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 Remember "Amazed" and "I'm Already There?" Those were the two giant Country music songs that crossed over to the pop charts and became wedding standards. The voice on those classics belonged to Richie McDonald, and he's a very musically-inclined kind of guy who not only sings well, but plays multiple instruments, and is a man of faith, to boot.
It's not everyday that Country music songs crossover to the pop charts, but the band Lonestar did just that during the past decade with smash hits like “Amazed” and “I'm Already There.” Those were the kinds of songs you'll be hearing at wedding receptions for years to come.That warm-but-commanding voice leading those poignant ballads belonged to Richie McDonald. About a year ago, after much prayer, McDonald decided to leave Lonestar and go solo. Fans got a taste of McDonald's solo work on his 2007 Christmas CD, whetting their appetites for this year's I Turn To You, which can best be described in three words: inspirational, Christian, and Country. Now that he's a solo act, McDonald is free to express himself in any way he chooses, and I Turn To You is his way of exposing millions of Country fans to his personal thoughts on God. McDonald couldn't be more explicit about his faith if he tried on this collection of synth and string heavy material. With songs like “He's Alive,” “Carry The Cross,” “Handle With Prayer,” “Stay With Me Lord,” and “What Would He Do,” it's pretty clear that McDonald has been waiting to sing about spiritual topics for quite some time and now he finally got his chance. Besides singing with strength and conviction, McDonald is also a talented musician, playing both the piano and guitar. He's also an accomplished songwriter, and it definitely shows on I Turn To You. |
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