Lonestar in concert at Dover:

Multi-platinum country music quartet Lonestar will give a free concert for race fans on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Victory Plaza, presented by AAA. The band will then head inside the track where they ‘ll perform the National Anthem prior to the ‘AAA 400’ NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Best known for its 1999 smash-hit single, ‘Amazed,’ Lonestar has enjoyed two decades of success that include 10 No. 1 country hit songs, including the aforementioned ‘Amazed,’ as well as 2001’s ‘I ‘m Already There’ and 2004’s ‘Mr. Mom.’ The group’s unique blend of strong melodies and rich vocals has helped it amass RIAA certified sales in excess of 10 million album units since 1995. Lonestar is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by releasing a new album titled ‘Life As We Know It’ supported by the current single ‘The Countdown’ now at radio. The original lineup includes lead singer and piano player Richie McDonald, Michael Britt (lead guitar, backing vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums) and Dean Sams (keyboards/backing vocals).(Dover Speedway)(9-12-2012)


News from September 11, 2012