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When it comes to American Idol, one thing is for sure: The show does not run short of fresh talent or emotional stories.

Lonestar's hit songs are getting a fresh update.

McDonald will now be a full-time member of the Frontmen of Country.

Because sometimes you just need a good cry.

Are looking for some great entertainment close to home Memorial Day Weekend? Lonestar is heading to Albany, specifically Schenectady.

New country duo Haley & Michaels found themselves writing a love song about love songs with Richie McDonald of Lonestar. McDonald sang one of the best country love songs of all time and it's safe to say 'Amazed' more than inspired 'Just Another Love Song.'

Lonestar's new 'Life as We Know it' album is available as of June 4, and the band is giving Taste of Country readers a chance to hear the whole thing with an exclusive stream. 'Life as We Know It' is the first album with original lead singer Richie McDonald since 'Mountains' from 2006.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and a pink spotlight is shining on this cause by multiple arms of the entertainment industry. Country quartet Lonestar are doing their part to raise funds and awareness. The band are helping to corral $50,000 for benefit breast cancer research by doing what they do best -- perform.

When Richie McDonald left Lonestar in 2007 it seemed like the end of the road for a group that had collected numerous Top 10  hits including one, "Amazed" that went to number one on both the country and pop charts. Subsequently neither Richie McDonald's solo career nor Lonestar's attempts to continue without him proved successful.  So now on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the groups