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William Kenneth Alphin Wiki Biography
William Kenneth Alphin was born on 1 November 1963, in Culpeper, Virginia, USA. He is a country music singer, best known by his stage name Big Kenny, and is half of the duo Big & Rich which has released four studio albums. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Big Kenny? As of late-2016, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $6 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry which began in 1999. Prior to Big & Rich, Kenny recorded a solo album and also wrote songs for other artists. As he continues his career it is expected that his wealth will increase.
After working for a while at Famous Music, Kenny was signed to Hollywood Records in 1999. During his time there, he recorded the album “Live a Little” which had problems with ownership, that led to the delay of its release until 2005. He then left the label and founded the band luvjOi featuring Adam Shoenfeld, which had some success and recorded two albums before disbanding.
Kenny would then befriend John Rich, who is a former leading vocalist of Lonestar. They founded Big & Rich in the early 2000s, and then signed with Warner Bros. Records in 2004. They would release three albums with the label, which are “Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace”, “Comin’ to Your City”, and “Horse of a Different Color”. They had a number one hit entitled “Lost in This Moment” and also had several Top 40 country hits. During this time the two also founded MuzikMafia, which is an association of songwriters and singers. His success as part of Big & Rich helped considerably improve his net worth.
The duo would go on hiatus in 2008, mainly to rehabilitate a neck injury Kenny had sustained in 2001. Eventually, he would start moving his solo career forward once again, recording his second solo album “The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy”. He also became a part of the show “Can You Duet” as a judge, while working on several singles. He then started his own record label entitled Glotown Records and began recording music again. In 2010, he went on his first nationwide tour solo, and performed with a new band. In the same year he released “Big Kenny’s Love Everybody Traveling Musical Medicine Show Mix Tape, Vol. 1”.Aside from his performances and songs, Kenny has also co-written several songs for various artists, such as Martina McBride, Jason Aldean, and Gretchen Wilson; he is responsible for writing the number one hit “Last Dollar (Fly Away)” recorded by Tim McGraw. His successful songwriting work has also helped increase his net worth.
For his personal life, it is known that Kenny married Christlev Carothers in 2005. This was his second marriage, and he had two sons from his first. The couple also have a son and in 2010, they adopted another one. Kenny also does charity work, travelling to Sudan in 2007 to deliver educational and medical supplies. In 2010, he also travelled to Haiti to help during the aftermath of the earthquake which devastated the country.
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William Kenneth Alphin Quick Info
Full Name | Big Kenny |
Net Worth | $6 Million |
Date Of Birth | November 1, 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Culpeper, Virginia, USA |
Height | 6′ 5″ (1.96 m) |
Profession | Singer |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Christiev Carothers |
Children | Dakota Jefferson Holiday Alphin, Lincoln William Holiday Alphin |
Parents | Bill Alphin, Mary Alphin |
Siblings | Charlene Wine |
https://www.facebook.com/bigkenny.tv | |
https://twitter.com/bigkennytv | |
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IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1832040/ |
Allmusic | http://www.allmusic.com/artist/big-kenny-mn0000065412 |
Music Groups | Big & Rich, MuzikMafia, Save a Horse, Lovin’ Lately, Fake ID |
Nominations | Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Event of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Video of the Year, Save a Horse, Lovin’ Lately, Fake ID |
Movies | The Frontier Boys |
TV Shows | Can You Duet, Celebrity Cooking Showdown |
William Kenneth Alphin Important Facts
- Big Kenny and his wife adopted a son, Dakota Jefferson Holiday Alphin, in July 2010.
- Co-partner, with John Rich, of country music duo, Big & Rich.
- Big Kenny and his wife welcomed son, Lincoln William Holiday Alphin, into the world on November 2, 2005.
- Ran real-estate developing company Alphin Development in the 1980s. Was partners with Matt Walker’s father. The company went bankrupt during the real estate recession of 1990. Moved to Nashville in 1992 and began a solo country music career. Used the name Big Kenny Rocks until he met band mate John Rich, then shortened it to Big Kenny.
William Kenneth Alphin Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk | 2016 | writer: “Here for the Party” – as Kenny Alphin | Soundtrack | |
The Office | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Dancing with the Stars | 2006-2012 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Magic Mike | 2012 | writer: “Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy” – as Kenny Alphin | Soundtrack | |
The Apprentice | 2011 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs | 2011 | TV Movie performer: “Lost In This Moment” | Soundtrack | |
Huckabee | 2010 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay | 2009 | producer: “Great Day To Love You” | Soundtrack | |
Best of CMT Music Awards | 2009 | TV Special performer: “Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy” | Soundtrack | |
True Blood | 2008 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
40th Annual Country Music Association Awards | 2006 | TV Special writer: “Hicktown” | Soundtrack | |
CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country | 2006 | Video Game as Kenny Alphin, “Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy” | Soundtrack | |
American Idol | 2006 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Austin City Limits | 2006 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Las Vegas | 2005 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Big & Rich: Gravity Long Form Project | 2015 | Actor | ||
The Frontier Boys | 2012 | Kevin Bracken (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Actor | |
M.I. | 2010 | Short special thanks | Thanks | |
Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund | 2016 | TV Movie | Himself (as Big & Rich) | Self |
IRON WILL: Veterans Battle with PTSD | 2016 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Big Interview with Dan Rather | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Big Kenny and Family | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
The Voice | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Big & Rich | Self |
Inside Fame | 2014 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Larry King Now | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
TakePart Live | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
Huckabee | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
Today | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
Headline Country | 2007-2014 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
Piers Morgan Tonight | 2012 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
2012 CMT Music Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself (as Kenny Alphin) | Self |
Lionel Richie and Friends | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
The Ringmaster General | 2012 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
Christmas in the Black Hills | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
CMT Insider | 2005-2010 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Top 20 Country Countdown | 2009 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
Can You Duet? | 2009 | TV Series | Himself – Judge | Self |
DirecTV Concert Series: Big and Rich | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
41st Annual Country Music Association Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself (as Big & Rich) | Self |
The Early Show | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Interviewee / Musical Guest | Self |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2005-2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
2007 CMT Music Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
Dancing with the Stars | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The 2006 Billboard Music Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself (as Big and Rich) | Self |
40th Annual Country Music Association Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
CMA Red Carpet 2006 | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
Race to the Red Carpet: 2006 Country Music Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself (as Big & Rich) | Self |
CMT Greatest Myths 3: Even More Rumors, Legends and Downright Lies | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
Celebrity Cooking Showdown | 2006 | TV Mini-Series | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
The 48th Annual Grammy Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself (as Big Kenny Alphin) | Self |
MuzikMafia TV | 2005 | TV Series as Big Kenny Alphin | Self | |
The Tony Danza Show | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
60 Minutes | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Singer, Big & Rich | Self |
Blue Collar TV | 2004 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Best of CMT Music Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself (as Big & Rich) | Archive Footage |
CMT Hot 20 Countdown | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
CMT Stacked | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
CMT Insider | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
William Kenneth Alphin Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2014 | HMMA Award | Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) | Best Song – Documentary | Won | |
2014 | HMMA Award | Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) | Best Song – Documentary | Nominated |