Big and Rich

Big & Rich are one of the most successful and flamboyant duos in country music history. They formed out of the ashes of other projects; John Rich had been an early member of Lonestar, and "Big Kenny" Alphin had pursued a solo career on Hollywood Records. They revolutionized country radio with the release of their debut album, 'Horse of a Different Color,' in 2004, by blending contemporary country and rock influences in a way that hadn't been done before. Their debut single, "Wild West Show," peaked at No. 21, but their second single, "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)," was a massive commercial breakthrough, accompanied by a colorful video that received extensive airplay. They've gone on to score hits with "Holy Water," "Big Time," "Lost in This Moment" and others. They have also written songs, both together and separately, for other artists including Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson and more. Big & Rich took a hiatus after 2007's 'Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace,' with both members pursuing solo work. They reunited for 'Hillbilly Jedi' in 2012 and released their most recent album, 'Gravity,' via their own newly-formed label in 2014.

  • Full Names: William Kenneth Alphin and John Rich
  • Birth Dates: Nov. 1, 1963 and Jan. 7, 1974
  • Top Songs: “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy),” “That’s Why I Pray,” “8th of November”
  • Did You Know? They helped co-write “Amarillo Sky,” which became a hit for Jason Aldean.
Big and Rich Lead CMA Fest Riverfront Stage Lineup
Big and Rich Lead CMA Fest Riverfront Stage Lineup
Big and Rich Lead CMA Fest Riverfront Stage Lineup
The 2014 CMA Music Festival is right around the corner and over 50 artists have been announced to play the riverfront stage in downtown Nashville. Fans from all over the country will head to the festival which kicks off on Thursday, June 5 and lasts four days.
Big & Rich Launch Their Own Record Label
Big & Rich Launch Their Own Record Label
Big & Rich Launch Their Own Record Label
Big & Rich have decided that the best way to get things done is to do them yourself. After 10 years with Warner Music Nashville, the country duo has left their label home to create a new home that's all their own.
Emerson Drive vs. Big and Rich – The Showdown
Emerson Drive vs. Big and Rich – The Showdown
Emerson Drive vs. Big and Rich – The Showdown
'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.
Jake Owen vs. Big and Rich – The Showdown
Jake Owen vs. Big and Rich – The Showdown
Jake Owen vs. Big and Rich – The Showdown
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.
Big and Rich – Then and Now
Big and Rich – Then and Now
Big and Rich – Then and Now
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.

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