John Rich is a country musician who rose to prominence in the early 1990s after joining the Lonestar band as their bass guitarist and, on occasion, lead vocalist. Aside from music, Jon is a political activist who openly supports Republican Party candidates.
Before joining the John McCain campaign, he supported Fred Thompson’s candidacy in 2008. He later released “Raisin McCain,” a song he sang at the Republican National Convention. During the 2016 presidential campaign, he was quoted as saying he was glad Trump was running for president and eventually ended up endorsing his candidacy.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | John Rich |
| Real Name/Full Name: | John Rich |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 48 years old |
| Birth Date: | 7th January 1974 |
| Birth Place: | Amarillo, Texas, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.74m |
| Weight: | 76kgs |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Joan Bush |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Cash Rich, Colt Daniel, and Luca James) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is John Rich Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Singer, Songwriter, Record producer |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $12 Million |
John Rich Biography
John Rich was born on January 7, 1974, in Amarillo, Texas, where he spent his childhood. His mother’s name is Judy Overton Rich, and his father’s name is Jim, who used to be a Baptist preacher. He moved to Nashville after graduating high school, where he began his music career. He used to work here at Opryland USA, a seasonal amusement park in Nashville.
Growing up, John never imagined himself in music because all he wanted to be was a professional team roper. While in Nashville, he met and joined “Texasee,” a country music group later rebranded as Lonestar. His professional music career took off when he was hired as the band’s lead bass guitarist. He used to alternate as lead singer with Richie McDonald on occasion.
John Rich Age, Height, Weight
John Rich was born on January 7, 1974; He is 48 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.74 meters, and his weight is 76 kilograms.
Career
Professionally, John began singing after relocating to Nashville, but he rose to prominence when he joined the Lonestar band in 1992. He co-wrote two singles with the band, “Say When” and “Come Cryin’ to Me,” the latter of which became one of the band’s best singles. In 1998, John left the band to pursue a solo career, signing with BNA Records. He released two singles with BNA Records and an album in 2006. In 2001, he released the Rescue Me album, which he dedicated to Katie Darnell, a cancer patient who inspired him greatly.
They formed the Big & Rich duo with Big Kenny and recorded three albums for Warner Bros Records. The duo achieved great success with their singles before going on hiatus in 2007 and re-emerging in 2012. Aside from singing, the rich have been writing and producing songs for artists. Keith Anderson and Gretchen Wilson have both worked with John as producers.
John Rich Achievements and Awards
So far, John has not received or been nominated for any awards. This in no way reflects the true nature of his work. From his time with the Lonestar band to his solo career, John’s songs have reached the top of the country music charts. Though unawarded, his best tears in country music are ahead of him, and his work will undoubtedly be recognized soon.
John Rich’s Net Worth In 2024
Music has provided almost all of John’s earnings. He made a lot of money after joining the Lonestar Band at the age of 18 and becoming one of its core members. His three solo albums have performed admirably on the country music charts. Another source of income for John has been music production and songwriting. As of February 2024, John has a total net worth of $12 million.
John’s work on television cannot go unnoticed. In 2007, he hosted the reality show “Gone Country,” in which aspiring country musicians competed for a single production from John. He appeared on the Celebrity Apprentice show in 2011, where he raised more than $1.2 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He went on to win the show, earning an additional $250,000 for his charity.
John Rich Wife, Marriage
John Rich is well-known for keeping his personal life out of the public eye. He dated his wife Joan Bush for about five years, and despite rumors, the two were rarely seen in public together. The couple married on December 6, 2008, and they have three children.
His first child, Cash Rich, was born on January 12, 2010, and their second child, Colt Daniel, was born on September 29, 2011. His lastborn son, Luca James Rich, was born on April 20th, 2014. John lives in Nashville with his family in his mansion known as Mt. Richmore.
