Lonestar : A Front Porch State of Mind: Why Lonestar Still Hits Home

Lonestar, the iconic country band that started back in the early 90’s, remains a steadfast pillar of country music’s melodic storytelling.  In 2026, they are not just a nostalgic group resting on their past success of 90’s radio dominance; they are showing up and revitalizing what it means to be the band their fans know and love. Drew Womack has proven that even time cannot take his voice away.  The seasoned, soulful grit singer has the perfect fit in the band’s lineup, and with a voice that stands the test of time, he brought down the house. 

The band members, Dean Sams (Keys & Guitar), Michael Britt (lead guitar), and Keech Rainwater (drums), stormed into the Florida Strawberry with vigor, energy, and a party, let’s get at it attitude.  The 2026 “Always in the Band” Tour, let fans remember all the great hits and some new ones.  People were slow dancing to the love songs and rocking out to the top hits, with the band consistently getting the audience involved throughout. 

Playing top hits that fans always want to hear, including My Front Porch Looking In, What About Now, and Mr. Mom, with full audience participation. Sprinkling in power ballads like I’m Already There, Amazed, and the always extraordinary Walking in Memphis, they left the crowd asking for more.

The band puts a fresh twist on some of their ’90s hits by adding a modern edge to the vocals while preserving the music’s authenticity and essence. This gives the same music a phenomenal new edge. This is the exact approach the band took on the album Ten to 1 and Beyond (2023), which released the band’s top songs with a fresh new look.

They also introduced a song from the new album “Iconic, Vol. 1,” in which the band covers some of the best songs by top women in music. At the Florida Strawberry Festival, they played “Rolling in the Deep,” the classic Adele song, to showcase the album’s vocal and musical diversity.

They finished out the show as only they could, with a classic set of rock songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. They included iconic songs from Phil Collins “In the Air”, Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall,” the Eagles’ “Life in the Fast Lane,” and Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town,” among others. It was the perfect way to end a phenomenal show.

About the Publisher Joanne Durann

Joanne Durann is very passionate about sports and entertainment. She is a former actress and singer and has always loved being in the center of the action. She also loves supporting others and showcasing the entertainers and players coming to the Tampa Bay area.

She has written for the Examiner, Yahoo.com, Axs, Out on The Town Magazine, as well as a writing instructor.

She has authored multiple books, news articles, and entertainment pieces. She has interviewed the likes of Geoff Tate, Mark Daly, and Rudy Sarzo, among others.

After a successful career in education, Joanne has decided to focus on the local sports and entertainment industry through South Shore Sports and Entertainment Magazine she continues to keep the party in the Tampa Bay area.

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