US Edition‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer Oliver Anthony cancels Knoxville show over ticket prices
- The Cotton Eyed Joe bar faced backlash for selling highly-priced tickets to an event featuring Oliver Anthony, the performer of the popular working class anthem "Cotton Eyed Joe."
- Anthony claims that he did not agree to these exorbitant ticket prices and expressed his disapproval, stating that he believes ticket prices should range from $25 to $40. He also disassociated himself from any miscommunication that may have occurred.
- As a result of the controversy, the show at the Cotton Eyed Joe bar was canceled and no alternative date or location has been announced.
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Oliver Anthony cancels upcoming show over high ticket prices
Singer and songwriter Oliver Anthony is attempting to run his business himself, but his efforts to keep ticket prices low have forced him to cancel an upcoming concert in Knoxville, Tennessee. Anthony, who turned down an $8 million record deal, wants to cap his ticket prices to no more than $40 per ticket to see the show. When he found out that Knoxville venue Cotton Eyed Joe was attempting to sell VIP tickets, he immediately put a stop to it. …
"Rich Men North of Richmond" Singer Cancels Concert Over Pricey Tickets
Last month, country-folk singer Oliver Anthony scored an unexpected hit when his song "Rich Men North of Richmond" went viral. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, which meant Anthony made history as the first artist with no prior history with the chart to debut in the top spot. Anthony is currently touring, but fans who were hoping to see the 31-year-old at one of his shows in Knoxville, Tennessee this month are out of luck—at le…
Oliver Anthony Cancels Show Over High Ticket Prices: 'My Shows Should Never Cost More Than $40'
Singer Oliver Anthony canceled his upcoming Tennessee show due to high-priced tickets. The “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer/songwriter walked away from plans to perform at the “Cotton Eyed Joe” venue after the bar planned to charge $99 per ticket and $200 for adding a meet and greet, according to the New York Post. He described the issue in an Instagram post where he stated, “Don’t buy $90 Cotton Eyed Joe tickets or $200 for a meet and greet…
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