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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Rich Offers Reward After Being Robbed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. John Rich of the country music duo Big & Rich said he was robbed in a viral message posted to social media. Newsweek reached out to Rich's representative via email for comment. Why It Matters Rich, 51, was first a member of the band Lonestar before achieving mainstream recognition with Big & Rich. The duo is known for hits like 2004's "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" and 2011's "Fake ID" with Gretchen Wilson. Rich has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, including "Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal," "Best Short Form Music Video," and "Best Country Song." In addition to music, Rich has a whiskey brand called Redneck Riviera, as well as a restaurant in Nashville with the same name. He also has a canned malt beverage called Howdy Dew. John Rich at his home, nicknamed Mount Richmore, on January 5, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. John Rich at his home, nicknamed Mount Richmore, on January 5, 2019, in Nashville, To Know On Saturday, Rich took to X to reveal his ATV was stolen and asked for help from his 1.4 million followers. "I WAS ROBBED! Someone stole my a Polaris Sportsmen 850," he wrote, alongside a photo of the ATV. "Pay close attention to the unique. If you find this for sale anywhere online, take a screen shot and post it in the comments! If you help me find it, I'll send you and autographed guitar:) REPOST!" Currently, the video has racked up more than 12 million views, 87,000 likes and over 3,700 comments. I WAS ROBBED! Someone stole my a Polaris Sportsmen 850. Pay close attention to the unique. If you find this for sale anywhere online, take a screen shot and post it in the comments! If you help me find it, I'll send you and autographed guitar:) REPOST! — John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) August 16, 2025 In a follow-up message posted on X on Sunday, the Texas native thanked his fans for their support. "I really appreciate all of you 'keeping an eye out' for this..." he shared. "My main goal is to find out WHO the thief is. He's gonna have a very bad day if we can find him." What People Are Saying In the comments underneath the posts, Rich responded to several people's replies. X user @MaryMontalvo18 asked: "Did you leave the keys in it?" In response, Rich said, "Nope." @Shawn_Farash said in a comment with over 500,600 views and 1,500 likes: "That sucks. But I have a feeling it'll turn up!" Rich replied, "If it does, I'll do a ride along with the cops:)" @GlendaleFOP12 said in a comment with 515,300 views and 6,800 likes: "John has always been there for law enforcement and for America.... NOTICE THE WHEELS AND TIRES... Let's be there for John X!" Rich replied, "Thank ya!" @Themis_is_Here said in a comment with 43,500 views and 142 likes: "Should have air tagged it." Rich replied, "Yep." What Happens Next At the time of publication, it does not appear that the ATV has been found.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Big and Rich' Singer Offers Major Reward After Being Robbed
'Big and Rich' Singer Offers Major Reward After Being Robbed originally appeared on Parade. Country singer John Rich is calling on fans for help after revealing that one of his expensive items was stolen. The Big & Rich star took to X on Saturday, August 16, to alert followers about the theft of one of his ATVs, posting a photo of the missing vehicle along with some distinct details that might help track it down. "I WAS ROBBED!" Rich, 51, wrote. 'Someone stole my a Polaris Sportsmen 850.' He explained that the ATV's tires are 'very unique' and asked fans to keep an eye out for it online. 'If you find this for sale anywhere online, take a screen shot and post it in the comments!' he added. 🎶 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎶Rich sweetened the deal with a promise of a special thank-you gift. 'If you help me find it, I'll send you an autographed guitar,' he told fans. I WAS ROBBED! Someone stole my a Polaris Sportsmen 850. Pay close attention to the unique. If you find this for sale anywhere online, take a screen shot and post it in the comments! If you help me find it, I'll send you and autographed guitar:) REPOST! — John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) August 16, 2025 Many fans replied, wishing the musician well with his search.'Definitely one of a kind tires. Hope you find it and get the thief,' one said. Another pointed out, 'First thing they'll do is change the tires.''I had a fourwheeler stolen once, turned out it was stolen from a good friend of mine who sold it. Might be an inside job... check your 'friends,'' a third theorized. The specific model of four wheeler goes for around $8-$10k, however, it is unclear how much Rich's custom tires cost. The singer, who rose to fame in the 2000s as one half of Big & Rich alongside "Big Kenny" Alphin, has no shortage of country hits in his catalog, including the chart-topper 'Lost in This Moment' and the anthem 'Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy.' Rich has also made his mark in Nashville's nightlife scene as the owner of the Redneck Riviera bar. 'Big and Rich' Singer Offers Major Reward After Being Robbed first appeared on Parade on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
