John Rich News

Rock 'n' roll inspired Texas native Michael Britt to pick up a guitar at age 13.

Today's Frog Blog focuses on a guy who's been part of a band, half of a duo and a solo artist.

Born in Amarillo, TX, singer/songwriter John Rich had his first taste of success in Nashville as the lead singer for Lonestar.

John Rich of Big & Rich is finally letting his hard-line, old-school self sing. TO GO Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Island Grove Arena.

Going through past columns recently, I noticed I've talked at least a couple of times about what constitutes country music.

Here's another little quiz to occupy your summer leisure time. The answers are below.

Sunday night's LP Field show included a solid set from Taylor Swift, a "surprise" one from Sugarland, a rousing closer from Kenny Chesney and a fur-coated stage show from John Rich.

Country star John Rich suggested to CNN's Larry King on Thursday night that he is considering a run to become the next governor of Tennessee.

Daytime talk-show host Kelly Ripa is scheduled to be present Wednesday when New Jersey Gov.

Oh, celebrities have been busy keeping the wheels of justice spinning. Here are the week's highlights, er, lowlights: Not all publicity is good publicity Celeb: Sacha Baron Cohen Claim to fame: In-your-face comedy.

Country music tells stories, and no song told ours better than "Detroit City." That's Bobby Bare up top, singing his hit version from 1963.

A blogger at Politico.com struck a nerve when he wrote that the U.S. government had become "an owner of General Motors and a large swath of Corporate America." That set Conor Clarke of TheAtlantic.com wondering: Is the swath really all that big? He took the value of bailed-out biggies GM, AIG, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and then added the ...

John Rich says the publicity he's received from the legal dispute with a former "Nashville Star" contestant has been stressful and a huge distraction as he promotes his recent solo album and prepares for a summer Big & Rich tour.

Some tape recordings could up the ante in the feud involving a country singer and a one-time "Nashville Star" contestant.

Miami Valley's Country Home for Local Events & Family Fun Listen Live John Rich turned himself into police Thursday to face misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment filed by former 'Nashville Star' contestant Jared Ashley, says theboot.com. The charges stem partly from an alleged altercation at Rich's private Nashville nightclub, The Spot, ...

John Rich said Friday the publicity he's received from the legal dispute with a former " Nashville Star" contestant has been stressful and a huge distraction as he promotes his recent solo album and prepares for a summer Big & Rich tour.

Jay Leno gets ready to say goodbye to 'The Tonight Show;' country singer John Rich is charged with assault; 'Twilight' and 'Slumdog Millionaire' set t ...

John Rich claims he didn't punch the lights out of an aspiring star. But the latter half of Big & Rich was charged Thursday with assault and harassment for allegedly smacking a former Nashville Star contestant in the face.

"George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert" airs Wed., May 27, 2009 on Ch.

Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown There was a lot of excitement when I heard Green Day's new album was due out this year.