LONESTAR Debuts At The Van Wezel 4/3

The true country music super group - LONESTAR - whose career path to date has been marked by countless multi-platinum milestones will perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, April 3.

Known both for their strong country roots as well as their multi-genre crossover appeal that's led to a history of success on the pop/rock charts, LONESTAR has only their own career records to break. Since their national launch in 1995, the band has certified sales in excess of 10 million album units. The Texas bred band has had an impressive list of hit singles on the country charts, including ten # 1's.

Their 1999 album release, Lonely Grill, produced LONESTAR'S biggest crossover smash to date. The ballad, "Amazed" which spent eight weeks at the #1 spot on the country charts reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The dual win made LONESTAR the first country act since Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's "Islands in the Stream" in l983 to accomplish this career milestone. Other songs LONESTAR will perform are "I'm Already There", "My Front Porch Looking In", "Mr. Mom", "Come Cryin' To Me" and many more.

In addition to garnering music accolades, LONESTAR has been praised for their continuous outreach in the arena of humanitarian goodwill. They received the Home Depot Humanitarian Award in 2003 for their continued commitment to help build the dream of those in need.

The band is releasing their first studio album in four years - "Party Heard Around the World" their 10th album, is a total hands-on creative effort produced by the band with eight of the ten tracks written by the foursome. The album should be in stores nationwide on April 27.

LONESTAR consists of original members Dean Sams, Keech Rainwater and Michael Britt. Lead vocalist, Cody Collins who is originally from Florida, joined the group in 2007. Cody brings to LONESTAR a perfect complement to the band's current musical dynamic. His vocal ability has audiences saying LONESTAR is better than ever! Founding member, Dean Sams says "We feel like we have the opportunity that few bands ever get, we've sold millions of records, have had 10 #1 hits, and now we have the chance to take control of our careers and do it all over again."
For more information and to buy tickets, contact the Van Wezel Box Office at 941-953-3368 or log onto www.vanwezel.org. Burgers and Beer by Michaels on East will be available for purchase prior to the show. Reservations are not required.