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.
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Lonestar Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
In Lonestar’s Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, the lyrics convey a message of hope and optimism during the holiday season. The song begins with an invitation to enjoy the festive season by letting go of one’s worries, troubles, and obstacles. The line “From now on, our troubles will be out of sight” reassures the listener that the holidays are meant to be enjoyed with peace and happiness. The song then proceeds to evoke nostalgia for old times, and the reunion of loved ones during this special time. The line “Here we are as in olden days” paints a picture of a happy and simpler time, reminding listeners of the good memories they have experienced with their loved ones.
The hope for the future is also present in the lyrics, with the line “Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow”. This line conveys both the reality of life’s unpredictability and the enduring faith in the strength of the bonds between family and friends. The shining star on the highest bough is a symbol of hope, guiding the way forward to a brighter tomorrow. Overall, Lonestar’s rendition of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas creates a sense of warmth, nostalgia, hope and optimism - all important feelings to have during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing you a joyful and delightful Christmas celebration
Let your heart be light
May you feel light-hearted and carefree during this time
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Let's forget about our problems and enjoy the holiday season
Make the Yuletide gay
Let's make the festive season enjoyable and full of merriment
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
We'll put our worries aside and focus on enjoying the present moment
Here we are as in olden days
We're reminiscing about the good old times we've had together
Happy golden days of yore
Fondly remembering the happy moments from the past
Faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us once more
We're grateful for the presence of our close friends and loved ones during this special time
Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow
Looking forward to spending many more Christmases together, if destiny permits
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Let's decorate our homes with beautiful Christmas ornaments, including a bright star on the top of the Christmas tree
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Wishing you a joyous and memorable Christmas celebration, right at this moment
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Tratore
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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