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Rich & Big: From 2004 debut to country music stardom in photos

From left, Michelle Poe, Terri Howell, Tracy Gershon, Big Kenny, John Rich, Jules Nortman and Johanna Michel share a laugh during Ronnie and Janine Dunn second annual Rock the Barn fund-raiser on the Dunns’ Williamson County property on Oct. 3, 2002.
From left, Michelle Poe, Terri Howell, Tracy Gershon, Big Kenny, John Rich, Jules Nortman and Johanna Michel share a laugh during Ronnie and Janine Dunn second annual Rock the Barn fund-raiser on the Dunns’ Williamson County property on Oct. 3, 2002.
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Warner Brother's new artists Big & Rich with Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, perform for travelers during the launching of "Welcome to Music City" a program at the Nashville International Airport that allows tourist a chance to experience country music live immediately upon their arrival on July 16, 2003.
Warner Brother's new artists Big & Rich with Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, perform for travelers during the launching of "Welcome to Music City" a program at the Nashville International Airport that allows tourist a chance to experience country music live immediately upon their arrival on July 16, 2003.
Michelle Morrow / The Tennessean
During the Country Radio Seminar at the Nashville Convention Center on March 3, 2004, Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, who make up Warner Bros. new duo act, Big & Rich, tape a radio station promo for Dave Taft of WBCT in Grand Rapids, Mich.
During the Country Radio Seminar at the Nashville Convention Center on March 3, 2004, Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, who make up Warner Bros. new duo act, Big & Rich, tape a radio station promo for Dave Taft of WBCT in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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The duo group, Big & Rich, poses for the camera in a Nashville’s studio on March 31, 2004.
The duo group, Big & Rich, poses for the camera in a Nashville’s studio on March 31, 2004.
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John Rich, left, and Big Kenny speak before their performance for MuzikMafia show at the new Bluesboro Rhythm & Blues bar on Second Avenue in Nashville on August. 3, 2004. The pair, along with Joh Nicholson and Cory Gierman, founded MuzikMafia in October of 2001.
John Rich, left, and Big Kenny speak before their performance for MuzikMafia show at the new Bluesboro Rhythm & Blues bar on Second Avenue in Nashville on August. 3, 2004. The pair, along with Joh Nicholson and Cory Gierman, founded MuzikMafia in October of 2001.
Amber Arnold / The Tennessean
Two-Foot Fred, right, puffs it up along side John Rich, left, and Big Kenny during a MuzikMafia show at the new Bluesboro Rhythm & Blues bar on Second Avenue in Nashville on August. 3, 2004. Rich and Big Kenny, along with Joh Nicholson and Cory Gierman, founded MuzikMafia in October of 2001.
Two-Foot Fred, right, puffs it up along side John Rich, left, and Big Kenny during a MuzikMafia show at the new Bluesboro Rhythm & Blues bar on Second Avenue in Nashville on August. 3, 2004. Rich and Big Kenny, along with Joh Nicholson and Cory Gierman, founded MuzikMafia in October of 2001.
Amber Arnold / The Tennessean
Big Kenny, left, and John Rich of Big & Rich arrives for the "Friday Night Lights" movie premiere at Franklin Cinema in downtown Franklin, Tenn., on October 4, 2004.
Big Kenny, left, and John Rich of Big & Rich arrives for the "Friday Night Lights" movie premiere at Franklin Cinema in downtown Franklin, Tenn., on October 4, 2004.
Steven S. Harman / The Tennessean
Big & Rich poses on the red carpet of the 38th Annual CMA Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House on Nov. 9, 2004.
Big & Rich poses on the red carpet of the 38th Annual CMA Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House on Nov. 9, 2004.
Shelley Mays / The Tennessean
Recording artists Big & Rich's Big Kenny, left, and John Rich talk about digital sales of their music at their Warner Brothers Records office on Music Row in Nashville on Jan. 7, 2005.
Recording artists Big & Rich's Big Kenny, left, and John Rich talk about digital sales of their music at their Warner Brothers Records office on Music Row in Nashville on Jan. 7, 2005.
John Partipilo / The Tennessean
Big & Rich’s John Rich, left, and Big Keny pose on the red carpet of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on March 10, 2005.
Big & Rich’s John Rich, left, and Big Keny pose on the red carpet of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on March 10, 2005.
Jae S. Lee / The Tennessean
Big Kenny of Big & Rich performing "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
Big Kenny of Big & Rich performing "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
John Rich of Big & Rich performs "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
John Rich of Big & Rich performs "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
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Big & Rich perform "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
Big & Rich perform "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
Big & Rich perform "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
Big & Rich perform "Save A Horse" for the final act of the CMT Music Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on April 11, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
John Rich of Big & Rich smashes his guitar during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at The Coliseum in Nashville on June 12, 2005.
John Rich of Big & Rich smashes his guitar during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at The Coliseum in Nashville on June 12, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
John Rich, left, and Big Kenny, right, co-hosts with Storme Warren, center, on the show, “Country Music Across America,” during taping at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 12, 2005.
John Rich, left, and Big Kenny, right, co-hosts with Storme Warren, center, on the show, “Country Music Across America,” during taping at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 12, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
John Rich, left, and Big Kenny, who make up the musical magical group of Big & Rich, pose at the Country Music Hall of Fame after taping a segment of the “Country Music Across America” show at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 12, 2005.
John Rich, left, and Big Kenny, who make up the musical magical group of Big & Rich, pose at the Country Music Hall of Fame after taping a segment of the “Country Music Across America” show at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 12, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich rehearse their part for the next night’s 39th annual CMA Awards show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 14, 2005.
Big & Rich rehearse their part for the next night’s 39th annual CMA Awards show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 14, 2005.
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Big & Rich rehearse their part for the next night’s 39th CMA Awards at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 14, 2005.
Big & Rich rehearse their part for the next night’s 39th CMA Awards at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 14, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big Kenny, second from left, and John Rich, center, of Big & Rich pose with others on the red carpet of the CMA Awards show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 15, 2005.
Big Kenny, second from left, and John Rich, center, of Big & Rich pose with others on the red carpet of the CMA Awards show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 15, 2005.
Sanford Myers / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform "Comin to Your City" during the annual CMA Awards show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov 15, 2005.
Big & Rich perform "Comin to Your City" during the annual CMA Awards show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov 15, 2005.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform "8th of November" in honor of the troops during the 41st annual Academy of Country Music Awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 23, 2006.
Big & Rich perform "8th of November" in honor of the troops during the 41st annual Academy of Country Music Awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 23, 2006.
Sanford Myers / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform before a screening of a documentary they helped produce, "The 8th of November,” at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on June 8, 2006.
Big & Rich perform before a screening of a documentary they helped produce, "The 8th of November,” at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on June 8, 2006.
Dipti Vaidya / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform as the open act for the Kenny Chesney's Road and the Radio concert tour at LP Field in Nashville on July 8, 2006.
Big & Rich perform as the open act for the Kenny Chesney's Road and the Radio concert tour at LP Field in Nashville on July 8, 2006.
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Big & Rich perform as the open act for the Kenny Chesney's Road and the Radio concert tour at LP Field in Nashville on July 8, 2006.
Big & Rich perform as the open act for the Kenny Chesney's Road and the Radio concert tour at LP Field in Nashville on July 8, 2006.
Sanford Myers / The Tennessean
John Rich of Big & Rich performs as the open act for the Kenny Chesney's Road and the Radio concert tour at LP Field in Nashville on July 8, 2006.
John Rich of Big & Rich performs as the open act for the Kenny Chesney's Road and the Radio concert tour at LP Field in Nashville on July 8, 2006.
Sanford Myers / The Tennessean
Big Kenny of Big & Rich performs as the open act for the Kenny Chesney's Road and the Radio concert tour at LP Field in Nashville on July 8, 2006.
Big Kenny of Big & Rich performs as the open act for the Kenny Chesney's Road and the Radio concert tour at LP Field in Nashville on July 8, 2006.
Sanford Myers / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform during the 37th annual Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville on Oct. 22, 2006.
Big & Rich perform during the 37th annual Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville on Oct. 22, 2006.
Mandy Lunn / The Tennessean
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, pose on the red carpet of the 40th annual CMA Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on Nov. 6, 2006.
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, pose on the red carpet of the 40th annual CMA Awards show at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on Nov. 6, 2006.
Billy Kingsley / The Tennessean
Cowboy Troy, left, and Big & Rich’s John Rich and Big Kenny are testifying during the Federal Communications Commission hearing about radio consolidation during a daylong session on media ownership rules at Belmont University in Nashville on Dec. 11, 2006.
Cowboy Troy, left, and Big & Rich’s John Rich and Big Kenny are testifying during the Federal Communications Commission hearing about radio consolidation during a daylong session on media ownership rules at Belmont University in Nashville on Dec. 11, 2006.
John Partipilo / The Tennessean
John Rich, left, and Big Kenny of Big & Rich walk the red carpet of the CMT Music Awards show at the Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville on April 16, 2007.
John Rich, left, and Big Kenny of Big & Rich walk the red carpet of the CMT Music Awards show at the Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville on April 16, 2007.
Mandy Lunn / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville on April 16, 2007.
Big & Rich perform during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville on April 16, 2007.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Brian Johnson of Montana, right, meets Big & Rich's Big Kenny, left, and John Rich during the Make-A-Wish Foundation wish announcement at the Union Station Hotel in Nashville on June 5, 2007. Looking on is Allison DeMarcus, second from right.
Brian Johnson of Montana, right, meets Big & Rich's Big Kenny, left, and John Rich during the Make-A-Wish Foundation wish announcement at the Union Station Hotel in Nashville on June 5, 2007. Looking on is Allison DeMarcus, second from right.
Billy Kingsley / The Tennessean
Brian Johnson of Montana, center, receives a signed guitar from Big Kenny, left, as Allison DeMarcus announces the presentation from Big & Rich during the Make-A-Wish Foundation wish announcement at the Union Station Hotel in Nashville on June 5, 2007.
Brian Johnson of Montana, center, receives a signed guitar from Big Kenny, left, as Allison DeMarcus announces the presentation from Big & Rich during the Make-A-Wish Foundation wish announcement at the Union Station Hotel in Nashville on June 5, 2007.
Billy Kingsley / The Tennessean
Big & Rich sing "Comin' To Your City" during their performance on the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
Big & Rich sing "Comin' To Your City" during their performance on the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich sing "Comin' To Your City" during their performance on the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
Big & Rich sing "Comin' To Your City" during their performance on the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform with Two-Foot Fred, center, on the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
Big & Rich perform with Two-Foot Fred, center, on the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich take a bow for the crowd at the end of their performance during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
Big & Rich take a bow for the crowd at the end of their performance during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 10, 2007.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny and John Rich celebrate their number one song, "Lost in This Moment,” during a party hosted by Warner Bros. Music at their Music Square East building in Nashville on July 25, 2007.
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny and John Rich celebrate their number one song, "Lost in This Moment,” during a party hosted by Warner Bros. Music at their Music Square East building in Nashville on July 25, 2007.
Billy Kingsley / The Tennessean
Keith Anderson, second from right, shoots a quick video of Rodney Clawson, left, Big Kenny and John Rich at Big & Rich's No.1 party for "Lost in This Moment" at ASCAP Music Row headquarter in Nashville on 10, 2007. Anderson co-wrote the song with Clawson and Rich. The video was for Anderson's video blog on his website.
Keith Anderson, second from right, shoots a quick video of Rodney Clawson, left, Big Kenny and John Rich at Big & Rich's No.1 party for "Lost in This Moment" at ASCAP Music Row headquarter in Nashville on 10, 2007. Anderson co-wrote the song with Clawson and Rich. The video was for Anderson's video blog on his website.
Mandy Lunn / The Tennessean
An ASCAP official congratulates Big Kenny, right, during Big & Rich's No.1 party for "Lost in This Moment" at ASCAP Music Row headquarter in Nashville on Sept. 10, 2007.
An ASCAP official congratulates Big Kenny, right, during Big & Rich's No.1 party for "Lost in This Moment" at ASCAP Music Row headquarter in Nashville on Sept. 10, 2007.
Mandy Lunn / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform in front of the Sommet Center for Good Morning America live telecast in Nashville on Nov. 7, 2007.
Big & Rich perform in front of the Sommet Center for Good Morning America live telecast in Nashville on Nov. 7, 2007.
Dipti Vaidya / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform "Loud" during the 41st annual CMA Awards show at the Sommet Center in Nashville on Nov, 7, 2007.
Big & Rich perform "Loud" during the 41st annual CMA Awards show at the Sommet Center in Nashville on Nov, 7, 2007.
Sanford Myers / The Tennessean
John Rich of Big & Rich performs "Loud" during the 41st annual CMA Awards show at the Sommet Center in Nashville on Nov, 7, 2007.
John Rich of Big & Rich performs "Loud" during the 41st annual CMA Awards show at the Sommet Center in Nashville on Nov, 7, 2007.
Sanford Myers / The Tennessean
Country duo Big & Rich perform during the first intermission of the Nashville Predators game against the Vancouver Canucks during Game Three of the semifinal round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on May 3, 2011.
Country duo Big & Rich perform during the first intermission of the Nashville Predators game against the Vancouver Canucks during Game Three of the semifinal round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on May 3, 2011.
George Walker IV / The Tennessean
Tour mates Big Kenny, left, Gretchen Wilson and John Rich pose on the carpet of the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011.
Tour mates Big Kenny, left, Gretchen Wilson and John Rich pose on the carpet of the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011.
Samuel M. Simpkins / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform “Fake I.D.” during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011. The raucous party song features Gretchen Wilson.
Big & Rich perform “Fake I.D.” during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011. The raucous party song features Gretchen Wilson.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform “Fake I.D.” during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011. The raucous party song features Gretchen Wilson.
Big & Rich perform “Fake I.D.” during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011. The raucous party song features Gretchen Wilson.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform “Fake I.D.” with Gretchen Wilson during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011.
Big & Rich perform “Fake I.D.” with Gretchen Wilson during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform “Fake I.D.” with Gretchen Wilson during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011.
Big & Rich perform “Fake I.D.” with Gretchen Wilson during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich's Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, along with Gretchen Wilson, center, talk to the media backstage during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011.
Big & Rich's Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, along with Gretchen Wilson, center, talk to the media backstage during the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 8, 2011.
Samuel M. SImpkins / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Big & Rich perform during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Big & Rich perform during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big Kenny of Big & Rich performs during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Big Kenny of Big & Rich performs during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Gretchen Wilson, center, joins Big & Rich on stage during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Gretchen Wilson, center, joins Big & Rich on stage during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
John Rich of Big & Rich performs during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
John Rich of Big & Rich performs during one of the nightly concerts of the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville on June 11, 2011.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny and John Rich ham it up for the cameras while on the carpet for the premiere of the "Footloose" movie at the Franklin Theater in downtown Franklin, Tenn., on Oct. 6, 2011.
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny and John Rich ham it up for the cameras while on the carpet for the premiere of the "Footloose" movie at the Franklin Theater in downtown Franklin, Tenn., on Oct. 6, 2011.
Jeanne Reasonover / The Tennessean
Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, posing together in Nashville on Aug. 30, 2012, have reunited as Big & Rich and have released their first studio project in five years.
Big Kenny, left, and John Rich, posing together in Nashville on Aug. 30, 2012, have reunited as Big & Rich and have released their first studio project in five years.
John Partipilo / The Tennessean
Big & Rich open the “Playin’ Possum: The Final No Show” concert on John Deere tractors, performing “Lovebug” at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Nov. 22, 2013.
Big & Rich open the “Playin’ Possum: The Final No Show” concert on John Deere tractors, performing “Lovebug” at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Nov. 22, 2013.
John Partipilo / The Tennessean
Cowboy Troy, left, and Big Kenny and John Rich of Big & Rich pose on the carpet of the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 6, 2014.
Cowboy Troy, left, and Big Kenny and John Rich of Big & Rich pose on the carpet of the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 6, 2014.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich officially kick off the CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville on June 5, 2014.
Big & Rich officially kick off the CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville on June 5, 2014.
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Big & Rich officially kick off the CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville on June 5, 2014.
Big & Rich officially kick off the CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville on June 5, 2014.
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Big & Rich officially kick off the CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville on June 5, 2014.
Big & Rich officially kick off the CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville on June 5, 2014.
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Big & Rich officially kick off the CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville on June 5, 2014.
Big & Rich officially kick off the CMA Music Festival on the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville on June 5, 2014.
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Big & Rich’s Big Kenny, left, and John Rich talk about their success after leaving their major record label in 2014 and forming their own record label, Big & Rich Records, during an interview at Rich's Nashville home on Feb. 26, 2015
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny, left, and John Rich talk about their success after leaving their major record label in 2014 and forming their own record label, Big & Rich Records, during an interview at Rich's Nashville home on Feb. 26, 2015
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Big & Rich’s Big Kenny, left, and John Rich pose for photos after an interview at Rich’s Nashville home on Feb. 26, 2015.
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny, left, and John Rich pose for photos after an interview at Rich’s Nashville home on Feb. 26, 2015.
George Walker IV / The Tennessean
Meghan Linsey, center, is joined by Big Kenny, left, and John Rich of Big & Rich as they perform on stage for an episode of "The Voice" at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on May 6, 2015.
Meghan Linsey, center, is joined by Big Kenny, left, and John Rich of Big & Rich as they perform on stage for an episode of "The Voice" at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on May 6, 2015.
Jae S. Lee / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform a free concert for Louisville and Texas A&M fans after the Battle of the Bands for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 29, 2015. The event is part of the Music City Bowl festivities.
Big & Rich perform a free concert for Louisville and Texas A&M fans after the Battle of the Bands for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 29, 2015. The event is part of the Music City Bowl festivities.
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Big & Rich perform a free concert for Louisville and Texas A&M fans after the Battle of the Bands for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 29, 2015. The event is part of the Music City Bowl festivities.
Big & Rich perform a free concert for Louisville and Texas A&M fans after the Battle of the Bands for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 29, 2015. The event is part of the Music City Bowl festivities.
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Big & Rich perform a free concert for Louisville and Texas A&M fans after the Battle of the Bands for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 29, 2015. The event is part of the Music City Bowl festivities.
Big & Rich perform a free concert for Louisville and Texas A&M fans after the Battle of the Bands for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 29, 2015. The event is part of the Music City Bowl festivities.
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Big & Rich perform a free concert for Louisville and Texas A&M fans after the Battle of the Bands for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 29, 2015. The event is part of the Music City Bowl festivities.
Big & Rich perform a free concert for Louisville and Texas A&M fans after the Battle of the Bands for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 29, 2015. The event is part of the Music City Bowl festivities.
George Walker IV / The Tennessean
Big & Rich perform during the NHL All-Star Game Grand Opening Ceremony and Outdoor Concert Series at Bridgestone Winter Park in Nashville on Jan. 28, 2016.
Big & Rich perform during the NHL All-Star Game Grand Opening Ceremony and Outdoor Concert Series at Bridgestone Winter Park in Nashville on Jan. 28, 2016.
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Big & Rich perform during the NHL All-Star Game Grand Opening Ceremony and Outdoor Concert Series at Bridgestone Winter Park in Nashville on Jan. 28, 2016.
Big & Rich perform during the NHL All-Star Game Grand Opening Ceremony and Outdoor Concert Series at Bridgestone Winter Park in Nashville on Jan. 28, 2016.
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Big Kenny of Big & Rich performs during the NHL All-Star Game Grand Opening Ceremony and Outdoor Concert Series at Bridgestone Winter Park in Nashville on Jan. 28, 2016.
Big Kenny of Big & Rich performs during the NHL All-Star Game Grand Opening Ceremony and Outdoor Concert Series at Bridgestone Winter Park in Nashville on Jan. 28, 2016.
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John Rich of Big & Rich performs during the NHL All-Star Game Grand Opening Ceremony and Outdoor Concert Series at Bridgestone Winter Park in Nashville on Jan. 28, 2016.
John Rich of Big & Rich performs during the NHL All-Star Game Grand Opening Ceremony and Outdoor Concert Series at Bridgestone Winter Park in Nashville on Jan. 28, 2016.
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Dolly Parton, left, chats with Big Kenny and John Rich of Big & Rich during pre-taping for the “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund" in Nashville on Dec. 13, 2016.
Dolly Parton, left, chats with Big Kenny and John Rich of Big & Rich during pre-taping for the “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund" in Nashville on Dec. 13, 2016.
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Big & Rich perform during the pre-taping for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund" in Nashville on Dec. 13, 2016.
Big & Rich perform during the pre-taping for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund" in Nashville on Dec. 13, 2016.
Shelley Mays / The Tennessean
Big Kenny, left, and John Rich of Big & Rich ham it up on the carpet of the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas on April 2, 2017.
Big Kenny, left, and John Rich of Big & Rich ham it up on the carpet of the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas on April 2, 2017.
Larry McCormack / Tennessean.com
DJ Sinister, left, Big & Rich's Big Kenny and John Rich and Cowboy Troy, top, ham it up on the red carpet of the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Music City Center in Nashville on June 7, 2017.
DJ Sinister, left, Big & Rich's Big Kenny and John Rich and Cowboy Troy, top, ham it up on the red carpet of the annual CMT Music Awards show at the Music City Center in Nashville on June 7, 2017.
Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
Big & Rich's Bill Kenny, left, and John Rich, along with Cowboy Troy, center, ham it up on the carpet of the annual CMT Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 6, 2018.
Big & Rich's Bill Kenny, left, and John Rich, along with Cowboy Troy, center, ham it up on the carpet of the annual CMT Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 6, 2018.
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Big & Rich perform during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on 9, 2024.
Big & Rich perform during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on 9, 2024.
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Big & Rich perform with HARDY, center, during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on 9, 2024.
Big & Rich perform with HARDY, center, during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on 9, 2024.
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HARDY, right, performs with John Rich of Big & Rich during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on 9, 2024.
HARDY, right, performs with John Rich of Big & Rich during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on 9, 2024.
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Big Kenny of Big & Rich, right, gives guest performer HARDY a hug after their performance during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on 9, 2024.
Big Kenny of Big & Rich, right, gives guest performer HARDY a hug after their performance during the final nightly concert of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on 9, 2024.
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