The Frontmen
US musical group
The Frontmen, sometimes credited as the Frontmen of Country, are an American supergroup of country music singers. The group consists of Larry Stewart, Richie McDonald, and Tim Rushlow, who respectively were the former lead singers of Restless Heart, Lonestar, and Little Texas. Initially formed as a touring act, the Frontmen signed to BBR Music Group in 2023.
History
All three members of the Frontmen of Country are known for their roles as lead singers in other country music bands: Richie McDonald of Lonestar, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, and Tim Rushlow of Little Texas. They began performing impromptu shows for soldiers throughout the 2010s, but began officially promoting themselves as the Frontmen of Country in 2017. One of their first credited performances under the Frontmen name came that same year, where they sang a medley of their hit singles at the inauguration of United States President Donald Trump.
Their first single release was 2018's "If It Wasn't for the Radio", which coincided with a number of tours that year. Despite this, both McDonald and Stewart continued to tour with their respective bands.
McDonald left Lonestar in 2021 to begin performing full-time with the Frontmen. At this point, the trio announced further dates throughout the year.
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