Big & Rich: Country Hits for a Cause Supporting Operation HeartF.E.L.T. Heads to Hard Rock Event Center
Tickets on Sale Now
The “Big & Rich: Country Hits for a Cause Supporting Operation HeartF.E.L.T.” is heading to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Tuesday, October 14 at 8 p.m.
One night only! Experience the high-energy, chart-topping duo Big & Rich as they bring their explosive mix of country, rock, and pure fun to the stage. Sing along with hits like "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" while supporting Operation HeartF.E.L.T.'s mission to feed children in need. This is more than a concert—it's the ultimate country party with a purpose.
Tickets starting at $40 are available now via casino.hardrock.com and Ticketmaster. 100% of the concert proceeds will benefit Operation HeartF.E.L.T.
Big & Rich, a dynamic country music duo formed in Nashville around 1998, consists of Big Kenny (Kenny Alphin) and John Rich. Known for their distinctive blend of rock-infused country with elements of hip-hop and dance, the duo has carved out a unique space in the genre. Their high-energy performances and genre-bending sound have made them a polarizing yet highly influential act in the country music world.
Before teaming up, both Kenny and John experienced individual setbacks in their careers, which led them to collaborate and form the "MuzikMafia" collective in Nashville. The group became a hub for artists pushing the limits of country music, and it wasn’t long before Big & Rich caught the attention of major labels.
In 2003, after Martina McBride recorded their song "She's A Butterfly," the duo signed with Warner Brothers Nashville. Their debut album, Horse of a Different Color, became a commercial sensation, going multi-platinum and producing the smash hit "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)." The album’s success helped solidify their place in the country music landscape.
Their subsequent albums, Comin’ to Your City and Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace, continued their chart dominance, with the latter spawning their only number-one single, "Lost in This Moment."
Big & Rich are celebrated for pushing the boundaries of country music, blending genres and sounds that have inspired a new generation of artists. Their lasting influence and ability to reinvent the genre have earned them a dedicated fan base and a significant place in the evolution of country music.
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