country music star John Rich has released a new album called The Country Truth, which

features songs about the current state of society with titles including I'm offended

and shut up about politics.

In this episode we speak with the musician and entrepreneur about his new album, his new

bank and viral sensation Oliver Anthony.

I'm daily wire editor and chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe at Sunday, August 20th, and

this is an extra edition of Morning Wire.

I'm joined now by country music legend John Rich.

John, thank you for joining us.

So let's jump right in.

You're a prolific songwriter.

Tell us about your new album The Country Truth.

Why did you produce this album now?

Well, the title of the record, The Country Truth, the reason I called it that is because

that's what it is.

It's a bunch of songs that I've written and recorded and they pretty much represent

my perspective and thoughts on what I see going on in the country and what my family

is doing.

It's everything from funny moments to serious moments and some pretty crazy commentary.

I just think it's one of those records that a record label would probably never allow

a record like this one to come out for obvious reasons if you know about the music industry,

but because I'm an independent guy, I said, you know what, this is a great body of work.

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