John Rich: How Wokeness Killed Country Music | Stories of Us

[@CJLeTeff]

John Rich is one of the most straight forward honest guys left in country music! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ecstanton]

He's such a whiner. He'd rather complain, cry and whine about being cancelled than make music. Sad.

[@richboshart1201]

@@ecstanton Darn it, try as I might, I was unable to research your hit songs. I’m sure you’ve been more successful than John Rich though. I just need better research skills.

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@richboshart1201 Just a friendly reminder, success/popularity doesn’t necessarily equate to quality.

[@almorris171]

@@charlesbolton8471 It does with John Rich. Besides, in art quality is in the eye of the viewer / listener.

[@mrpensive7341]

First time seeing this.... you are 100% right there👍👍👍

[@danmeek928]

My dad was far from a preacher, but he made sure we always had what we needed. He was not educated but he was the hardest working man I've ever known

[@teresasugden466]

My dad too

[@luzrivera1353]

❤️

[@lilamayoral1031]

My father was a Pastor, he was not educated and he raised 12 children we never ever went without.. the most graceful thing I'm thankful for was growing up in a stable home that never once in my life I have any fear of a broken home. .my dad did all kind of works to provide for us. And when he thought he has a secured retirement Clinton passed NAFTA and Converse Factory in Puerto Rico move to Mexico! And he had to get another job very fiscal when he was much older.. but he did what he have to do And Never ever complain

[@skynebula11]

You were blessed...My dad was just like that too.

[@st.joanne]

My Pops too! Worked everyday to support his family. Absolute respect ✊

[@quinbagwell7515]

What a great message from someone who isn't guessing or repeating. He's lived everything he's talking about. That's a guy worth listening to

[@quinbagwell7515]

@JohnRichmusic285 Amarillo

[@Kam_926]

John Rich is a very wise man! ❤

[@vayabroder729]

Wokeness is killing culture as a whole. Let’s ignore and get rid of that nonsense and focus on what’s really important for the country and its people.

[@TheMollyPitchers]

Taking the narrative back consists of being involved. Only We The People can save the Republic.

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

We can support new media and build our own and stop relying on others. America first including our financial choices. Stop paying the people who hate you and making them rich.

[@CoasterTrax]

Wokeness isn’t just a thing in America. It affect the whole world. So don’t reduce it only to you

[@captaincurd2681]

Yes.

[@captaincurd2681]

@@CoasterTrax true.

[@pogveteranar9415]

Never was a much of a Big and Rich fan but have always admired their heart. With that said, I had no idea how much of a Patriot Mr. Rich was until recently. God bless you sir.

[@justwatching6446]

Love the comment but I really liked Big and Rich.

[@shanedaley6236]

I don't really see how you can't be a fan but ok that's cool the rest I completely agree with

[@ressljs]

At least from a purely musical perspective, I thought he was part of the movement 20 years ago that destroyed country music.

[@gershman23]

@@ressljs How, exactly?

[@ressljs]

@@gershman23 Their music was part of the trend after 2000 where "country" music was just rock, but they were wearing cowboy hats.

[@rebeccaminoglio9626]

Well said John Rich. There are many people who think the same. We are with you. We are waiting for someone to give us directions. God bless. I wish I could donate but I'm living hand to mouth right now.

[@wstavis3135]

I figured this out a year ago, but I didn't call it "wokeness". I defined it to friends this way: the problem is country music is being made by people who don't like country music.

[@katie7748]

Not only by but FOR as well.

[@toonybrain]

…and they don’t even like this country.

[@jayteesgear]

Big time

[@rebeccasmith8567]

And can't sing it...

[@jackyhallmark3094]

Being made by yuppies that never lived the country way of life. Same thing happened when western movies went to crap.

[@steelbeard151]

Damn. That was one of the most inspiring talks I've ever heard. Thank you, Mr. Rich.

[@jamese9283]

What inspired you the most?

[@zeldaharris6876]

agree - I almost wasn't going to watch it but glad I did.

[@Competitive_Antagonist]

It would be nice if he gave examples of things he couldn't say.

[@steelbeard151]

@@jamese9283 Hard to pick just one: learnin how to be a dad from your own dad; payin in sweat to make your dreams happen; stayin true to your roots in the face of judgy people; having guts enough to speak your mind to the mob...

[@zeldaharris6876]

@@Competitive_Antagonist why?

[@marcpoty]

Thank you for continuing to speak, write and sing the truth. I appreciate what you're doing Mr. Rich!

[@mehd6893]

"Find one thing you can still control" Thanks man. I needed to hear this. Thanks

[@silencemeviolateme6076]

Isn't that yourself?

[@garyhoward9484]

Your Dad Jim gave me a Bible when I worked with him at a car dealership in Tennessee. Awesome man woke my spirit. I will never forget him. Sang and played guitar at our holiday work gathering! Dad's create great children and I see he did just that!

[@jrh8302]

Well religion is a farce sooo

[@cladinshadow]

Okay…that’s pretty cool!

[@albertogarcia716]

Mr. Rich, I love your story. I'm from Lubbock, Texas. Thank you, so very much for the encouragement. I'm in my mid-fifties, and I am attending Texas Tech. The greatest institution for learning in the world. Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed, however, I don't quit. I just keep on trying and keep looking forward to accomplish my dream. After listening to your story, I'll double and triple my efforts to accomplish what I began. I'm sure, that I might fail along the way, however as you said, "If you're not failing, you're not trying." Thank you, Sir.

[@Lou_Mavs]

I respect the hell out of John Rich, and I’m a metalhead that grew up on the great outlaw country music. John’s the last of a dying breed that is honest and earned everything he has. Cheers, sir.

[@yeahsure8323]

Metal head here too brother and this bubble gum version of country music lately is sickening

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

Check out Jacob Bryant. I really like his music and he isn't politically correct either. -- Singer: Jacob Bryant Title: Good Ol’ Boy -- "Around here every hole in the wall where we used to hang out and drink Has turned into a hipster bar where the boys wear skinny jeans Yeah, that jukebox in the corner ain’t got one Waylon song to play I guess a good ol’ boy’s damned hard to be these days."

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

​@cindybin2001 Are you serious? One or two beers never hurt anyone.

[@pantera89]

I'm a metalhead too, that used to listen to country until people like John helped kill it with non-country back in 2004. and you know what song I'm talking about. this guy makes me glad I'm not into country anymore. he has no reason to complain, he is all hat and no act.................

[@mariankay6482]

I'm here in Amarillo. I loved this! I spent years playing and singing around town with my husband and actually toured Germany for 19 glorious days playing Old West Music and songs I'd written. It wad never our money making "job". We did it as a second job. He's telling the truth of what Amarillo was but it's grown up quite a bit. I miss that smaller city. Thanks, PragerU for doing this one. I love the attitudes and principles John Rich exudes. So encouraging!!!

[@amyware2705]

Amarillo is my home as well! Lived here my whole life and getting bigger. I prefer a little smaller too. But, I have faith that if Mr. John Rich, my Husband Family, Dear Friends, and lastly you☺ only bc I haven't met you personally, I think we might just have a pretty good shot in our town...birds of a feather?🕊God's will & time... God bless you & Amarillo!!🙏

[@mariankay6482]

@@amyware2705 Back at you, Amy!❤️🙂🙏🏻

[@dirkbsilver9260]

Just up the road in little old Fritch. Lived in Amarillo too as a young man. So a big Howdy Neighbor🤠👍 It is a shame though that country music, in fact all music, is getting killed by the Woke mob. Grew up on good music of all genres and now I have a hard time listening to anything save the Eagle or KGNC.

[@mariankay6482]

@@dirkbsilver9260 Love Fritch! I haven't been to the lake this year but went up that way a while back (last year, I believe) to find the ranch and monuments to The Battle of Adobe Falls, where Billy Dixon landed his incredible shot! Found it! Yea! Then, Came back through Fritch and ate at a BBQ place (I can't remember the name) and, man!, was it good! Y'all got a winner, there!!!

[@dirkbsilver9260]

@@mariankay6482 yep love my little hometown. Loved living in Amarillo too. Hard to beat the Burger Barrel for good old fashion burgers. Plus K-N root beer for the win in the Summer. Absolute best I have ever had.

[@GretchenKeskeys]

As a Christian songwriter who has written four albums and has struggled, this was about the most inspiring and encouraging testimony I could ever listen to. Thank you. I just love the "'power pen and paper" point. So true.

[@butterfly597]

And Dottie Rambo was the best gospel song writer ever. Good luck to you and God bless and inspire you.

[@GretchenKeskeys]

Alice, I sang “We Shall Behold Him” recently at a memorial service. A great song she wrote. I agree. ❤️✝️

[@JawnHancock]

This is definitely my favorite PragerU video for multiple reasons. One, I'm a country boy myself and I love country music. I had already heard of Lonestar and Big and Rich but never really knew about John Rich. Two, I love how the way he is speaking out against the woke culture in country music because I've noticed it too and it is hard to deal with. Lastly, I love how great of a Texan he is and the pursuit he has for making known the problems of the culture. Thank You PragerU for bringing John in for this.

[@libertylovin2359]

He had a pretty cool podcast episode with TimcastIRL.

[@tracykarol]

Fellow Texan here and agree 💯

[@mcwilliams4546]

John Rich while I agree with him politically and spiritually, helped ruin country music with his rap albums while he was with big and rich. He was putting this garbage out way before anyone ever uttered the term “woke” in its current context.

[@raytycker1656]

@@mcwilliams4546 nailed it. Garth Brooks and others also.

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

prager u is an israeli propaganda mill by the terrorists who wired the towers with thermite.

[@jeli1347]

John Rich is always a class act and a wonderful, humble human being.

[@adstryker5084]

It's interesting ... when he was talking about how you successfully deal with defeat, when it seems like you don't control anything ... find something you *do* control and work on that -- start from there. I think that's good advice, and it's pretty similar to the advice you'll hear from Jordan Peterson.

[@jerryfarmer5737]

Well said, John Rich.

[@gearmeister]

When John was fired from "Lone Star" the band wasn't even a group that I would listen to any longer.. While he was part of that group, anything they did was fantastic, they went woke before that was a thing because when he left the band was changed by the record company to produce a hit single which they did but it was glossed over BS top 40 junk

[@kaner6888]

Finally someone speaks the truth! Can’t thank you enough John. Country music is definitely not what country music used to be. 👍👍

[@KTJohnsonkidThunder]

Wokeness is killing everything. Music, art, and entertainment is supposed to bring people together. It just so happens that when an artist crosses into the mainstream, they unfortunately want to prattle along with their agendas. We want talent instead of indoctrination.

[@averagefanenjoyer8696]

You love indoctrination when it's you doing it. Look at prageru kids for example.

[@MrGrimjaw]

Wokeness is in the commie handbook

[@wdd3141]

Or as Laura Ingraham would say, "Shut up and sing."

[@BVonBuescher]

The mainstream has always been garbage and tantamount to group think. We are not losing anything of real culture significance anyway when if comes to music, TV, and movies. What people are missing is that this has been a psy-op from very beginning. The powers that be have seen fit to ‘program’ the public. The message has changed over the years, it’s just now they see an opportunity to upend the system. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as King Charles put it. I have lived outside the main stream line entire life. None of this garbage interested me. I’m happy to see others are finally coming around. We have to build our own systems. Stop giving your time, attention and money to these scoundrels.

[@oddish4352]

Wokeness destroys everything it touches. Including its strongest allies. Look at JK Rowling, who did more to attack bigotry her detractors will do in a dozen lifetimes. Now, a target.

[@derweibhai]

A couple times a year a new song gets through, but it is RARE. I love 70's-90's County music!

[@sandyhaworth4181]

AMEN! I am so thankful for you speaking out when others can't or won't! May God bless you richly!

[@johndilday1846]

I don’t even listen to country music but I certainly enjoyed hearing this man speak. Truth and wisdom, every bit of it. Thanks for giving him this platform.

[@Spookje09]

That was incredibly inspiring! I'm a 52yo old school punker that despises the woke culture and have just discovered the majesty of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. My wife grew up on all the classic country and it's exciting to discover it myself thanks to her. I am a dad of a young son and I will fight tooth and nail to prevent his future being ruled by despotic woke culture.

[@Redmenace96]

I'm with you. This current climate cannot last, cannot be the future. Too many good people in the U.S. Teach your children well, and they'll be alright.

[@nev707]

Great interview. My favourite country singer, Johnny Cash caused an uproar when he played at a prison, but stuck to his guns. When Johnny, Waylon or Loretta were interviewed, they had the same voice and accents as their singing. So many artists seem to sing with a voice that isn’t their own.

[@linhdasagen6498]

Got chills when he said, "You only get to vote for socialism or communism once." Wow!!!

[@ajb.822]

Exactly. For those who promote those things... I want people like us ( who understand the reason for maximum freedom and limited government, under just law and order, who understand & value the constitution and our founding principles etc. ) to remind those folks that under our government, as it was supposed to be, you ARE free to live communally if you want. Free to form all kinds of social clubs and organizations and charities. Free to get up on a soap-box and solicit donations for the poor and needy. Free to get off you A** and DO what you imagine that somehow force and corruptible officials and middle-man costs, will somehow do efficiently.... .

[@Jerahzz]

What a legendary statement!

[@BrooklynBeTheBoro]

@@ajb.822 you people sure didn't seem to believe that when you threw a hissy fit on January 6th and attempted to install your cult leader as America's first dictator 😂! Y'all seemed to be working overtime to skirt around the laws set in place by the government just because a narcissistic sociopathic toddler couldn't accept losing fair and square!

[@goodoljackburton9211]

Same here.

[@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760]

you can vote your way in, but you have to shoot your way out.

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

"America has had such an impact in the world because it gave its people not the right to be happy, but the right to pursue happiness." That, folks, is the American Dream. You can do anything within your ability in this country if you're willing to make the effort. Few countries offer the opportunities the United States makes available. All it takes is the willingness to work harder than the next man.

[@julius43461]

Yes! I would love to expand on that and say, that not only is moving to the US and achieving the dream an aspiration for many, but breaking these class barriers in our own countries is. US is not just a country, it's a new civilization if you ask me. I live in a village in Serbia, and I can speak English as if it was my native language. I understand what the US is about, and I love everything country and rural in the US. I am saddened that a part of its population is trying to bring it down nowadays. A bunch of ungrateful lunatics if you ask me.

[@DoyleFM]

"Yeah, but equity..." Woke, progressives have been programmed to believe that EVERYONE deserves equal results, regardless of effort & proliferation of that ideology is going to be exTREMELY difficult to undo. 😕 🇺🇸

[@julius43461]

@@DoyleFM Yeah, their delusions can only be solved by introducing extreme scarcity into the environment. They won't get it until then.

[@BrooklynBeTheBoro]

It also requires that you were born a certain shade of pale. Or at least according to the men who wrote the U.S. constitution.

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

@@BrooklynBeTheBoro where in the constitution does it stipulate that a right only applies to white people? The preamble does not say"We the white people" it just says "We the people"

[@patriotgirl1917]

Big and Rich was the best concert I’ve ever been to! Amazing talent. John rich is a great American.

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Having a good man for a dad who can give you good advice and set an example for you is priceless underpinning for the future of a son.

[@valentinaplasaj8587]

Keeping it ol' school, and keeping it real. ♡ so deeply appreciative for your music and message.

[@jenniferc1322]

Im from Franklin/Leipers fork area. Born and raised. Slightly south of Nashville. Thank you John Rich for your sincere view and speaking on how the industry has silenced beautiful talent. You are certainly a positive in so much negative! God bless 💛

[@renegademax]

"The art is dying." Yep and thanks for voicing what many of us are thinking, John.

[@teddyfurgeson5969]

Thank God for Chapel Hart

[@karenellis2098]

I think the takeover of radio by ClearChannel in the early 80’s really changed everything. I noticed immediately. Real songwriting, real composing by real people being creative came to an abrupt end. Later, even hip hop as a true creative thing was co-opted and turned into vile gangsta garbage by corporate studios.

[@raimeyewens7518]

Growing up my parents played country music in the 70-80’s and I liked it. It definitely started changing in the 90’s. It was more of a pop-country. They don’t listen to the new country. When I go over they still have country music on but it’s always the older stuff.

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

@@raimeyewens7518 90s had some of the best and reached a popularity it did not have in decades, 2000s is when it started to go downhill.

[@davidmalone3317]

@Dartgame 340 They killed a lot of good stations.Not just country.

[@LuckyCharms777]

@@raimeyewens7518 I won’t listen to any country, but classic country.

[@LuckyCharms777]

The other problem with Clear Channel is radio lost its regionalism, just like TV has caused regional culture to decline.

[@Denzlercs]

I really appreciate this message. When I was growing up I really loved flying and firefighting. My dad was a volunteer firefighter and that was my one goal and focus as a boy. As a teenager, I would ride my bike to the local airport and hop rides with hour-builders. I learned enough by 15 or 16 to have earned my Private Pilot’s License but that’s quite an expensive hobby. 23 years ago at the age of 21 a tire I was changing off the rim on my pickup exploded in my face. This brought physical and mental injuries as well as seizures. These things squashed those 2 dreams. Fast forward to now with a family and requirements of life and I’m seeing my useful life slipping away as I’m still stuck in the “I can’t do these things” mindset. I saw that mindset and way of life as wasting the skills and drive that I have in me. I’m venturing into services that I can provide on a volunteer basis, such as the Civil Air Patrol. Thank you John for this. It really does inspire people to try to do things that they think aren’t possible. Many first timers were people who were told time and time again told “no you can’t do this” but they wanted it so bad that they just kept pressing on and made history.

[@dpo1960]

You hit it right on the head “ As long as I’m still breathing the game ain’t over”. I live by these words everyday and I keep no secret about it

[@dalenelson7161]

What a nice hard working, honerable man with wisdom to spare.

[@Redtop-qh8zo]

I love, love, love your outlook on life!! I’m 67 years old and have watched the “End Of The World” video over and over through reactors. I think it’s a wonderful collaboration between you and Tom McDonald. Tom has a new fan and I’m sure you have a lot of new fans as well. God Bless and keep you John! 🙏🇺🇸😁

[@markaustin5912]

I grew up listening to country music and love the old stuff. Waylon, Johnny, and so many would be ashamed of today's country music. Thank you sir for keeping country music alive .

[@elonmust7470]

today's country music, is not country music.

[@wrobinson1702]

Agreed. It's not Country music just because you sing in a southern accent.

[@nightmaretrooper5064]

I prefer anything that's got some Gutair. I love Rock, Metal, Country, Heavy Metal, anything that's got Gutair instead of todays crappy music like Ariania Grande.

[@mr.intensity2685]

@@elonmust7470 AMEN!

[@brindad1133]

Y'all don't know squat about country music then 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mlynn4817]

He has an humble bringing and he kept it close to his heart. He's an humble person that's why he was blessed with his talent.

[@Special-q1o]

Very great person

[@dovecry2]

Always loved John Rich! Real country ! His dad raised a great son ... wonderful family.

[@nickvasques7279]

If it wasn't for his singing we would have never heard of him!

[@rgyoho]

As a writer and an author, I absolutely love what John Rich says about the power of an idea, when combined with the pen and a blank page!

[@txspacemom765]

I noticed the other day, people can't talk to each other anymore, without feeling like they have to be on ultra high alert to offending someone at some point. It's sad. We are so divided and it's taking a toll on our mental health and our country as a whole.

[@markferguson7563]

TxS, I live in Sydney Australia but have been to and through the USA on 14 occasions between 1984-2013. All up I've been to 18 States, which took in 100 cities, towns and hamlets. About 2005, I began to notice your country's culture and identity changing. And in 2013 when in San Francisco, I realised America was coming apart. In the summer of 2020, it'd become clear the social structures were Parlous. Since then they've deteriorated. To gauge an insight with this can be garnered by reading the works of Lance Morrow, who's based in NYC, talking about the sociological demise of America, via Wokeism and progressive agendas. With regards to MSNBC and CNN programs I occasionally watch (Joy Reid) it's clear the colored people on those programs are virulent racists. And none of them want justice for past events, but retribution.

[@briteness]

It is no longer just division. In the speech in Philadelphia the Regime all but declared war on half the country. The game is over. Something will rise up in the wake of the old America, and possibly it will be called America, but it will not be America.

[@johndunn5594]

It's because the people that are waking up are deciding that others can't do and say whatever they want and that rubs the unwoken because they don't know how to handle. If someone was able to kick a dog every day and one day it bit you, you think it's because he was having a bad day or he just got tired of being kicked?

[@bobburke2248]

@TxSpaceMOM, Exactly! People need to learn how to agree to disagree without getting all worked up.

[@johndunn5594]

Somebody from Australia should be be just as intuitive as anyone else as most anglos there are descendants of people that were exiled there, where pasification of Indigenous was standard. Aborigines and penal colony descendants should know just as much if not more than anybody how important waking up is.

[@jasonjackson7154]

I love you John ,I grew up listening to county music when it was great appreciate yall that have stood up for the great County we live in, you give us hope Brother

[@czikkanhardt4750]

Man... Awesome stuff he's been involved in. He's a good storyteller, too -- he reminds me of my oldest brother. Good on his daddy, too, for imparting those skills and values.

[@robertjessen1554]

Thank you for having the courage to say what so many are thinking. 🇺🇸

[@denisecohn2974]

Your Dad was a blessing just like mine. He was a preacher and he never waivered in his faith. He refused the vax at 78 and he's thriving.

[@DoggyDoula]

This man has always gotten it. He has such an awesome voice. It's my dream to meet him!

[@teop7887]

So true. Modern country in the last 5 years or so is basically R&B with a pinch of hip pop and a Southern twang.

[@Irollthenickels.]

Like big and rich in the 2000's

[@flipflopsandcarswaps1237]

Did you know they once had a black rapping cowboy on their songs……. And somehow years later and with a change of heart that’s not woke

[@remoevans7847]

5 years? Have to go back a little farther than that.

[@bachboholiday9063]

Love this guy, man. Had no idea he was such a prolific songwriter.

[@s.wilson2702]

Oh my goodness, I cannot tell you how much I loved this! Not only his backstory of being from Amarillo, but all the little sidenotes he added like about Faith and the story behind Mississippi Girl, which happens to be one of my favorite Faith Hill songs. Also the one about Jason Aldean who I am sooo proud of for the way he and Brittany are standing up to woke culture in country music right now. I have alot of perspective on all this myself as I worked in the biz for many years alongside such great writers as Hank Corcoran, Harlan Howard, Willie Nelson, Bobby Bradock, Curly Putman, Troy Seals, Larry Henley, Ed Bruce, Terry Stafford (also from Amarillo!) and on and on. I have seen the transition of country music over more than a generation. Some parts good, some not, but I love what all he had to say about being able to express our perspectives as artists without this cancel culture restrictiveness. The fact that people can run the risk of being cancelled for saying something that may not be politically correct is a sad state of affairs. Anyway, I am so glad I stumbled on this down home chat from John Rich. His story was "rich" with inspiration and takeaways for all of us! It made my day!!

[@Butterfly-tg3oz]

Remember the Dixie Chic's saying how they were embarrassed of their President, which was President Bush at that time. It destroyed their career. The sad part of it, they were right! There was no Weapons of Mass Destruction. They were saying about all the soldiers that were being killed 4 nothing! They made a movie out of it! Green Zone with Matt Damon. Check the behind the scenes.

[@Butterfly-tg3oz]

Watch the Pat Tillman documentary. & then see how u feel about ur Government?

[@s.wilson2702]

@@Butterfly-tg3oz I know about the Pat Tillman debacle. Who said anything about the government being my jam? You don't have a clue how I feel about "the government". I didn't come in on a load o' melons! I know more then the biggest percentage of people in this country do. So much so that many of my comments of a political nature dont even "make it to press"! So I don't know what I said in my comment, which in case you want to go back and read it a few more times, since you seem to be having a hard time connecting the dots, was more about the music business than anything else. That being said, if you do think there are others countries on the face of the earth that are better places to live. than the U.S. and if you happen to be an acolyte of AOC and her anti-American Squat and think America is the a___hole of the universe, I'm not down with that either. The exceptionalism I see in America is in it's hard-working people, the kind John Rich spoke of, not in it's politicians, particularly the wokesters on the Left but also the RINOS on the Right! So I'm not quite sure where you're coming from and you sure as heck don't know where I am coming from! So unless I'm mis-reading and misinterpreting your comment, never the twain shall meet!

[@PGMukora]

So easy to listen to, and understand. John Rich is definitely awesome and a great inspiration. "Right, not to be happy, but to pursue happiness, by exhausting your potential" ..... Well said, sir! Thanks Prageru for a wonderful story....

[@sharondull2103]

John Rich keep getting the truth out there to all American public. Thanks for sharing this message.

[@daarionaharis2597]

So I’m a Brit watching this video from the UK and I found it inspiring. As an outsider it looks to me like the Texans have not been affected by the woke disease. When I come to visit the USA I will want the opportunity to know real Americans, and I will come to Texas first.

[@dirkbsilver9260]

Amarillo or Lubbock will welcome you, just know it's a bit hotter and flatter than the UK. But here is a big Howdy from a Texas Panhandle Native.

[@normanreed572]

Gave this a thumbs up because I agree. Don’t go to Austin thinking you’ll experience good country music. They went “woke” a long time ago.

[@bloppysloppy2283]

Make sure you go to a gun range when you're in Texas.

[@kevinblackburn3198]

unless you go to Abilene or Amarillo, you will be disappointed

[@txhuntsman]

Texian checking in. Then don't go to Austin, Dallas, or Houston. It has infected them. If you want to see the spirit of Texas go to the small towns, the ranches, and talk to people who get their hands dirty for a living.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Wokeness destroys everything it touches. Just look at movies and shows today. They're unbearable.

[@PuddilyOops]

A wise man once said, “Everything Woke turns to sh*t.” 🧡

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@PuddilyOops Indeed and he was right.

[@jeffamell3501]

U miss watching birth of a nation huh? Lol

[@GaigeStorm]

Wokeness is kinda like religion but unlike most religions, wokeness is toxic and evil. If the message comes first above everything else, it will drive people away just like religion. No one wants to be lectured, preached, and force fed ideologies.

[@drifterman319]

Pathetic, miserable , insecure people they are.

[@bparker8195]

Loved this interview. So well said and so true. Much respect

[@tonymarvin8842]

Keep breathing John Rich this country needs voices like yours! You are 100% right on.

[@wroberts]

"You only get to vote for socialism or communism one time" THAT is a powerful statement.

[@laurashropshire57]

You also only get to vote for fascism and dictatorship once.

[@chelseafn104]

@@laurashropshire57 Not True…. If Trump runs again. You get to Vote Dictatorship and Facsism twice!

[@dianejackson]

A person has a choice on how to vote depending on what you want in this world and it ain't socialism or communism.

[@markcarey8374]

John Rich, i love your story of your childhood and your family values. To be honest, i started listening to Big and Rich more after I discovered Big Kenny's Crank it Up Garage show. Also, more recently, when You and Tom McDonald new song "End Of The World" just came out on March 17th. Both of you did an awesome job on the song. Thank you to all of you involved in making this video. It's a powerful video!!

[@theadorebagwell7187]

A wise man once said “There’s a hole in this country where it’s heart used to be”

[@TmacPlushVideos]

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[@domino3023]

John Redcorn?

[@remoevans7847]

@@TmacPlushVideos Mythology and fairy tales offer no solutions to real world problems.

[@johndunn5594]

If you don't believe in God then that statement doesn't mean a whole lot, may as well be quoting company policy to somebody that's self employed.

[@johndunn5594]

What in the world is tmac plush videos supposed to be anyway, that like a cult that makes porn or something?

[@gleamingeyes28]

THAT WAS AN AMAZING STORY! GOD BLESS YOU FOR STANDING FOR OUR GREAT COUNTRY WHICH IS UNDER WORST FORM OF ATTACK. AND FOR TRUTH!

[@MjollTheLioness-o4y]

I didn't leave country music. Country music left me. The song Murder on Music Row by George Strait and Alan Jackson explains perfectly what happened to country music. "Someone cut out its heart and soul."

[@brycecharles3856]

Merle Haggard said it best... "Your walking on the fighting side of me, running down a way of life our fighting men have fought and died to keep"

[@nsxray1966]

I listen to that one about once a week these days, just for the relevance buuuut, it's Merle Haggard, not Waylon.

[@brycecharles3856]

@@nsxray1966 Your right. I'm sorry. When I was listening to this interview he said Waylon Jennings and I guess I typed that. It's funny though because even though that song was written in the early 70s it's more relevant today. Another one I found with a lot of relevance is Barry Mcquires Eve of destruction. It's a hidden gem.

[@Irollthenickels.]

He also said, "change should be large, let's put a woman in charge"

[@randygault4564]

Tom MacDonald proves that if you have the determination, and a good team, you don't need a label. You can do it yourself, and dominate. But you have to put everything in.

[@stevensmaniaci]

Same as upchurch,, Adam calhoun, etc.

[@kcasa9868]

Thank you for this beautiful story! Raised in Amarillo & still here! 💛

[@nunyabisness4300]

What a legend. Country music used to be full of people like him. The country use to be full of people like him.

[@python27au]

I believe it probably still is they’re just not the ones in control.

[@alanunderwoodsr8622]

Saw John Rich in a small concert put on by our local radio station. We have been to 100's of concerts, but John Rich was by far the best. He was so humble and kind and we walked away from that evening feeling like we had just met the real person and not some cocky celebrity. It was a special moment in time that we will never forget. God bless John Rich and his family.

[@robreiken]

WOW John. Never heard of u b4 till that vid song u done with Tom Mc Donald End Of The World. I wish there were more people just like u. Your story revealed here touched me deeply, your a true force to be reckoned with with as no die attitude.

[@allanhindmarch7323]

Well said John. No one mentions how this culture is going to affect our children's lives. We need to go back to when offending someone wasn't an offence.

[@dragonchr15]

So you are ok with someone making a sexual joke about your underage daughter?

[@F3JJ4N]

@@dragonchr15 you can be offended, sure, but offence means that it's a crime and that it can be punished according to the law, and that is surely a different concept.

[@mainstreetsaint36]

Except when fanatical christians cried "Satanic" at just about everything.

[@andrewrozario5127]

Surprising and mind blowing. An entire college course packed in to this one interview.

[@rogerkiethsyd]

Go John. Thank you for sharing this. God bless you brother. 🙏

[@joshuamccuistion559]

As a fellow Amarillo boy, you make me proud, John. Keep standing for truth, brother.

[@Aprlmoore]

John Rich, you're amazing. You said exactly what needed to be said. And that's why I follow you on Twitter.

[@annuitcptis3032]

Twitter?? People should not be using that garbage platform!!

[@iansloguy]

That was great! I enjoyed. Thank you PargerU and John

[@springfluff]

I didn't expect this to be a feel-good interview but was quite moved by this. John's point that true art can't be placed into boundaries is spot on. Wokeness claws out the beauty and rawness of art, leaving an empty shell in its wake. Entertainment nowadays is akin to the the cave-dwellers in Plato's Cave being delighted by the shadows dancing on the wall rather than the beautiful (and flawed) flesh and blood dancers casting those shadows.

[@karlyohe6379]

Wonderful to hear the pride and respect in his voice when he talks about his working class father. We need this old-fashioned attitude to make a strong comeback. Closely related is his realization that college wasn’t worth much for him. In fact, college is a colossal waste of money and time unless one studies math, hard science or engineering; everything else can easily be learned on one’s own.

[@scrappysinger]

I enjoyed the beginning of this video and hearing about John’s perseverance. Hard lessons, learned and pushing through! I shared it with my musician, daughter, and I appreciate this interview! Thank you so much!

[@davidholton9667]

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

[@martinjensen3087]

Thank you for making this with John PragerU. It was very good and inspiring.

[@lmb1962]

I can't remember the last time I listened to the current country music, but probably around the time it sounded like rap. I'm 60, so I love Alabama, Bocephus and my all-time favorite, Mr. Charlie Daniels. I also loved my rock and especially Southern rock and country rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eagles, Molly Hatchet and so on. Mr. Rich is 100 percent correct: None of these bands would stand a chance in hell today.

[@lemmymotorhead4429]

Nope. God forbid you use Confederate flag imagery... Hank jr, Alabama, and of course Lynryd Skynyrd would be absolutely destroyed...

[@LifeisGood762]

It's so weird because modern country references those guys constantly but instead of singing like them they just sing pop music from 10 years ago. Found a local station that plays songs from 20-30 years ago and that's most frequently what I listen to.

[@lmb1962]

@@LifeisGood762 I have Sirius XM and they have one station that plays stuff from 80s and 90s and that's the one I listen to.

[@Hensleytheultimatehoundsman]

@@lmb1962 yup always listening to prime country

[@jimedge8301]

Exactly,I'm 62 haven't listened to knew country music for a few years know,I still have about 200 old albums I listen too all the time.🙏

[@mylightofhope]

Loved your story! Keep on and God bless!

[@MrBabyBoa]

Wow!! That was one of the most poignant, profound, and honest interviews (monologues?) I've seen in a LONG time! I didn't know who John Rich was from "Adam" prior to watching this...now I do. Bravo! Well said sir!!

[@deadalready7467]

Wow. Both my parents were die hard country music fans from the Appilachian foothills in NC. I grew up hearing Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, & Charley Pride (mom’s favorite). Dad had an 8th grade education, 3rd of 13. At 21, he went to Detroit, got a job on the line, went back, married mom, & brought her up to start a family. Ur story, is their story, is the American story. Hard work & making the most of it. Thank U Mr Rich Many Blessings 🙏🇺🇸

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

Hard work is for suckers, ask the Biden's and Pelosi's. Don't want to, then how about Bernie Sanders or AOC and all the other now super rich leftist politicians who did it their way, with our money.

[@uteme]

God blessed this country with men like your father!!!

[@motherbhaerbear3807]

Charley Pride was my dad's favorite. Back then we listened to what our parents wanted to listen to and we watched what they wanted to watch.

[@DougStuart-qt9cz]

GREAT!!! Thanks John.

[@WarHoss]

I remember hearing John sing in that show he mentioned in Opryland and he sang Vince Gills "When I call your name" and he nailed that song as perfect as Vince did himself. He has a great voice no doubt!! As for the industry going woke, it's true. I seldom listen to the country radio stations anymore, as they produce a lot of garbage lyrics to a pop/rock/rap beat and it's not driven toward the audience it was originally intended for! As they say, everything woke turns to sh!t!

[@Mister_Matt_X]

I’m from Texas and what Mr. Rich says about the Woke is 100% Percent true... and it also concerns me about the woke ideologies in the workplaces... In Texas you think it’s about Cowboys and Rednecks but there’s people that have that grit to have a backbone for yourself and your family to protect what you believe in... When I look at my ancestors photos and what they did in Texas the stories I was told they were tough individuals who had to survive every outcome that was on their shoulder and they were hard working people who worked on their farms every day from dawn till dusk. Since I’m a Gen Z there’s something that always looms in my mind of why is most of the Gen Z is screwing up society with the Gen Y? As a Gen Zer I believe that the United States is a great country and a example for the rest of the world. We must be grateful to be alive and be in the United States because the countries that our ancestors came from didn’t had much freedoms... If they were here today and see America the way it is now they would be in total disgust more than I could ever imagine. Maybe give us a few harsh words maybe more because they had common sense back then. By helping people and helping themselves to live. I hope to continue their stories and legacy that they left behind for me to tell future generations for many years to come... If you try to cancel them... that would tick them off...

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

The new college hires came in this summer and they are drenched in it, and now so is my work place. It won't go easily and it may never go at all. Life is hell now.

[@Meatbun]

can't underestimate the woke ideology comment in the workplaces. One of the worst things to happen in the last 10 years is filth on Twitter is now in every corporation and force feeding America's the left ideology. they tell you they are inclusive but it is selective. the moment you saying something that doesn't follow the dogma you risk putting a target on your back or worse. It has gotten really bad

[@toshland5687]

@@TheRadioAteMyTV Is anyone pushing back on it?

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

@@toshland5687 Just me, and as you can imagine that is not going well for me. The rest are just nodding their heads thinking it doesn't matter, but the posters are already up now and the indoctrination is in full force. Nodding doesn't stop it.

[@Mister_Matt_X]

@@TheRadioAteMyTV That’s what I’m trying to point out to tell my family my concerns about the woke jobs, entertainment, ideologies etc. to work with those ideologies and how it could effect my chances to work with people with a attitude that’s sour and evil like It isn’t easy for me to do... the woke could happen in any profession from big companies to public school maintenance to small businesses... But also my concern is the minimum wage my parents think “That’s great!” But in reality it’s not... not only that but think about how much money big businesses actually poured into the BLM and other woke ideologies like CRT. But cost of everything will go up that none of us could ever imagine... We can’t live like this and it can’t go on like this...

[@Alpha-ro8sc]

Thank you sir! Your story & lessons learned resound with me. The game ain't over.

[@markwilkins4616]

Awesome & 100% spot on! Thank you John Rich! God bless you & your family....keep writing my friend!!

[@nathankindle282]

Wokeness didn't kill country music, it was dead LONG before Wokeness became mainstream. Nashville killed country music, then Wokeness just shoveled the dirt in

[@Gnofg]

Absolutely right. It died when it sold out to pop and people had to be "good looking"

[@Cornmudgeon]

I agree. I haven't listened to a "country" radio station for years. I get all my country music from streaming and downloads. That lets me choose what I want to hear instead of letting some PC radio program manager decide for me. There is still a lot of good content and artists like John Rich out there.

[@Hallelujah2024Gloria]

John Rich is such a gift from God to us all. May God Bless him and his family always 🙏❤✝ thank you for this awesome interview! LOVE his new song REVELATION, beautiful, true and timely! God Bless you all! Christ is King! God Bless America and the rest of the world.

[@spencerkim4755]

Thank you so much for your consistently excellent content. So much gratitude for what you all do.

[@annuitcptis3032]

Wow....how sad and beautiful at the same time. To hear him talk about his beginings in Texas, Im from Texas too, gave me chills and a sense of family, beauty, simplicity, love, humanity...then he talks about wokeness like a dark storm cloud coming to darken and destroy everything. We need to pray for America and our children.

[@Caffiend_NYC]

The world today needs more folks like John Rich. Always speaks his mind truthfully and honestly, and he never backs down from anything he says.

[@themajik1]

Amazing insight into the whole entertainment industry. Thank you John Rich for pointing it out so easily and eloquently.

[@doriliriano2005]

God Bless! I never heard of this country song writer/signer. Wow! What an eloquent and elegant person he seems to be. I’m going to look up his music and listen.

[@drcsbecker12]

Check out his song "Progress"

[@Studio_940]

As long as I'm still breathing the game ain't over! Man what a mouthful. Great interview. I have watched this numerous times and get something new everytime. Good to see someone step up and tell the truth.

[@johnspindler9732]

This is a man you can bring into your small circle of friends in life

[@toddhanzlik1516]

I was never much of a fan of Big and Rich, but I do enjoy many of the songs that John Rich wrote and cowrote. I love and miss true country music. This video is very inspiring. To Mr. Rich, a salute from an Army veteran originally from South Dakota.

[@arthouston7361]

Over the past year, I reached a tipping point in music ministry. I prayed often and deeply for guidance. God has been with me every step through this trial, and then, this post old with John Rich pops up in my feed. I needed to hear this encouragement again. Glory to God.

[@nikoslinardakis561]

So refreshing to listen to this wise man. And in the music industry. Well done and continued success to him and all those he’s been able to work with. Wonderful to watch some shared values.

[@carljones3144]

This is exactly why we as a nation or country aren't seen in the last Book of the Bible. It seems our country is committing suicide by the hands of these woke liberals So i reckon its solong to waylon Hank Merale Loretta And so many other greats that taught us real country music.

[@billypope4003]

I am more of a Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Faron Young-type country fan. However, I took the time to listen to this and boy oh boy am I glad I did. I have a new-found respect Mr. Rich!

[@susannacohen5239]

The game ain’t over!!!!!!! Amen and God Bless America!!!

[@jimwilkey7294]

What a beautiful story from such a great man. At 52 years old myself, I wish I could have had a relationship with my Father like John did…