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.
This Christmas Time
Lonestar Lyrics
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Candles burning bright
Stockings hung with lots of care
On this silent Christmas night
What makes this season magical
Is what made my dream come true
Just seeing you
To be here with you
Oh this Christmas time
Is the best one ever
The greatest gift in life
Is you and me together
And I thank heaven for sending you here tonight
This Christmas time
Some people hope for rings of gold
All that money buys
Children have their list of toys
Prayin' Santa gets it right
The one thing I wish for
Came true when you walked in
To hear you laugh again
To see you smile again
Oh this Christmas time
Is the best one ever
The greatest gift in life
Is you and me together
And I thank heaven for sending you here tonight
This Christmas time
Oh this Christmas time
Is the best one ever
The greatest gift in life
Is you and me together
And I thank heaven for sending you here tonight
Sending you here tonight
This Christmas time
The lyrics of Lonestar's "This Christmas Time" describe the joy and magic of the holiday season and the happiness that comes from being with the person you love. The opening verse sets the scene of a cozy Christmas night, with presents under the tree, candles flickering, and stockings hung with care. The second verse contrasts the materialistic wishes of some people, like rings of gold and toys for children, with the real gift the singer cherishes: being reunited with their loved one. The chorus expresses the overwhelming joy this brings, with the two of them together and thanking heaven for bringing them together on this special night.
Overall, the song celebrates the profound love and gratitude that come with finding happiness in the small moments and the people we cherish, especially during the holiday season. The ultimate gift is not material possessions but emotional connection and closeness with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Presents underneath the tree
There are gifts waiting to be opened under the Christmas tree.
Candles burning bright
The warmth and light of candles create an inviting atmosphere.
Stockings hung with lots of care
The stockings were carefully hung in hopes of receiving small gifts.
On this silent Christmas night
The quietness of the night adds to the peacefulness of the occasion.
What makes this season magical
The special things that happen during the Christmas season create a feeling of wonder.
Is what made my dream come true
The realization of a personal dream is what brings joy to the singer.
Just seeing you
Being in your presence is all that it takes to make this Christmas special.
To be here with you
The greatest gift of all is sharing this time together.
Oh this Christmas time
The artist is overwhelmed with joy and happiness during this time of year.
Is the best one ever
This Christmas is better than any other because of the presence of a special person.
The greatest gift in life
Being together is the most precious gift one can receive.
Is you and me together
Being together with the artist and someone special is the best gift of all.
And I thank heaven for sending you here tonight
The singer is grateful to have the special person in their life, and feels blessed by their presence during the holidays.
Some people hope for rings of gold
Some people hope for expensive gifts like jewelry.
All that money buys
Material possessions cannot compare to the joy of spending time with loved ones.
Children have their list of toys
Children have a list of toys they hope to receive from Santa.
Prayin' Santa gets it right
Children hope that Santa will bring them the toys they want.
The one thing I wish for
There is only one thing the singer wants for Christmas.
Came true when you walked in
The special person's arrival made the singer's wish come true.
To hear you laugh again
The artist is happy to hear the special person's laughter and joy again.
To see you smile again
The artist is delighted to see the special person's smile again.
Sending you here tonight
The artist believes that the special person's presence is a gift from above, as if they were sent just for this occasion.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: Marv Green, Dean Samms
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