John Rich, most recently known as one-half of the Multi-platinum Warner Bros. Records duo, Big & Rich, has been honing his writing skills for years. He has made a name for himself as an artist in his own right, a producer, an award-winning songwriter, judge on Nashville Star (NBC), and host of the smash hit series Gone Country on CMT. As a part of Big & Rich and as a songwriter, he has garnered multiple Grammy, ACM, CMA and CMT Music Award nominations. He was also awarded the ASCAP Songwriter Of The Year Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and has written 13 Top 10 singles. John is releasing his solo album, Son Of A Preacher Man, on March 24. This podcast features John talking about what inspired him to write or record the songs that are on his album. Son Of A Preacher Man Track Listing: Shuttin’ Detroit Down Trucker Man The Good Lord And The Man Another You Preacher Man I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love Everybody Wants To Be Me Turn A Country Boy On Why Does Somebody Always Have To Die I Thought You’d Never Ask Drive Myself To Drink