Country Pop Bites: John Rich – April 17

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2011 a "colossal collapse of time management": John Rich evaluates project leader Gary Busey's leadership on the night's episode of "The Celebrity Apprentice?"

It's true! The show aired on NBC.

Check out this John Rich video.

Here are 5 interesting facts about John Rich.

• He wanted to be a professional team roper.
• He played bass guitar and sang lead for the country group Lonestar.
• Half of country duo Big and Rich; he began collaborating with partner Big Kenny in 1998 though their first record deal as a duo came later, in 2003.
• He is one of the "Godfathers" of the MuzikMafia, a group he cofounded that brings together artists from all genres of music to promote their slogan "Muzik Without Prejudice."
• He is an accomplished songwriter, he co-wrote "Redneck Woman" for Gretchen Wilson and "Mississippi Girl" for Faith Hill, as well as "Raisin' McCain," an endorsement for Sen. John McCain in his bid for president.