History of John Rich in Timeline
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.
January 7, 1974: John Rich Born
On January 7, 1974, John Rich, an American country music singer-songwriter, was born.
1992: Joined Lonestar
In 1992, John Rich became a member of the country band Lonestar.
1996: "Heartbroke Every Day" Single
In 1996, Lonestar released the single "Heartbroke Every Day", which featured John Rich on lead vocals.
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.
1999: Release of Underneath the Same Moon
In 1999, Rich's 1999 solo album Underneath the Same Moon was issued via BNA.
2001: Recording of Rescue Me
In 2001, John Rich recorded and self-released Rescue Me, an album inspired by Katie Darnell, a cancer patient.
2001: Self-Released Rescue Me album
In 2001, John Rich self-released the album Rescue Me, inspired by cancer patient Katie Darnell.
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.
2004: Release of Horse of a Different Color album
In 2004, Big & Rich released the studio album Horse of a Different Color on Warner Bros. Records.
2005: Release of Comin' to Your City album
In 2005, Big & Rich released the album Comin' to Your City.
2006: Underneath the Same Moon Release
In 2006, John Rich's album Underneath the Same Moon, recorded earlier, was finally released.
2006: Release of Undernearth the Same Moon
In 2006, the album recorded previously was released.
2007: Release of Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace album
In 2007, Big & Rich released the album Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace.
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).
September 3, 2008: Performed at Republican National Convention
On September 3, 2008, John Rich performed in the closing ceremony of the Republican National Convention.
December 6, 2008: Marriage to Joan
On December 6, 2008, John Rich married his wife, Joan.
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.
January 2009: Released "Another You"
In January 2009, John Rich released his third solo single, "Another You", from the album Son of a Preacher Man.
March 24, 2009: Released Son of a Preacher Man
On March 24, 2009, John Rich released his second studio album, Son of a Preacher Man.
July 2009: "The Good Lord and the Man" Debut
In July 2009, "The Good Lord and the Man" debuted at No. 59 on the country chart.
2010: Release of "Country Done Come to Town"
In mid-2010, John Rich released "Country Done Come to Town" as a single from Rich Rocks.
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: Released Extended Plays
In 2011, John Rich released two extended plays, Rich Rocks and For the Kids.
2011: Candidate on The Celebrity Apprentice
In 2011, John Rich was a candidate on The Celebrity Apprentice and ultimately won the season.
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.
2012: Release of a Fourth Big & Rich Studio Album
In the summer of 2012, Big & Rich released their fourth studio album.
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".
2016: Endorsed President Trump
In 2016, John Rich endorsed President Trump.
2016: Supported Donald Trump
In 2016, following Rand Paul's exit, John Rich declared his support for presumptive nominee Donald Trump.
January 19, 2017: Performed at Pre-Inaugural Ceremony
On January 19, 2017, Big & Rich performed at a pre-inaugural ceremony after Donald Trump's victory.
May 30, 2019: Released "Shut Up About Politics"
On May 30, 2019, John Rich released "Shut Up About Politics" featuring presenters of the Fox News Channel programme The Five.
July 2022: Released "Progress"
In July 2022, John Rich released the politically charged song "Progress".
April 2023: Support for Bud Light Boycott
In April 2023, John Rich supported the Bud Light boycott, stating he would no longer sell Anheuser-Busch products at his bar.
2024: Release of "Revelation"
In 2024, John Rich released his song "Revelation" which reached #2 on the all genre iTunes download chart.
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