#469 – Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain

Oliver Anthony is singer-songwriter who first gained worldwide fame with his viral hit Rich Men North of Richmond. He became a voice for many who are voiceless, with many of his songs speaking to the struggle of the working class in modern American life.

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Oliver's TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@oliveranthonymusic

Oliver's Website: https://oliveranthonymusic.com/

Oliver's FaceBook: https://facebook.com/OliverAnthonyMusicOfficial/

Oliver's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oliveranthonymusic



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OUTLINE:

(00:00) - Introduction

(09:00) - Open mics

(13:03) - Mainstream country music

(22:10) - Fame

(28:06) - Music vs politics

(36:56) - Rich Men North of Richmond

(47:06) - Popularity, money, and integrity

(1:01:54) - Blue-collar people

(1:13:57) - Depression

(1:38:50) - Nature

(2:01:26) - Three-legged cat

(2:09:57) - I Want to Go Home (live performance)

(2:13:36) - Guitar backstory

(2:17:58) - Playing live this year



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