They brought arena rock riffs and hip-hop attitude to country.
About Big & Rich
Artist Biography
Before teaming up in Big & Rich, Big Kenny was a solo artist, and John Rich was the second lead singer of Lonestar.
∙ The duo earned a record deal after their performances at weekly Nashville gathering “MuzikMafia nights” caught the ear of producer Paul Worley.
∙ Their debut album, 2004’s Horse of a Different Color, topped the Country charts and featured four hits, including “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy).”
∙ Big & Rich have been nominated for two Grammy Awards (Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group)—for “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” and “Comin’ to Your City.”
∙ In 2007, the duo’s single “Lost in This Moment” spent two weeks at No. 1.
∙ Both men also work as songwriters for other artists and have penned No. 1 country hits for Gretchen Wilson, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw.
∙ John Rich owns a Nashville bar as well as a company that sells boots, beef jerky, and a special blended whiskey.
Hometown
Nashville, TN, United States
Genre
Country
Members of Big & Rich
Big & Rich was formed in 1998. Members of Big & Rich include, or have included, the following 3 members.