Ep. 200 - RICHIE MCDONALD - Family Was Always The Choice | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to the season finale of season 2, episode 200 featuring legendary singer/songwriter Richie McDonald of The Frontmen, formerly of Lonestar originally from Lubbock, TXWe chatted with Richie about growing up in the Lubbock area, the incredible influence that John Denver had on him, hos his dads occupation ended up helping him with a decision later on, how an off-handed comment spurred him to become more serious about his music, how he ended up joining and ultimately leaving Lonestar, the balance between music and family that guided him, the incredible story behind the song "I'm Already There" and the unintended meanings it gave the world & Tons More!Follow along with Richie at https://www.richiemcdonald.com/The Frontmen's website can be found at https://www.thefrontmenlive.com/Chapters:01:29: Theme Song02:11: Intro02:55: Growing up in Lubbock04:04: Lubbock music influences and first musical steps06:13: Influenced by songwriters early on (It Was Always About a Girl)08:12: Finding out he had great vocals & The impact of John Denver12:57: Music becoming more series (Long John Silvers Got Him His Wish)17:31: What was his Nashville plan?20:06: Choosing a band over a solo career23:29: Getting Lonestar cuts as a writer25:17: “I’m Already There” & The Balance between Music & family33:57: Once the song is released does it hurt or help his situation?35:03: Leaving Lonestar37:01: The Frontmen44:31: The family songs “Where His Heart Was”47:01: By The Numbers Starts47:32: Rapid Fire49:47: It’s Not My Fault!51:56: Top 552:47: Mt. Rushmore54:21: Impactful55:35: The 2 things he is most grateful for57:23: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?58:47: Who is Richie McDonald?59:26: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0