Rich Miller - Bio

Rich Miller was destined to get in to show business. His great grandfather was a star on Vaudeville, and his father owned part of a small circus and carnival. Rich’s love of radio and music as a boy later evolved into working as a DJ by day and playing guitar in the clubs at night. When Epic recording artist and #1 hit songwriter Don King heard Rich’s guitar playing and songwriting and he encouraged him to move to Nashville. While intending to pursue a career as a recording artist Rich landed "On Air" at legendary WSM radio where he wound up broadcasting daily for 15 years! He hosted the Arbitron #1 rated evening show "Live From The Wildhorse" on WSM-FM and scored exclusive one-on-one interviews with everyone from Garth Brooks to NASCAR stars.

In the late 90’s Rich became the voice of Nashville’s Fox TV affiliate, you also may have heard him on CMT,GAC, TNN, UPN, PAX, and as announcer for the nationally telecast ICM Awards. Rich has also voiced national level projects for major record labels including Sony, Warner/Word, Epic, Columbia, Mercury, Universal, and others. He’s voiced projects for KC and The Sunshine Band, and Murrah Music, as well as radio commercials for, Kroger, The Eagles, Sam Ash Music Stores, and many more. As an emcee he’s hosted live events for up to 20,000 people and is the requested announcer of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International (NSAI) annual Hall of Fame Inductions.

After the 9/11 tragedy, Rich tuned in to the world of Christian Music. He co-created, writes and hosts the

Power Source Top 20 “Songs Of Faith, Family And Country” a weekly Country music radio show syndicated nationwide! He also writes and hosts "We Worship," a syndicated Contemporary Christian music show. In addition Rich hosts many radio specials for Impact Radio Networks. The recent hour long George Strait interview Rich hosted was broadcast on nearly 350 stations across the USA. “We Worship” was named “Best Syndicated Worship Program” in 2004 and 2005 by The American Christian Music Awards. The Christian Country Music Association presented Rich their “Above and Beyond Award” in 2003 and a special leadership award in 2004. He is the current (3 time) Inspirational Country Music “Radio Personality Of The Year” honored at the nationally broadcast awards show. He’s also a three time nominee and a two time winner of “Best Show” at the “March Of Dimes Achievement In Radio Air Awards.”

As an ASCAP published songwriter Rich’s songs have been recorded by artists including acclaimed singer/songwriter John Foster (Steve Holy, Beach Boys) and The Fox Brothers (5 time Christian Country music group of the year). You can hear Rich’s electric guitar playing featured on the Power Source Top 20 theme song. He’s played “In The Round” at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café, onstage at California’s popular Morro Bay Harbor Festival, at the Gibson Guitar Showcase “Blue’s Night, and at many Nashville area venues alongside both nationally known and local musicians.

Rich’s charitable work includes The MS. Society, The American Cancer Society, MDA, Kids Fighting Aids, The City of Hope and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.