Albums
Coming Home
Coming Home was released in 2005.
This is the information from the CD insert:
Lonestar would like to once again give special thanks to: Joe Galante, Butch Waugh, Tom Baldrica and the entire BNA promotion staff, Debbie Linn, Wes Vause, Renee Bell and the A & R Dept….Wade, Astrid and everyone else at RLG and SONY BMG Distribution for all of their continued support, Gary, D.J., Randy, Daniel and everyone at Borman Entertainment, Joni–we love you–hang in there. Justin Niebank and Drew Bollman for making the best-sounding record we’ve ever made; Tom & Chris Rashford and the staff at Rashford-Kruse & Associates; Greg Oswald, Becky & Kristen at WMA; Brian Williams and Karen Clark at SunTrust Bank; Orville Almon, Jr. and Kent Marcus; Paul Freundlich and Lori Genes at PFA; everyone at Masterfonics/Emerald Studios. Thanks to the glam squad: Melanie Shelley, Melissa Schleicher, Cassie Roark, Penny Arth and Trish Townsend. Thanks to Terry and Sherry Cologne, Sherry Dorris and the entire staff at Richards & Southern. Thanks to Steve Kelly, Steve Bassett, Brian Love, Sid Farbstein, Pam Bereznak and the entire gang at Bill Young Productions, Erin Beller, the Lonestar Fan Club and Street Team; Trey Fanjoy and PictureVision…Thanks!
To our hard-working band and crew on the road: Rob Cheuvront (bass, vocals), Jeremy Moyers (steel, dobro), Jack Sizemore (acoustic guitar), Rob Tyler (fiddle, mandolin), Mark Chamberlain (tour manager), Todd Ortmeier (production manager), Greg Morton (house engineer), Fred Yanda (stage manager),, Alex Krompic (lighting director), Jason Glass (monitor engineer), Jerry Gamble (backline tech), Bobby Hendricks (guitar/backline tech), Jake Murray (lighting tech), Mike Kersh (driver), Kevin Hamlin (driver), Dale Brock (driver), Tim Cotton (driver), and Tony Collins (merchandise) for keeping us rocking and rolling.
We’d like to thank all of our fans we’ve had the wonderful opportunity to meet and play for over the years. We hope you like our new project. We’re happy to be making music for you and we’ll see you on the road soon.
Thanks to all of you who have helped support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital over the years. They’re still fighting.
Lonestar is proud to endorse: Shure Brothers Microphones, Mapex Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, D’Addario String Company, Yamaha Keyboards, Takamine Guitars, Pro-Mark Drumsticks, Remo Drumheads, Tom Anderson Guitars, Seymour Duncan Pickups
Richie McDonald – Lead Vocals
I often wonder how many people really ever read the thank you notes ( the liner notes). Alright, for those of you who really do read them, here we go. First of all, I think it’s probably about time that I thank God first instead of last. Hey God. You have truly blessed us over the years. Thanks for always being there. Lorie, I’m not even sure you have the time to read thank you notes, with caring for the kids, balancing checkbooks, juggling bills, and spreading so much love among so many people. You are the reason I do what I do. You give me the inspiration to write and sing from the heart. You truly have made my dreams come true. Now I get to watch your dreams come true with Scrappin On Main. You have supported me over the past 12 years. Now it’s time to support you. I know you can do it! Rhett, it seems like only yesterday you were born, January 8, 1996; the same day that “No News” came out. You have grown into such a little man, I am blown away with the way you play the piano. Keep up the good work and maybe someday, we’ll start a band. Mollie, you’re also changing right before my eyes. Sometimes I want to hold you and never let go. You’re such a little princess. Please stay the way you are. Maisie, I know you’re only 4-years-old and can’t read thank you notes yet, but if you were able to read, you would know that Daddy is crazy about you. I’m so thankful that you’re still sleeping in the middle. You make me laugh, I love y’all so much more. To my mom, dad, sisters, brother, all the Okies, and Vivian: thanks for your continued support. Jimmy, stay away from dead skunks. I love you bro. Thanks to Gary, DJ, Daniel, Randy and to all the fine folks at Borman Entertainment for keeping us on track. Joni, I’m for that burger when you are. I miss you. Thanks to everyone at BNA Records for still believing after all these years. Let’s go another ten. What da ya’ say? Justin, I can’t thank you enough for coming along (I think Randy Van Warmer said it best) “Just When I Needed You Most.” I look forward to doing it again. Drew, you rock and roll. Thanks for all your assistance. Frog, it’s always a pleasure. To the Lonestar crew: Todd, Mark, Greg, Fred, Jason, Alex, Jerry (Bob), Bobby, Grandpa Jake, Mikey, Kevin, Dale, Tim and Tony. I don’t say thank you enough.
Michael Britt- Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bouzouki
Thanks to: My beautiful, smart, hilarious wife, Rene; my sweet, smart little man, Ethan; and my cute, sweet girl, Hillary. Love you! My parents for doing their best to keep me grounded and still making me think that I could succeed in whatever I wanted to do. Thanks to the rest of our family and friends for filling the rest of our lives with fun, friendship and understanding. To Shirley for watching our little angels. A big hey and howdy to Cindy, Aaron, and Lily Jane Glockle; Glenn, Lisa, and Jusin Moore; Sharla Martin and Paul Ascuitto; Caron and Michael Jeffers, Catchphrase anyone? To my writing buds Brett James, Danny Myrick, Bart Allmand, Ron Harbin, Frank Myers, Anthony Smith, Derek George, and Brian Nutter. Thanks to SunTrust Bank and to Peter and Jeremy at AMEX. Hey to Scojo and family.
A very special thank you to all of the men and women in the United States Armed Forces, for risking their lives so that we can keep our way of life as safe as possible, including our good friend Glenn Moore and our adopted soldiers, SSG Philip Merriam and SGT Brad Raphelt.
Also, thanks to the guys helping me with my guitars. Thanks to Bobby Hendricks and the rest of our road crew for helping me build the fort, keeping the fort running and otherwise holding it down. Thanks to Tom Anderson and Roy and all the gang at Anderson Guitarworks for the incredible guitars; Peter at Diaz Amplifiers for the tone; Seymour and the whole gang at Seymour Duncan Pickups; Bruce Bolen Jr. at Fender; PRS Guitars; Bob Borbonus at Taylor Guitars; Tim Godwin at Line 6; Mike Voltz at Epiphone; Mark and crew at Guitar Heaven; Tour Supply Inc.; the folks at Voodoo Labs/Digital Music Corp.; George L. Cables;; Soundcheck; Rocktron/CAE; Mesa Amplifiers, Xotic Pedals; Zvex; Barber Electronics; Shure Microphones and Bogner Amplification. To Justin Niebank for helping me get the tones I hear in my head on the record.
Thanks to God for blessing me and my family with more than I’d ever imagined. Peace!
Dean Sams – Piano, keyboards, B-3 organ, synth pad, clavinet, background vocals
Trying to thank everyone is one of the hardest things about putting out a new CD, because there are so many people to thank. So, here goes! I first have to thank my wife Kim for hanging in there with me the last year. I know it’s been tough being around me with the madness of building a house and my touring schedule. I love you. Britney, you said to me you just wish I could be home and didn’t have to go on the road. I want you to know that there is nothing I want more than to be home. I also want you to know that I’m so proud of you for the beautiful little girl you are inside and out, and you are ALWAYS with daddy everywhere I go. Daddy loves you so much! Bryson, you make daddy smile. I miss you so much when I’m gone and I look forward to taking you on the road with me soon and showing you the world. I love you little man. Mom, thank you for your continued love and support. I know you had a tough couple of years, but know you are loved very much. I want to thank my dad, Mel, for being such a good role model in my life. I think of you every day and miss you a lot. I know you are watching over us all from the best seat of all, Heaven. Thanks to my brother Kevin for being such a great big brother. I love having you out on the road with me to laugh and cry with. Keep ‘er between the ditches! Kay-Kay, just know that your little brother loves you very much and appreciates all your years of support. I would also like to thank my “FROTAGE CREW” for all the hard work! Hey, you could do this for a living! LOL. I have to say hello and thanks to the Lakeview Continental Class of ’85. I had a blast at our reunion and look forward to seeing you all again soon. Thanks to Yamaha Keyboards for giving me the best sounds out there to take our music to the fans.
A reminder to become a partner in hope and support the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This hospital makes miracles happen every day by giving life and hope to the families and children afflicted with life threatening illnesses. Thank you in advance for your support.
Keech Rainwater – Drums, percussion
This has been such a great year and it just keeps getting better. Listening to Justin Niebank talk and say “Let’s all just have fun with this new record!” made me think, is that possible? My answer is…ABSOLUTELY! We had such a ball recording this album. I think it really brought us together more as a band and defines our sound once again as Lonestar.
I give my most heartfelt thanks to my wife Elissa who gave up everything in her life to be with me and start a new life in Nashville. Holding down the fort is not easy I know, but you keep everything together with such style and grace. Elissa, you have such a big heart and an amazing soul. I feel very lucky to have you in my life and love you with all my heart. To my son, Dakota, who has grown so fast. (He will be driving soon!) I hope you always know that I miss you more than you know when I’m on the road. I’m very proud of everything you do. Special thanks to my parents, Suzanne and Randy, Sr. for teaching me to stick with my dream and never give up, no matter what. To my very good friend, Victor, for giving me the wisdom to take this all very seriously. Wes and Amy, you guys have a very cool dad.
Thanks to the folks at Mapex drums for being so supportive and cool and to Zildjian Cymbals for letting me crash away with confidence. Many thanks to Fred Yanda for keeping everything perfect and running so smooth up there. To our crew and 4 Amigos for working their butts off night after night. To Michael Kersh and all the drivers keepin’ everything smooth and steady.
Thanks so much to the staff at RLG for all the hard work day after day. Thanks to Debbie Linn for being such a great friend and listener, the Starbucks is on me. To Chapman, Melanie, and Penny for making us look cool. Many thanks to Tom and Chris Rashford. You guys rock! To DJ and all the Borman staff. Joni, you are such a fighter, we love you.
To all my friends who help me keep the cameras rolling: JC, Armand, Heather and the folks at AC Inc, MPL, and Ground Zero. Thank you so much to the fans who travel so far to see us play. This album has a lot of our heart and soul in it. Please enjoy.
Produced by Justin Niebank
Songs
1. You’re Like Comin’ Home
2. Doghouse
3. I Am A Man
4. I’ll Die Tryin’
5. Wild
6. Noise
7. Little Town
8. I Never Needed You
9. What’s Wrong With That
10. Two Bottles of Beer
11. I Just Want To Love You
12. When I Go Home Again
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