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.
What About Now
Lonestar Lyrics
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On the last remaining dinosaur Detroit made
Seven hundred dollars was a heck of a deal
For a four hundred horsepower jukebox on wheels
And that road rolls out like a welcome mat
I don't know where it goes but it beats where we're at
We always said someday, somehow
And what about now, how 'bout tonight?
Baby, for once let's don't think twice
Let's take that spin that never ends
That we've been talkin' about
What about now, why should we wait?
We can chase these dreams down the interstate
And be long gone 'fore the world moves on and makes another round
What about now?
We've been puttin' this off, baby, long enough
Just give me the word, and we'll be kickin' up dust
We both know it's just a matter of time
'Fore our hearts start racin' for that county line
And what about now, how 'bout tonight?
Baby, for once let's don't think twice
Let's take that spin that never ends
That we've been talkin' about
And what about now, why should we wait?
We can chase these dreams down the interstate
And be long gone 'fore the world moves on and makes another round
What about now?
And we could hang around this town forever making plans, yeah
But there won't ever be a better time to take this chance, yeah
And what about now, how 'bout tonight?
Baby, for once let's don't think twice
Let's take that spin that never ends
That we've been talkin' about
And what about now, why should we wait?
We can chase these dreams down the interstate
And be long gone 'fore the world moves on and makes another round
What about now?
Oh, yeah
What about now?
Yeah, yeah
The song "What About Now" by Lonestar is about taking the chance to make a change in your life and start living your dream. The lyrics describe seeing a sign for a car for sale, and feeling the urge to take off and "blow this town" in the car. The song encourages the listener to not wait for the perfect moment to make a change, but to seize the opportunity now and chase their dreams. The chorus repeats the question "What about now?" as a call to action, urging the listener to take immediate action and not delay.
The song's theme of living in the moment and taking risks has resonated with many listeners. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo also make it a popular choice for country fans. The song has been covered by several artists, including former American Idol contestant Scotty McCreery.
Line by Line Meaning
The sign in the window said for sale or trade
They saw a sign advertising a car for sale or trade
On the last remaining dinosaur Detroit made
The car was old and made in Detroit, a city known for making cars
Seven hundred dollars was a heck of a deal
The car was being sold for a cheap price
For a four hundred horsepower jukebox on wheels
The car was powerful and had a lot of features
And that road rolls out like a welcome mat
The road ahead looks inviting
I don't know where it goes but it beats where we're at
They don't know where the road leads, but it's better than staying in their current situation
We always said someday, somehow
They had a dream to leave their town someday
We were gonna get away, gonna blow this town
They were planning to escape their town
And what about now, how 'bout tonight?
They are asking themselves and their partner about taking action now
Baby, for once let's don't think twice
They want their partner to take a leap of faith
Let's take that spin that never ends
They want to embark on a never ending adventure
That we've been talkin' about
They've discussed leaving their town before
What about now, why should we wait?
They're questioning why they should wait any longer
We can chase these dreams down the interstate
They can pursue their dreams by traveling down the highway
And be long gone 'fore the world moves on and makes another round
They can leave before the world and their town changes too much
We've been puttin' this off, baby, long enough
They've delayed leaving their town for too long
Just give me the word, and we'll be kickin' up dust
They're ready to leave and start their adventure
We both know it's just a matter of time
They know leaving their town is inevitable
'Fore our hearts start racin' for that county line
Their hearts will start racing once they cross the county line, indicating their freedom
And we could hang around this town forever making plans, yeah
They could stay in their town forever and keep planning to leave, but never actually leave
But there won't ever be a better time to take this chance, yeah
They believe that now is the best time to pursue their dream
Oh, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm
What about now?
Reinforcing the idea of taking action now
Yeah, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Gayle Barker, Anthony Lewis Smith, Ron Harbin
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