#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 X:https://x.com/AintGottaDollar
Oliver’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/oliver_anthony_music_
Oliver’s YouTube:https://youtube.com/@oliveranthonymusic
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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