John Rich

In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The BWF Crew sits down with country music superstar John Rich of Lonestar and Big & Rich. John Rich is an American country music singer-songwriter. From 1992 to 1998, he was a member of the country music band Lonestar, in which he played bass guitar and alternated with Richie McDonald as lead vocalist. After departing from the band in 1998, he embarked on a solo career on BNA Records in the late 1990s, releasing two singles for the label and recording Underneath the Same Moon, which was not released until 2006. In 2001, he self-released Rescue Me, an album he was inspired to record by a cancer patient named Katie Darnell. By 2003, he joined Big Kenny to form the duo Big & Rich, who released three albums on Warner Bros.So of Course, Johns success also brought a whiskey brand down the road! Since its launch in February of 2018, Redneck Riviera Whiskey has donated more than $1,000,000 to Folds of Honor, providing dozens of scholarships to America’s most deserving families.John Rich had a very specific flavor profile in mind and was adamant that the ingredients be ALL AMERICAN! With this thought in mind, John assembled a legendary team with countless years of award winning whiskey creation. The goal? To build the smoothest and most approachable whiskey on the planet that would rival ANY Domestic or Canadian blends.Hundreds of samples (and a few hangovers) later, Redneck Riviera American Blended Whiskey was born.The final test? Making sure that it could get past even the toughest whiskey critic, Granny Rich! We are proud to say that it’s certified.------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our sponsors!Fudge Kitchen - In business for over 50 years. Fudge Kitchen ships delicious fudge, chocolates and sweet treats all across the USA. Fudge kitchen makes a perfect gift or decadent snack at all hours of the day!Check out their website - https://fudgekitchens.com/Kentucky Eagle INC. - Kentucky Eagle is growing and in need of talented people with a passion for wine and spirits. We are looking for sales positions and operational roles. We are a family owned and operated company that offers above industry average compensation, up to 7.5% 401K match, health-life-dental-vision-life insurance, car allowance, and cell allowance. Positions are available in markets around Kentucky. Please visit kyeagle.net\careers to apply.Check out their website - www.kyeagle.netBlind Barrels - Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit that was born to disrupt the whiskey industry by showcasing American craft whiskey that don’t make their way to liquor store shelves due to distribution limitations. Blind tastings are all about discovery, education, and removing brand bias, and Blind Barrels hits home with whiskey communities by supporting the very best in smaller distillers who are making the most amazing, innovative, and delicious products that you can't get at your liquor store.Instagram - blindbarrelswww.blindbarrels.comSupport the Show.Follow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast