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.

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January 7, 1974: John Rich Born

On January 7, 1974, John Rich, an American country music singer-songwriter, was born.

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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.

2008: Judge on Nashville Star

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

2012: Release of a Fourth Big & Rich Studio Album

In the summer of 2012, Big & Rich released their fourth studio album.

April 7, 2015: "Shuttin' Detroit Down" in Rand Paul's Campaign

On April 7, 2015, John Rich's song "Shuttin' Detroit Down" was featured in Senator Rand Paul's 2016 presidential campaign announcement.

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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