March 13, 2013 'She's My Mind of Crazy' by Emerson Drive has notched back-to-back Showdown victories. After a surprise win over 'Done' by the Band Perry on Monday, the group and their fans took care of the latest from Pistol Annies yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. Today, the single is up against Big and Rich's latest.
February 18, 2013 Jake Owen relied heavily on phone votes to score another Showdown win last Friday and Friday night on Taste of Country Nights radio. 'Anywhere With You' came from behind to beat 'My Kind of Crazy,' the latest from Emerson Drive. Today he'll go up against the newest from Big and Rich.
January 10, 2013 A decade has changed a few things about rowdy country hitmakers Big and Rich. Big Kenny looks more distinguished these days, with a few time lines etched into his oft-smiling face, and both men have filled out. The outfits they chose in the nearly 10 years between these two pictures are very, very different.
Big Kenny of Big and Rich is recognized for many things, including his musical talent alongside duo partner John Rich, his knack for songwriting, and his generous heart. Now, he can one more thing onto that list thanks to the Tennessee State Museum.
December 7, 2012 Big and Rich needed every last vote, literally, to top Kix Brooks's new song on the Showdown yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. 'Party Like Cowboyz' won by just two votes, the smallest margin of victory ever. The duo will need those voters to return -- and to bring friends -- on Friday.
December 6, 2012 Thompson Square have earned their plaque at the Showdown Hall of Fame. The duo knocked off a fifth straight challenger on Wednesday, meaning today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, two new singles will square off. It's a battle of two loud and rowdy country jams.
Big Kenny's big smile is well deserved -- the Big and Rich hitmaker just found out he will be the second-ever U.S. recipient of the African Children’s Choir Malaika award, which will be handed to him during a big event in New York City.
November 16, 2012 In 'Party Like Cowboyz,' Big and Rich once again become the wild-eyed, brash, cowboy rockers that originally attracted so many fans to their diesel-powered style when they debuted in 2003. No one is going to accuse John Rich and Big Kenny of excessive versatility, but they do what they do with genuine conviction and passion.
October 27, 2012 This is the rare category at the 2012 CMA Awards where every nominee has a fair shot at winning. The Vocal Duo of the Year award goes to the two-person group who had the best recording, touring and otherwise year, but in many ways, all is equal amongst these five acts. Who do you think will win the Vocal Duo of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?
Big and Rich are back with their first new album in five years. 'Hillbilly Jedi' is in stores and at iTunes now, but why buy it when you can win an autographed copy or one of the band's loaded prize packs?
