Rich looks for fame
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 – John Rich, one half of the multi-platinum hit duo Big & Rich, will be featured in the new CW primetime music competition series The Next: Fame Is At Your Doorstep, premiering this Thursday, Aug. 16, at 9 p.m. eastern/Pacific.
As one of four mentors, who include Gloria Estefan, Nelly and Joe Jonas, Rich travels across the country searching for artists on the verge of making it. Living with each of the aspiring talents for three days, Rich prepares the hopefuls for a major performance, visiting cities such as Chicago, Dallas, New York and Los Angeles.
The final contestants compete head-to-head in a singing competition in Los Angeles where viewers can vote for their favorite. The winner will be awarded an exclusive recording contract with Atlantic Records.
Big & Rich are preparing to release their 4th studio album, "Hillbilly Jedi," on Sept. 18 on Warner Bros. Records. The disc contains the Top 20 hit single, That's Why I Pray.
More news for John Rich
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- 05/31/09: John Rich defends self against criminal charges
- 04/12/09: John Rich sues former Nashville Star contestant
CD reviews for John Rich
The title to John Rich's album can be read a few ways. The 'country truth' may refer to the album's traditional instrumentation. No question, this is a country music album. More likely, though, Rich's intention is to give us his thoughts about contemporary political and social truths – from a decidedly conservative perspective. Unless you run in conservative circles like Rich, some of his ideas may surprise you. Most artists – even the country ones – ...
You have to question John Rich's motives when he opens a CD titled "Rich Rocks" with a track titled Country Done Come To Town. What is he: A rocker or a country boy? Well, it turns out, like most popular country stars these days, he's a little of both. (Oh, and he also thinks he's a little rap, too).
Texas features Cowboy Troy, a longtime friend of Big & Rich. The song is not really rap, however, as it mostly speaks about how you take the boy out of Texas, but ...
A better title for this six-song John Rich album is "For Parents of Kids" because these tracks aren't really directed at kid listeners. There are no tunes about animals or toys. Rich never sings in a silly voice. Heck, he doesn't even tell a corny joke.
The most telling song on this collection is Thank God for Kids, once a big hit for The Oak Ridge Boys. The former is significant because all these songs express thankfulness for the little ones in our lives. ...
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