It was announced today that John Rich will release a solo project on Warner Bros. Records. Rich's solo album will be released in 2008.

"If anyone knows me, they know I'm always writing music," said Rich. "When we decided to take this year off so Kenny could focus on rehabilitation for a pre-existing injury, I asked Kenny if he was cool with me recording a solo project. I would only do this with Kenny's blessing. So, this year you can expect a solo record from me, but Big & Rich will be back in 2009!"

Rich's writing credits include Academy of Country Music Award winning single of the year, "Redneck Woman," along with Gretchen Wilson's other two hits, "When I Think About Cheatin'" and "Here For The Party," Faith Hill's smash single "Mississippi Girl," and Jason Aldean's single "Hicktown." In addition, he has written several other cuts for Hill, Martina McBride, Clay Walker, Aaron Tippin, Cowboy Troy, and Shannon Brown. Because of his contributions to the songwriting and music industry community, John was awarded the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He is the only artist to receive the award three years consecutively.

Rich and Kenny scored their first #1 hit as Big & Rich in 2007. Big & Rich's current single, "Loud" is currently climbing up the charts.

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