As of 2009, the band is composed of co-lead singers/guitarists Marcus Eldridge and Clint Williams, bassist Shayne Morrison, lead guitarist Chad Ware, and drummer Doug Martin.
Written by Vince Gill and Kostas,[3] the song was considered the biggest independent country music hit in the United States at the time, although it never reached the Billboard charts.
By the time of its release, Perfect Stranger's success as an independent act had been noticed by Curb Records, who acquired the band's debut album and its single.
The album also produced two more non-charting singles in its title track (co-written by former MCA Records artist Marty Brown) and "Miracle".
They were replaced by co-lead vocalists Clint Williams and Marcus Eldridge,[5] Chad Ware (guitar), and Doug Martin (drums).
[6] Original members Morrison, Raines and Murray briefly re-established in 2010 with new drummer Scott Zucknick.
[7] Richard Raines died on June 1, 2013, at his home in Mineola, Texas, following a long battle with depression.