John Rich is an American country singer-songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur known for his outspoken conservative views and community advocacy. After rising to fame with the band Lonestar and as half of the duo Big & Rich, Rich earned acclaim both as a performer and the songwriter behind numerous country hits for major artists. He is a three-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and has built successful ventures in music, television, and business.Within the country music industry, Rich routinely calls out the perceived silencing of conservative voices, opposing trends he believes marginalize patriotism and traditional values. He defends political independence for Nashville’s artists and frequently weaves right-leaning themes into protest songs such as “Shut Up About Politics” and “The Devil & the TVA.” Rich is also known for his willingness to challenge both Democrats and members of his own party—publicly supporting candidates who buck the Republican establishment and calling for accountability regardless of party alignment.Rich has become a prominent advocate for grassroots causes, especially in Tennessee, where he often champions property rights and individual liberties. He is recognized for supporting Republican leaders, most notably Donald Trump, and frequently uses his platform to encourage civic engagement, defend free speech in entertainment, and call for ordinary citizens to have a stronger voice in government decisions.

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Faith, Freedom, and Protecting America’s Farmland, feat. John Rich