JOHN RICH-CALLING OUT P.DIDDY,TVA SCANDAL & JOEL OSTEEN

Shawn Ryan Show

John Rich is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. He first gained prominence as a bassist and vocalist in the band Lonestar from 1992 to 1998, contributing to hits like "Amazed."

In 1998, he co-founded the duo Big & Rich with Big Kenny Alphin, achieving multi-platinum success with albums like Horse of a Different Color (2004) and singles such as "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)," blending country with rock and rap influences.

As a solo artist, Rich released tracks like "Shuttin' Detroit Down" (2009) and hosted CMT's Gone Country while winning Celebrity Apprentice in 2011, raising over $1.3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

An entrepreneur, he launched Redneck Riviera whiskey and a Nashville bar, co-founded Old Glory Bank. Rich supports causes like veterans through the Return the Favor campaign with the VFW and online child safety, partnering with DHS for a 2025 livestream on protecting kids from predators. In 2025, he received the Bob Hope Award at the Patriot Gala for military advocacy.

John Rich Links:
Website - https://www.johnrich.com
X - https://x.com/johnrich
Instagram - /johnrichofficial
Facebook - /johnrichmusic
TikTok - /johnrichofficial
Big & Rich - https://bigandrich.com

00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:39 Standing by Values and Beliefs
03:19 Music Industry Challenges
11:09 Gifts and Gratitude
16:51 Early Life and Family Background
36:29 Faith and Personal Growth
43:30 Struggles, Addiction, and Redemption
54:12 Start in Music and Inspirations
01:25:03 Joining Lone Star
01:30:25 Record Deal and Songwriting
01:51:23 Big & Rich and Music Mafia
02:05:20 Marriage and Family Balance
02:14:54 Purpose Over Popularity
02:25:16 Country Music’s Shift and Independence
02:42:23 Spiritual Warfare and Advocacy
03:08:36 Song by John Rich – “The Righteous Hunter”
03:40:21 TVA and Local Resistance
04:00:32 Old Glory Bank and Parallel Economy
04:14:30 The Schofield Bible and End Times
04:30:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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