John Rich Calls on Fans for Help: ‘I WAS ROBBED!’
Rich is offering a unique reward for information.
Photo Courtesy John Rich
John Rich is turning to the public for help after his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was stolen, and he’s offering a reward for anyone who can help track it down.
The singer/songwriter and one-half of the chart-topping duo Big & Rich took to social media over the weekend to share the news. Along with photos of the missing ATV, Rich explained that the vehicle was stolen and urged fans and followers to be on the lookout.
“I WAS ROBBED! Someone stole my ATV…It’s a Polaris Sportsmen 850. Pay close attention to the tires…Very unique,” Rich wrote in a post.
The hitmaker encouraged fans to keep their eyes open for suspicious listings online and to alert him immediately if they come across the ATV.
“If you find this for sale anywhere online, take a screen shot and post it in the comments! If you help me find it, I’ll send you an autographed guitar,” he promised.
Rich also clarified in the comments that the theft did not occur because he left the keys inside the ATV.
A day later, he returned to social media with an update, expressing gratitude to fans who had already started searching the internet and sharing leads.
“I really appreciate all of you ‘keeping an eye out’ for this…My main goal is to find out WHO the thief is,” Rich added. “He’s gonna have a very bad day if we can find him.”
The plea for help comes just as Rich has been making headlines for another cause close to his heart, his opposition to a proposed methane power plant in Cheatham County, Tennessee.
Operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the project has faced pushback from Rich and other local residents who are concerned about its impact on the community.
Rich has used his platform to rally against the plant, meeting with local leaders, speaking to media outlets, and encouraging Tennesseans to stand with him in opposing the project.
“I could’ve called the president and said, ‘We have a problem in Tennessee,’” he told Fox 17. “But I wanted to give TVA the opportunity to do the right thing.”
Calling his opposition to the plant a “passion project,” Rich made it clear that he will not back down.
“The only way I let this go is if the president of the United States looks me in the eye and says, ‘John, we have to build this in Cheatham County.’ Until that day, this fight continues,” he vowed.
For now, the TVA is continuing its evaluation process and is expected to release a “major environmental report” on the proposed site by September 22.
While Rich is often involved with political issues, he says he does not have plans to pursue political office.
I’m not interested in political office, but I would take a position as a “Citizen Advocate” working as a go between The POTUS and regular citizens who need to be heard, and protected from some of the egregious things they endure in this country. Helping good people is my goal,” he revealed.
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