John Rich to Co-Host Thursday’s ‘Today’ Show

Written by SLN Staff Writer March 21, 2012

As part of the “Today” show’s week of country co-hosts, John Rich will once again join Hoda Kotb this Thursday, March 22nd on the fourth hour of the popular morning news show. This will be the second time Rich has co-hosted with Hoda. Josh Turner, Lee Brice, and Randy Travis have each taken on the role of co-host so far this week. Kellie Pickler will join Hoda on Friday.

In addition, on March 23rd, Rich will make a guest appearance on Fox News Channel’s program “Red Eye” with Greg Gutfeld which will air at 3 a.m. ET/PT.

Rich is currently in the studio with Big & Rich recording new songs for their forthcoming album out later this year. In addition, The Hollywood Reporter announced that John has signed on to The CW’s tentatively titled “The Star Next Door,” produced by Queen Latifah and Dave Broome, the creator of “The Biggest Loser.” The nationwide singing competition show will feature Gloria Estefan and John Rich as mentors.