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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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! 🙏🇺🇸😁