Old Town Blues Festival with Runaway June, Big & Rich, and more

Big & Rich, a gonzo country duo, rose to fame with "Horse of a Different Color" in 2004. Known for "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)," they blend country with hip-hop. They launched Gretchen Wilson's career and collaborated with artists like Jon Bon Jovi. Despite solo ventures, they reunited for hits like "That's Why I Pray." They founded their own label, releasing chart-topping albums like "Did It for the Party."

Cowboy Troy, born in Dallas, blends country and rap into "hick-hop." He debuted with "Loco Motive" in 2005, featuring the hit "I Play Chicken with the Train." Known for collaborations with Big & Rich, he made history at the 2004 Country Music Awards. Hosting stints on CMT's Nashville Star, and his albums include "Black in the Saddle" and "Demolition Mission." Achieved success with Warner Bros. and went indie with "Saloons on Neptune."