During a recent show in South Carolina, Big & Rich had thousands of audience members joining in a powerful sing-along to “God Bless America.”
The duo, comprised of John Rich and Big Kenny, performed at the Rock the Country music festival in Anderson County, South Carolina, over the weekend. This two-day country music festival series, which travels to seven small towns across the United States, featured an impressive lineup of country music icons, including Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr., and more.
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As Big & Rich took to the stage in front of a sea of excited fans, they seized the moment to lead a massive, collective rendition of “God Bless America,” a staple song that has been part of their concerts for many years.
Before launching into the patriotic anthem, John Rich addressed the audience with a message, stating, “This is the most important song any American can be singing at this exact minute.”
“God Bless America” was originally written by legendary songwriter Irving Berlin during World War I in 1918. He later revised it in 1938 for singer Kate Smith, and it then went on to become the iconic song it is today.
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As for Big & Rich, they are currently busy on tour with Gretchen Wilson for their “Celebration Tour,” bringing together a lineup of country legends.
Most recently, the duo made a surprise appearance at CMA Fest, where they joined HARDY to close out the festival’s weekend with a performance of their 2004 smash hit, “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy).”
Check out the video below to see Big & Rich’s South Carolina crowd singing “God Bless America” at the top of their lungs.