(NewsUSA) - Throughout this holiday season, many are scrambling to find the perfect gift that will set their purchase apart from the stale, typical gifts that are unwrapped every year. If you have the name of a passionate music lover on your shopping list, this year offers an easy buy that is sure to be music to your ears.

After years of touring and the release of 17 hit singles on the Billboard chart, country music artists who make up the band Lonestar are back on the music scene's radar with a new lead singer as well as a new compilation album that complements the holiday season. Titled "My Christmas List," the 11-track album features 22-year-old Cody Collins -; a fresh vocalist the band happily stumbled upon and was immediately impressed with.

"Cody is such a strong singer, and he brings a lot to the table with his vocal ability," said Michael Britt, Lonestar's lead guitarist and co-vocalist. "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 is not only venturing out on a new path with Collins but is taking a unique approach with the release of "My Christmas List," making it available exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations and online at www.crackerbarrel.com. In addition to being the exclusive home of Lonestar's new album, Cracker Barrel will be the presenting sponsor of the band's holiday concert tour, which begins in late 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," said Dean Sams, keyboardist for 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."

For more information on purchasing "My Christmas List" and Lonestar's holiday tour, visit www.crackerbarrel.com.