John Rich
Biography
Life Events
1992
Formed the band Lonestar (originally called Tennessee) along with his Opryland USA theme park co-workers and fellow Texans Richie McDonald, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater, and Dean Sams
1995
Lonestar released its self-titled debut album; the single "No News" reaches No. 1 on the Billboard country chart
1997
Rich fired from Lonestar after the group released its second album Crazy Nights
1999
Recorded his debut album Underneath the Same; album was shelved by the record company and eventually released in 2006
2002
Along with William Kenneth Alpin ('Big Kenny'), formed the country duo Big & Rich
2004
Released Big & Rich's debut album Horse of a Different Color; album topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200
2005
Released second Big & Rich album, Comin' to Your City
2006
Big & Rich were named Honorary Members of the 503d Regiment of the 173d Airborne Brigade at a benefit concert for the construction of the 173d Airborne Memorial in Atlanta, GA
2008
Hosted the CMT reality series "Gone Country" (CMT, 2008- )
2008
Served as a judge and mentor on USA Network's "Nashville Star"
2009
Released second solo album Son of a Preacher Man
2011
Joined the cast of NBC reality competition show "The Apprentice"
