Rise to Success: Career Highlights of John Rich

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John Rich

Discover the career path of John Rich, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

John Rich is an American country music singer-songwriter. He initially gained prominence as a member of the band Lonestar from 1992 to 1998. After leaving Lonestar, Rich pursued a solo career, releasing singles and an album. In 2003, he partnered with Big Kenny to form the duo Big & Rich, achieving success with albums and singles like "Lost in This Moment." Following a hiatus, Rich worked on his solo album, Son of a Preacher Man and released two extended plays, Rich Rocks and For the Kids. Big & Rich reunited in 2012, continuing their musical partnership.

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1992: Joined Lonestar

In 1992, John Rich became a member of the country band Lonestar.

January 1998: Departure from Lonestar

In January 1998, John Rich departed from Lonestar to pursue a solo career with BNA Records.

1998: Departure from Lonestar

In 1998, John Rich departed from the band Lonestar and started his solo career.

2002: Formation of Big & Rich Duo

In 2002, John Rich joined Big Kenny to form the duo Big & Rich.

2003: Formation of Big & Rich

In 2003, John Rich joined Big Kenny to form the duo Big & Rich.

2007: Big & Rich Hiatus

In 2007, Big & Rich went on hiatus, leading John Rich to work on his third solo album.

2007: Hosted Gone Country

In 2007, John Rich hosted the first season of Gone Country on Country Music Television (CMT).

2008: Co-write on Taylor Swift's "The Way I Loved You"

In 2008, John Rich co-wrote the song "The Way I Loved You" on Taylor Swift's album Fearless.

2008: Judge on Nashville Star

In 2008, John Rich served as a judge on Nashville Star on NBC.

February 14, 2009: "Shuttin' Detroit Down" Chart Debut

On February 14, 2009, "Shuttin' Detroit Down" debuted at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

2011: Recorded "Darkest Days" with Black Label Society

In 2011, John Rich recorded the song "Darkest Days" with heavy metal band Black Label Society.

2011: Candidate on The Celebrity Apprentice

In 2011, John Rich was a candidate on The Celebrity Apprentice and ultimately won the season.

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2012: Re-establishment of Big & Rich

In 2012, John Rich re-established the duo Big & Rich.

2012: Mentor on The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep

In 2012, John Rich served as a mentor in the reality competition series The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep.

2016: Duet with Marie Osmond

In 2016, John Rich collaborated with Marie Osmond on her album Music Is Medicine for the song titled "Love This Tough".