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John Rich of ‘Big and Rich’ Loses a Great Lady In His Life

Our thoughts and prayers are with our friend John Rich.  This week he lost his beloved grandmother, Ann “Granny” Rich .  “Granny” Rich was the inspiration behind his whiskey line…

Our thoughts and prayers are with our friend John Rich.  This week he lost his beloved grandmother, Ann "Granny" Rich .  "Granny" Rich was the inspiration behind his whiskey line he named "Granny Rich Reserve" and calls her a great lady in his life.  She passed this week at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke.

John Rich has always been a friend to this radio station.  When Tanner was out with one of his cancer surgeries , John came running when we asked him to guest host the show one day.  He never hesitates to lend a hand and he never disappoints.  We are thinking of him as he mourns this beloved and very important lady in his life.

For more about John's sweet Granny just go right here

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.