Many are trying to find the perfect gift for the holiday season. This will make them stand out from the usual, unwrapped gifts every year. If music lovers are on your shopping lists, this year’s gift is sure to be a hit.

After years of touring, and the release 17 hits singles on Billboard charts, Lonestar is back in the spotlight as country music artists. They have a new singer and a new compilation album which complements the holiday season. The title of the album is “My Christmas List,”The 11-track album features Cody Collins, 22, a new vocalist that the band found and instantly fell in love with.

“Cody is such a strong singer, and he brings a lot to the table with his vocal ability,”Michael Britt (Lonestar’s lead guitarist, and co-vocalist) said the following. “His voice has a believable quality to it that draws you in. We wanted to make sure his talent was highlighted in the best way possible and what ended up coming out still sounded like Lonestar music. It’s a perfect fit.”

The band isn’t just taking a different route with Collins, but also using a unique approach to the release of “My Christmas List,”It will be available only at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations as well as online www.crackerbarrel.com. Cracker Barrel will not only be the exclusive home for Lonestar’s new album but also the presenting sponsor for the band’s holiday concert tour which starts in November.

“Putting this Christmas album together was truly one of the best experiences I have had doing a record in our 11 years recording together,”Dean Sams is the keyboardist of the band. “We locked ourselves in my studio for a week and came up with 11 unique, moving arrangements that are guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit.”

Find out more about buying “My Christmas List”Lonestar’s holiday itinerary, visit www.crackerbarrel.com.