In an era when inspiration and optimism are often in high demand and short supply, Lonestar has built a career providing both in good measure. The band's musical legacy is tied to modern-day classics like "Amazed," "I'm Already There," and "My Front Porch Looking In," heartfelt anthems to family, love and fidelity. At the same time, they made a name for themselves rocking out with across-the-board hits of the first order like "No News", "What About Now" and "You Walked In". The quartet's non-musical legacy is equally impressive. Lonestar is known for their support of the nation's troops and of charitable causes--their many honors have included both the National Fatherhood Award and the ACM/Home Depot Humanitarian Award. They are, in short, among modern country music's greatest ambassadors. As for what the future has in store for Lonestar, keyboard player Dean Sams insists, "We're going to keep making great music and bringing it to our fans however we can. With the addition of Cody, we all have a new energy and excitement that's making our live shows really rock and our new recordings just jump out of the speakers." Michael adds, "We are having a blast playing together and the music is better than ever, so it's really just a matter of getting it out to the fans and getting them as excited about it as we are."

Listen to Your Hometown Morning Show interview Lonestar!

Visit Lonestar's Myspace page

Want to get the scoop on Kristy Lee Cook.  Here are some of her highlights and fun facts:

"15 Minutes Of Shame," produced by Brett James, is the first single from the 19 Recording/Arista Nashville debut album, Why Wait, released September 16th.

7th season finalist on American Idol and performed 53 dates on American Idol! Tour 2008

24-year-old resident of Selma, Oregon; she was raised in her family's log cabin style home surrounded by woods and animals that she has always loved

Started singing at age 2 and caught the vision to entertain in her early teens when she sang along with Leann Rimes' "Blue" on the radio; began performing professionally as a 14-year-old

Her diverse hobbies and interests include horse training, barrel racing, team pinning, trail riding, swimming, gymnastics, softball and defense training

Sold one of her 8 horses to get enough money to fly to Philadelphia to audition for American Idol; and despite her efforts, the new owner refuses to sell back

Originally signed to Arista Nashville through Britney Spear's production company in 2001, but lost her record deal one year later

In late teens, moved to Texas for 4 years and honed her performance skills by working for the Cowboy's country music club chain in Dallas, Arlington and San Antonio

Musically influenced by Garth Brooks, Leann Rimes, Shania Twain and Faith Hill

Favorite quote is "rope it, ride it, wrestle it, cowgirl it!"