So who is the guy that has country music scratching their heads ?
Oliver Anthony, a former factory worker, now a farmer from Farmville, Virginia, recently went viral on social media for his performance of his original song “Rich Men North Of Richmond.” The track has already gained more than 11 million views on YouTube and today bumped Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' down several notches.
Anthony, who has been releasing his own music since 2022 under Oliver Anthony Music, currently holds 18 of the 40 slots on the iTunes Country chart. Rounding out the top 10 are several of Anthony’s other original songs — “I Want to Go Home,” “Virginia” and “Rich Man’s Gold.” These songs sit alongside country hits like Luke Bryan’s recent cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” Jelly Roll’s “Need a Favor,” and Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night.”
Writing since 2021, Anthony revealed that he has struggled with mental health issues and got sober from alcohol. When he was 30 days sober, RADIOWV, a YouTube channel that highlights musicians within West Virginia, asked Anthony to record “Rich Men North Of Richmond” to share on their page.
What does all of this mean for Anthony? We will have to wait and see what the road will bring.
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