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John Rich
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John Rich
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The Texas native, most recently known as one half of the multi-platinum Warner Bros. Records duo, Big & Rich, has been honing his writing skills for years. He has made a name for himself as an artist in his own right, a producer, an award-winning songwriter, judge on Nashville Star (NBC), and host of the smash hit series Gone Country (CMT).
In addition to his accolades as a performer and songwriter, Rich has helped other artists catapult to stardom along the way. Currently named one of People Magazine’s most powerful people in the music industry, John has managed to create his own musical movement better known as the “MuzikMafia.”
Several years ago, Rich, Big Kenny, and a group of friends began playing out together. What started out as a group of musicians throwing casual jam sessions at a local Nashville haunt, evolved into a band of brothers (and sisters) – the MuzikMafia. Gradually, the movement turned into one of the most exciting scenes in Nashville. Other founding members include multi-platinum selling artist, and the Academy of Country Music’s female vocalist of the year, Gretchen Wilson, Warner Bros. Records artists James Otto, who debuted # 3 on the Top 200 chart in April 2008 and Cowboy Troy. Eventually it led to the pairing of John Rich and Big Kenny – thus creating Big & Rich.
While John is hard at work on his own career, he is simultaneously working to further the careers of other members of the MuzikMafia and artistic community. He co-produced not only his own Big & Rich record Horse Of A Different Color, but Gretchen Wilson’s first and second records, Cowboy Troy and James Otto’s current records, Randy Owen of Alabama’s first solo record, and Jewel’s first country record.
Rich's writing credits include the Academy of Country Music Award winning single of the year, "Redneck Woman," along with Gretchen's other two hits "When I Think About Cheatin'" and "Here For The Party," Faith Hill's smash single "Mississippi Girl" and Jason Aldean's single "Hicktown." In addition, he has written several other cuts for Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Clay Walker, Aaron Tippin, Cowboy Troy, and Shannon Brown. Because of his contributions to the songwriting and music industry community, Rich was awarded the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He is the only artist to receive the award three years consecutively. In June 2007, Rich along with Big Kenny as Big & Rich, released their third album, Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace, which went on to spawn the first number one single for the duo, "Lost In This Moment."
One month after Big & Rich's new album release, Rich and Big Kenny received the President's Award For Excellence in the Arts award recognizing their 2006 single, "8th Of November," which was inspired by the duo's close friend, Niles Harris, a Purple Heart veteran and member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. The single, was a Top 10 hit in 2006.
Rich currently lives in Nashville.
Warner Music Nashville Artist CMA Fest Schedules
Submitted by Team WMN on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 7:57am.
Catch all of your favorite artists signing autographs, performing, and appearing at events in Downtown Nashville all weekend at CMA Fest. Be sure to keep this page bookmarked, all artist schedules are subject to change.
The Warner Music Nashville booth (#223) in Fan Fair Hall is open Thursday-Sunday at 10:00am. Get there early to get a guaranteed spot in line to meet your favorite artists!
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See CMA Fest Schedules here.
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Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, and John Rich To Perform at ACM Artist of the Decade All-Star Concert
Submitted by Team WMN on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 9:04am.
Tune in Wednesday, May 27th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS Television Network to watch Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, and John Rich pay tribute to the King of Country at the GEORGE STRAIT: ACM ARTIST OF THE DECADE ALL STAR CONCERT, featuring a special appearance by Garth Brooks and performances by Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Jamie Foxx, Jack Ingram, Alan Jackson, Jamey Johnson, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Montgomery Gentry, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Lee Ann Womack.
Strait was named the ACM Artist of the Decade for the 2000s, joining only four other artists who have received this distinction: Marty Robbins for the 1960s, Loretta Lynn for the 1970s, Alabama for the 1980s and Garth Brooks for the 1990s.
This first-ever ACM Artist of the Decade television special, produced by dick clark productions, was taped at MGM Grand Garden Arena in April. Proceeds from the live concert benefited ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music.
JOHN RICH PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “SHUTTIN’ DETROIT DOWN” ON ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT THIS FRIDAY
Submitted by Team WMN on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 8:32am.
Warner Bros. Records artist John Rich will premiere the video for his hit single, “Shuttin Detroit Down” exclusively on “Entertainment Tonight” on Friday, April 3**. In addition to premiering on “Entertainment Tonight,” the video will premiere online at www.foxnews.com. He will also be performing the single live on the Academy Of Country Music Awards Sunday, April 5 on CBS. As previously released, the video stars Oscar-nominated Mickey Rourke and Country Music Hall Of Fame Member Kris Kristofferson. “Shuttin’ Detroit Down,” has already made an impact at radio in a little over nine weeks as it currently sits at No. 12 on both the Radio & Records Chart and Country Aircheck Singles Chart. “Shuttin’ Detroit Down” is featured on Rich’s new album, Son Of A Preacher Man, which debuted last week at No. 3 on the on the Top Country Albums Chart.
John Rich's Working-Class Anthem “Shuttin' Detroit Down" Makes Impact at Country Radio
Submitted by Team WMN on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 9:56am.
Overwhelming Demand By Fans Gives Label Pressure To Switch Courses And Move-Up Date For Solo Album Release To March 24
In just one week, John Rich has given working-class Americans a new anthem and created buzz on the radio with his single, “Shuttin’ Detroit Down.” The single made its debut at No. 34 on the Radio & Records Singles Chart, making this his first Top 40 hit as a solo artist, and No. 41 on the Country Aircheck Singles chart this week. With the dramatic impact on fans and country radio, Warner Bros. Records is changing course by replacing the current single, “Another You,” with “Shuttin’ Detroit Down” and moving up Rich’s solo album release, Son Of A Preacher Man, to March 24.