Howell. See the releases at Discogs.
3) Lonestar is the name of an electronic/experimental musician in Germany who has released on the Mephtik Netlabel in the past.
A Week In Juarez
Lonestar Lyrics
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Two Texas kids from west of Odessa
Young love and lust defy rational thinkin'
They were hotter than an oil field on fire
When you're that young everything's crucial
You don't wait around for parental approval
So he asked the question and she answered yes
They jumped in his truck and tore out for Juarez
They had an informal wedding south of the border
Got a room with a view for three bucks and a quarter
On a Mexican night you don't care what might lie ahead
They had a wonderful week in Juarez
Now, when the bottom fell out of his chosen vocation
They were too broke to move to a greener location
Bills you can't pay put a strain on devotion
They decided to just call it quits
Well, it might have been luck or divine intervention
But on the way to the lawyer divorce wasn't mentioned
He said I still love you, she looked at him
And said I know a great way to start over again
They had an informal wedding south of the border
Got a room with a view for three bucks and a quarter
On a Mexican night you don't care what might lie ahead
They had a wonderful week in Juarez
His name was Travis, hers was Vanessa
Two Texas kids from west of Odessa
The song "A Week in Juarez" by Lonestar depicts the story of two young lovers named Travis and Vanessa. The couple comes from West Texas and is very much in love. They defy rational thinking and decide to get married at a young age. They do not seek parental approval and plan a spontaneous wedding in Juarez, Mexico, where they rent a room with a view for three bucks and a quarter. The couple spends a wonderful week in Juarez, enjoying their newfound love in the Mexican city.
However, things take a turn for the worse when Travis's chosen vocation fails him, and they are too broke to move to a greener location. Bills that they can't pay put a strain on their relationship, and they decide to call it quits. While on their way to the lawyer to finalize a divorce, Travis tells Vanessa that he still loves her. In response, Vanessa suggests that they start over again with another informal wedding in Juarez.
The song "A Week in Juarez" is a love story that emphasizes the ups and downs of a relationship. It shows how love can overcome financial difficulties and other obstacles. The couple is able to rekindle their love for each other and start over again.
Line by Line Meaning
His name was Travis, hers was Vanessa
Introducing the two main characters of the story, Travis and Vanessa, who were both born and raised in Texas
Two Texas kids from west of Odessa
Highlighting their hometown in Texas, which is west of Odessa
Young love and lust defy rational thinkin'
Describing the intensity of their love and passion, which can sometimes lead to irrational decisions
They were hotter than an oil field on fire
Using a simile to emphasize the strength of their attraction and desire for each other
When you're that young everything's crucial
Stating that when you're young, every decision and action feels important and significant
You don't wait around for parental approval
Implying that Travis and Vanessa were impulsive and didn't seek approval from their parents before making important decisions
So he asked the question and she answered yes
Describing Travis proposing to Vanessa and her accepting
They jumped in his truck and tore out for Juarez
Explaining that they immediately left for Juarez, possibly to get married
They had an informal wedding south of the border
Revealing that they did indeed get married in Juarez, although it was an informal ceremony
Got a room with a view for three bucks and a quarter
Describing the cheap cost of their room, possibly emphasizing their financial struggles
On a Mexican night you don't care what might lie ahead
Suggesting that on a carefree night in Mexico, Travis and Vanessa weren't worried about the future and were enjoying the present moment
They had a wonderful week in Juarez
Summing up the positive experience Travis and Vanessa had during their week in Juarez
Now, when the bottom fell out of his chosen vocation
Introducing a new conflict in the story where Travis faces a setback in his career
They were too broke to move to a greener location
Explaining that due to financial constraints, Travis and Vanessa couldn't move to a better place to improve their situation
Bills you can't pay put a strain on devotion
Highlighting the financial stress and strain it can put on a relationship
They decided to just call it quits
Revealing that Travis and Vanessa were considering ending their marriage due to their financial struggles
Well, it might have been luck or divine intervention
Suggesting that something beyond their control may have played a role in their decision to stay together
But on the way to the lawyer divorce wasn't mentioned
Explaining that despite considering divorce, they didn't bring it up when seeing a lawyer
He said I still love you, she looked at him
Describing a moment where Travis expresses his love for Vanessa and she listens to him
And said I know a great way to start over again
Implying that Vanessa has an idea to help them start fresh and move forward together
They had an informal wedding south of the border
Referencing their initial wedding in Juarez and suggesting that they're getting married again
Got a room with a view for three bucks and a quarter
Repeating the line from earlier to indicate they returned to the same place in Juarez
On a Mexican night you don't care what might lie ahead
Reusing the previous line to emphasize that they're still enjoying life without worrying too much about the future
They had a wonderful week in Juarez
Reiterating the positive experience they had in Juarez and suggesting that their love has been reignited
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: BARNHART, HOGIN, MCBRIDE
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