The 15 Best Big and Rich Songs, from Wild West Show to Run Away with You

What is Big and Rich's most famous song?

"Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" is Big and Rich's most famous song, the 2004 party anthem that made them stars. Their only number one country hit is the wedding ballad "Lost in This Moment", and "8th of November", "Holy Water" and "Wild West Show" are fan favorites.

Big and Rich's biggest hits

1. "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)", 2004: the rowdy, genre-bending anthem that put them on the map.
2. "Lost in This Moment", 2007: a heartfelt wedding song and their only number one.
3. "8th of November", 2006: a tribute to a Vietnam veteran, introduced by Kris Kristofferson.
4. "Holy Water", 2005: a gentle ballad from their debut album.
5. "Wild West Show", 2004: their debut single, a cinematic country rocker.
6. "Comin' to Your City", 2005: the title track of their second album.
7. "Run Away with You", 2016: a romantic top 15 single.
8. "Big Time", 2005: a high-energy single from Comin' to Your City.

More Big and Rich songs

9. "Rollin' (The Ballad of Big and Rich)", 2004: their own origin story from Horse of a Different Color.
10. "Look at You", 2014: a sweet love song from Gravity.
11. "Lovin' Lately" featuring Tim McGraw, 2017: a laid-back duet.
12. "Fake I.D." featuring Gretchen Wilson, 2011: a party song from the Footloose soundtrack.
13. "That's Why I Pray", 2012: a reflective, faith-filled ballad from Hillbilly Jedi.
14. "Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace", 2007: the title track of their third album.
15. "Freak Parade", 2004: a joyful celebration of misfits from their debut.

Who are Big and Rich?

Big and Rich are Big Kenny, born Kenny Alphin, and John Rich, a former member of the band Lonestar. The two started writing songs together in Nashville in the late 90s and signed with Warner Bros. Records in 2003. Their debut album, Horse of a Different Color, mixed country with rock guitars, rap, gospel choirs and showmanship, and became one of the biggest country albums of 2004. They won the 2004 Billboard Music Award for New Country Duo or Group of the Year.

The MuzikMafia

Big Kenny and John Rich co-founded the MuzikMafia, a loose collective of Nashville artists who met to play music outside the mainstream. Its members included Gretchen Wilson, whose debut hit "Redneck Woman" was co-written by John Rich, the country rapper Cowboy Troy and singer James Otto. The group's motto, music without prejudice, summed up the mix of styles that made Big and Rich stand out.

The story behind 8th of November

"8th of November" honors Niles Harris, a soldier in the 173rd Airborne Brigade who was wounded on November 8, 1965, during a battle in Vietnam in which many of his fellow soldiers were killed. Big Kenny met Harris and wrote the song with John Rich to tell his story, and it opens with a spoken introduction by Kris Kristofferson. It has become a favorite for Veterans Day and military memorials. For more, see our Veterans Day songs.

Lost in This Moment, a wedding favorite

"Lost in This Moment" was written as a wedding song, and it became their only number one in 2007. It is still one of the most popular country choices for a first dance or a ceremony. For more, see our country wedding songs and first dance songs.

Big and Rich albums to start with

• Horse of a Different Color (2004): the breakthrough, with "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)", "Wild West Show" and "Holy Water".
• Comin' to Your City (2005): with the title track and "8th of November".
• Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace (2007): with "Lost in This Moment".
• Gravity (2014): a later album with "Look at You".

Big Kenny and John Rich beyond the duo

Both members have kept busy outside Big and Rich. John Rich has written and produced hits for other country artists, including Gretchen Wilson's records, and won the fourth season of Celebrity Apprentice in 2011. Big Kenny has released solo music and is known for his humanitarian work. The two have reunited regularly to record and tour, and their 2004 hits remain staples of country radio and karaoke nights.

Big and Rich songs for a party

For a tailgate, a bachelorette party or a country night, "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)", "Comin' to Your City", "Big Time", "Fake I.D." and "Wild West Show" keep the energy high. For more, see our bachelorette party songs.

More country artists

If you love Big and Rich, explore our Montgomery Gentry songs, Brooks and Dunn songs and Tim McGraw songs.

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