US EditionOliver Anthony to go on tour following 'Rich Men North of Richmond' going viral
- Virginia country singer Oliver Anthony is gaining popularity with his song "Rich Men North of Richmond," which criticizes greed and injustice. The song addresses issues like high taxes, welfare abuse, and selfish politicians, resonating with listeners.
- Anthony, a former factory worker, started writing his own music in 2021 as an outlet for his frustrations. He had struggled personally and found meaning in creating music that speaks for the working class and humanity in general.
- Anthony's grizzly acoustic sound and straightforward songwriting style have drawn comparisons to artists like Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers.
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Newly released country song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond,’ from unknown artist, instantly becomes right-wing ‘anthem’
A new country song titled “Rich Men North of Richmond” is taking the right-wing spotlight away from Jason Aldean’s controversial “Try That in a Small Town.” The song
Oliver Anthony to go on tour following 'Rich Men North of Richmond' going viral
Oliver Anthony performing 'Rich Men of Richmond' Radio WV/ Youtube Oliver Anthony to go on tour following 'Rich Men North of Richmond' going viral Jenny Goldsberry August 12, 03:34 PM August 12, 04:10 PM Video Embed Musician Oliver Anthony announced he would be going on tour following his jump to fame earlier this week. Anthony, who lives in Farmville, Virginia, dropped "Rich Men North of Richmond" on…
'Rich Men North of Richmond' Zooms to #1 on iTunes' Country Chart, Anthony Posts Video Reacting to the News
There is a pain ebbing deeply in this country, and it turns out that music is the catharsis that so many Americans are craving. Given that, “country music” has never felt like a more appropriate term. The most recent example of this comes from the viral smash hit “Rich Men North of Richmond” by musical neophyte Oliver Anthony. Despite his relatively unknown status and total lack of big money behind him, Anthony’s hit single has roared up the iTu…
Oliver Anthony Rockets to #1 on iTunes with ‘Rich Men North of Richmond,' Folk Song Condemning D.C. Elites
Singer Oliver Anthony emerged out of nowhere this week to score a major social media hit with his folk song "Rich Men North of Richmond," which has now reached the No. 1 spot on iTunes.
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