Rich Rocks
Encyclopedia
Rich Rocks is the first extended play
(or "Six Pak," as referred to on the album cover) by American country music
artist John Rich
, one half of the duo Big & Rich
. Rich co-wrote all of the songs on the EP with the exception of "Let Somebody Else Drive", which is a John Anderson
cover. On four of the six tracks, Rich is introduced by a friend that is also in the music industry. Originally slated for a late 2010 release, it was pushed back to May 17, 2011 to coincide with the release of John Rich's other EP, For the Kids. Reprise Records
released both Rich Rocks and For the Kids.
The album includes the single "Country Done Come to Town", which charted at number 34 on Hot Country Songs
.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
(or "Six Pak," as referred to on the album cover) by American country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist John Rich
John Rich (musician)
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...
, one half of the duo Big & Rich
Big & Rich
Big & Rich is an American country music duo composed of Big Kenny and John Rich. Both members alternate as lead vocalists and play rhythm guitar...
. Rich co-wrote all of the songs on the EP with the exception of "Let Somebody Else Drive", which is a John Anderson
John Anderson (musician)
John David Anderson is an American country music artist with a successful career that has lasted more than 30 years...
cover. On four of the six tracks, Rich is introduced by a friend that is also in the music industry. Originally slated for a late 2010 release, it was pushed back to May 17, 2011 to coincide with the release of John Rich's other EP, For the Kids. Reprise Records
Reprise Records
Reprise Records is an American record label, founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operated through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:...
released both Rich Rocks and For the Kids.
The album includes the single "Country Done Come to Town", which charted at number 34 on Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
.
Track listing
Album
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Top Country Albums | 35 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
||
| 2010 | "Country Done Come to Town" | 34 |