I Finally Heard the Viral Country Song EVERYONE is Talking About.

[@craigmoen1430]

Just for posterity- this song debuted at #1 on Billboards Hot 100. No label, no marketing, no corporate middlemen, no big radio push. 100% organic.

[@donnarose440]

He has like 150k downloads, if he get's a million, Oliver goes platinum. Lets make it happen!

[@Hail2DThief]

Just astroturfed to high heaven.

[@craigmoen1430]

@@Hail2DThief i don't think that means what you think it means.

[@Chile_N]

I'm not even into country music but I felt this all the way in Southern Africa ..🔥🔥🔥

[@craigmoen1430]

@@Chile_N I think if you were going to categorize it, it would fall into 'Folk Music,' rather than 'Country Music.'

[@ghostinthemachine5821]

Dude came walking outta the hills with his dogs and a guitar. Fuckin legend 😎👌

[@honkhonklersr.4340]

He's from the Piedmont area, not the hills. He's still 100% based. Yes, a legend too!

[@kingmasterlord]

100% we out here. they think there's nothing in these backwoods but meth necks and pillbillies

[@jeffreyallen-uw9uh]

100%

[@JC-es5un]

He turned down an 8 million dollar record deal so he could homestead on his farm and live in a little camper. This man takes integrity to another level.

[@JC-es5un]

@superbadgeethan8335 I’m sure he isn’t hurting with ITunes sales, and going that route he owns his own music, not a record label

[@gregorywellssr7857]

It was probably at 12 million views and number 1 on iTunes when he went and played a damn free show at a farmer's market that he already had scheduled.He then spent hours meeting and greeting,that's the only way Fox News could find him to get an interview.I think you're right,this is a whole different kind of dude.Something we really need right now,a ROLE MODEL.

[@johnjohn37371]

I mean, tbf, his trailer is paid for and sits on 90 acres, so I think he'll be fine either way...

[@meanoldwoman5771]

If he had accepted that deal, we would have never heard this song.

[@SymphonicEllen]

@@johnjohn37371 I would wager it's 90 acres that he probably has to pay property tax on. Just because you own land and a home doesn't mean you get to stop paying on it. The government finds a way to get money from you, unless you're drawing government benefits. Those aren't taxed, because it literally IS tax money that people already paid in, but they'll still get you with inflation which is the hidden tax on everyone that affects grocery prices etc, and makes your money worth less.

[@Pandamonium626]

This song is more folk than country. Easy to miss the difference if you don't listen to the genres much. This guy is a real one, too. He made a post about how he's been flooded with offers from record labels and turned down an $8 million deal because he doesn't want tour buses or jets or to play sold-out stadiums. He wrote this music to help him cope with his mental issues and addiction and that's all. He's played a couple of gigs in NC and they've been huge crowds. He's a humble guy, that's for sure.

[@onsesejoo2605]

Bob Dylan wasn't too far from this in the early 60's musically.

[@Thebob6]

And all blues.

[@matthewwright57]

Americana.

[@deadnorth8648]

Country died in the 80s Garth Books just humped the dead horse

[@vidicisgod]

Bluegrass. His resonating guitar gives it away

[@hazthematt]

I tear up every time I hear this song. I use to work 70hrs a week for years on end, hardly seeing my wife and 3 kids. I finally made it out of warehouse/factory work into IT. It hurts knowing good people are still struggling and not everyone has the opportunities I do. We need to stop being divisive towards each other and focus on the biggest problem that most of todays problems stem from, the political and financial elite. The whole world is enslaved by these corporations and politicians. Whether its the slavery of the Kongo mining cobalt or the more comfortable slavery of the American middle and lower class. We are all being taken advantage of.

[@scottjames1401]

Brother, 100%

[@baldandbeardiful7049]

Preach, brother!

[@BP__c]

Your story sounds like mine. Glad you made it out

[@JuiC30]

Dude I am South African and this songs speaks to me, and I think this song will speak to the World.

[@sunshynff]

I agree with all of your comments except your feelings on this song, how can you not see it does exactly what you claim you want to stop seeing in this world?? It kicks down on poor people, it promotes the baseless claim that all liberals are pedophiles, how is that not divisive or a political hand grenade? Why do you think one party glommed onto the song so quickly and tried to make it their anthem. So much so, Oliver himself condemned them for using it at the debates the other night. If it's truly a song about the working class, it shouldn't kick down on poor folks from the working class, it should promote unity, hell, maybe even unions. Here's a an appropriate, respectful response to this song, in the form of Irish Folk music....kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHS5q2ponrmZfMUsi=PpW4I-lwZvck4WB1

[@andrewpinson1268]

In the last three weeks I have listened to hundreds and hundreds of reactions, read thousands of comments. It makes me sad, but also happy. I see in your eyes and what you say that like others you get this song, you appreciate the passion of his singing. You like others understand what is going on better than I thought the world did. At 72 I was beginning to loose hope on the country. Thanks for the reaction.

[@18videowatcher41]

I absolutely LOVE this. Not only is he spitting straight facts, but he’s singing the crap out of it by putting his entire heart and soul into it! 🤘😄❤️

[@IdentifiantE.S]

The song is so cool 😮

[@martycech5844]

Yup, I agree. Love them dogs too

[@chandlerbraaten847]

This song has blown up because its 100 percent relatable to the vast majority of not just Americans but people from all over the world.

[@ajurado800]

I have never seen so many international reactions to an American country song.

[@MelissaAnneK2770]

Oliver Anthony hits people deep. He's exactly what we need. I've watched more than 70 reactions. All were the same.

[@gregorywellssr7857]

Damn I shoulda counted,I've watched a ton of em,but I don't think 70.

[@MelissaAnneK2770]

@@gregorywellssr7857 I'm over 100 now. I counted because I knew from the first time I watched that this would be huge. And it is. Now I'm listening to his other songs, which are also amazing. Cheers!!

[@iangwaltney2316]

That's what I've noticed too. Doesn't seem to matter who is reacting to the song, they are floored

[@esterwyman]

@@gregorywellssr7857OVER A HUNDRED 🤷‍♀️

[@MillieTyler-q1g]

Me too! I can’t stop watching reactions! My husband must be the only person on the planet who hasn’t listened yet. He’s out of state right now. I told him not to listen till someone is there to record him. I wish someone had been recording me. They would have seen me crying. I’ll never forget when I got my first paycheck and saw how much was taken out. I loved this man’s reaction to Rich Men. Alex Hefner- I like him a lot. I’m listening to all these people I never knew existed. This song is bringing people together in many different ways.

[@samchatham6487]

This guy single handedly helped the country learn it's not right vs left, it's Americans vs the government. And that's a beautiful thing.

[@gigantor62]

No! It's the world verses the establishment.

[@asabovesobelow-369-8]

Very well said 👏

[@John_Thundergun]

​@@gigantor62🎯

[@thewalruswasjason101]

Trump was already trying to drain the government swamp tho

[@gagereed486]

@@gigantor62no, it isn’t. If the world were capable of being harmonious it would’ve happened by now If you’re American, your first concern should be America. And right now it’s definitely Americans vs our government.

[@MountainMetal]

Thank-you, Alex. As hard-hitting as the lyrics are, it's his humble and authentic spirit that really drives them home, and that comes through loud and clear.

[@Nox-jx9rz]

this song has gone pretty global because it's just so relatable to so many people. this is what old school blue grass used to be. when music had meaning and a message. no flashy lights, no gogo dancers. just a man singing his heart out for something he believes. and in that 3 min song he is unifying millions of people. dude man turned down a 8 mil dollar contract. and is travelling around atm going to local areas and farmers markets and people have been traveling otr to see him in person. it's a pretty inspiring thing going on right now.

[@carnage7005]

I don't remember old school bluegrass promoting the "welfare queen" trope, fatphobia, and blaming poor people

[@bringbackcommonsense528]

@@carnage7005 there are many that abuse welfare and it needs to be called out. He isn't targeting the ones who are genuine.

[@carnage7005]

@@bringbackcommonsense528 at a rate of about 1%. Such a small rate that it's not worth demonizing anyone. And just because someone wants some sweets didn't give anyone else the right to judge them or accuse them of fraud.

[@carnage7005]

also the overweight woman he never even accused of abusing anything. He said if you're a fat woman he doesn't want his taxes to pay for snap eligible food if it's food he doesn't approve of. People need to mind their own business.

[@bringbackcommonsense528]

@@carnage7005 I suggest you listen to the song again nowhere does he say woman. If you automatically think he is talking about a woman then you need to look at your way of thinking. If someone is using someone else's dollers that they have worked hard and earned then its taxed. People do not have the right to abuse it and need to remember how they got that money.

[@dragonstorm8171]

Theres just something that seperates this song from the rest. He tells the facts, doesn't sugar coat anything, says what everyone else is thinking, yet his delivery is soulful, and you can actually feel his emotions thru the music. And the fact that hes turned down record deals just shows hes really about just sending and spreading the message with no other intentions other than to bring people together. And the fact him and his guitar can bring people together with one simple message is a lost art in music these days. Its all manufactured, cookie cutter tracks. We need more music like this in the world today. Im not even a country fan, but whenever i see this video pop up, i always give it a watch, such an amazing song!

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

This dude is the real deal, the emotion in those lyrics hit like a sledgehammer

[@M11969]

"I wish politicians would look out for miners, not just minors on an island somewhere" Hope that helps.

[@Jpow5734]

And him being from Appalachia and the surrounding Virginia area makes that even more impactful

[@MegaGalaxyGames]

yeah the first time I heard this Epstein/Political bar it cut deep!

[@anitaodom5155]

@@MegaGalaxyGames Let's not forget about Haiti, too.

[@gregjohnston455]

"... minors on an island somewhere." Politicians sexually molest children on Epstein's Island.

[@hayleybartek8643]

@@anitaodom5155 How about Maui? Homeowners getting calls from "green energy investment" companies wanting to buy their burned-down properties before the bodies are even cold yet.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I have watched a lot of reactions from people that don’t ever listen to country music. So many of them after listening for a bit they pause and say “man’s got bars “ 😂 I love it so much

[@luiswiley86]

As a metal head (all of us) we can agree when we see raw talent, we are genuinely appreciative of that. This guys voice is so piercing that it has no choice but to hit home!

[@Daggoth2424]

I moved to a new house this week with no internet and no TV for a few days, just phone service. I heard this song before I moved and it's been stuck in my head 24/7 for a week! I've been working hard all day, doing projects around the new house.. this song has been in my head 24/7. He hit my soul with this one. God Bless!

[@melgillham462]

The classic, with a twist. The plights of the common man battling the tyrants at the top. The man and his dobro are spittin pure Appalachian folk gold. Hes the genuine article too. Hes not about the fame and fortune, he has a 9 minute intro vid on his channel he put out pre release. And since then, has turned down an 8 million dollar contract in the music industry.

[@aaronmartin7086]

I'm not a country fan but this song hits deep.

[@davidbycroft]

If this song doesn't hit you deep, you're part of the reason it hits so many people deep. It's not just American that can relate, anyone around the world whos just slogging along, trying to make ends meat feels this. Corruption and power hungry people are everywhere, in all corners of the world (except Antarctica, cause that shits too cold) and they'll happily spend billions to keep themselves at the top of the proverbial food chain.

[@amandaguest7742]

Wow this guys voice is amazing and the lyrics are so strong and true. Love it.

[@WristwatchAddiction]

The fact that Oliver Anthony keeps saying his own voice isn’t that great just makes me like him more. His voice will be iconic in a decade

[@IdentifiantE.S]

He’s so talented 👏

[@amandaguest7742]

@@WristwatchAddiction yes ur right

[@amandaguest7742]

@@IdentifiantE.S he really is

[@TheReveredNinja]

This song became viral right around the time I got news that I was being laid-off from work. Needless to say, its been really hitting home. I love it. Awesome reaction like always, Alex!

[@Wedelj]

That’s rough. Hang in there, it’s always darkest before the dawn.

[@TheReveredNinja]

@Wedelj Thank you so much. Wishing you the absolute best too!

[@Scolof99]

'I've Got To Get Sober' is another really good one from him.

[@dukecunning7046]

I've watched at least 300 reactions to this song as well as every interview OA has made. What I've noticed is that lots of people fall in love with OA just from this song. But, every little bit of extra information; from his songs, interviews (he has only done 2 interviews -- Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson), etc. -- my respect and admiration for him has only increased! Really appreciated your reaction! Keep up your great work! 🙂❤

[@JamesDavis-qg4jl]

He says I'm so tired, I can't take it any more. Then he just hits us right in the feels with the truth. Man, how powerful!

[@patriciadavis1393]

And I am Canadian I love music reaction videos and I have never seen as many reaction videos ever to a song and I have never listened to so many😂😂😂😂 the consensus is he speaks the truth for people worldwide I've seen reactions from South Africa to Sweden to England 1 reactor said this is the world's Anthem because it's not about colour or religion or anything anymore it's about rich people trying to get rid of the middle-class people and have only rich and poor The Haves and the Have Nots😮😮 I'm an old lady I've been saying this for 20-plus years and maybe people will think it's a conspiracy theory but look around you this is what happening I have never seen so much homelessness in my country and everything is so expensive no one can afford everything and even at my age I am fearful of losing my roof over my head and that's so wrong for anyone not have a place to rest their head❤❤❤

[@lindabergman3127]

Neither have i😂 I love watching all the reactions 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shawnadams1460]

For those that dont know, the type of guitar Oliver is playing is called a Dobro. It is kind of like combining a acustic guitar with a banjo. My grandfather played one, as well as a steel guitar, they looked like a table top guitar with foot pedals and a metal slider that was used to get that 'twang' reverb in older country songs. I miss him terribly, and I know this song would have brought a tear to his eye. He was NOT a religious man, he used to say "I leave that saving our soul stuff to the missus, but good God I hate politicians! They dont give a $#!T about us until its time to vote!" Oliver is spitting straight truth here. The rich men north of Richmond do NOT care about us, that is why they constantly increase the cost of goods, move jobs away, and refuse to raise wages....all in the name of profit, damn the consequences.

[@Anthonyking166]

Thanks for reacting to this song bro, it means a lot to everyone who doesn't have a voice that reaches to the masses

[@justwondering3800]

Never get tired of listening to this song. Every time it's goosebumps or tears. Oliver Anthony could just drive from town to town across America and sing this one song with we the people and healing would happen. 💕

[@OhrionReacts]

Great video man! Not a country person either. But this was great to listen to. Hope your well homie!

[@lukewelch9952]

Alex I have subbed to you on and off because you ignore my comments lol, but bro I'm back, you got this right. I feel this guy. I have worked 60 to 70 hours a week for 5 years. I hear people complaining about a 40 hour a week job and mandatory overtime had been my life for my family. I never hesitated for my boys and my gal. But you do get burnt out and die inside everyday. I wish I had a platform that took care of me but I don't so I work. I appreciate you and love what you do, just hate that I'm the Stan fan lol.

[@HarshFrequencies]

This song made me ugly cry. You can FEEL the pain.

[@wildmouse5888]

People can feel his pain and then relate it to their own pain. There is also a massive undercurrent of justified anger. If that turns to rage, look out!

[@indiandeuce]

Its facts delivered in authentic way. No Autotune or heavy studio production.

[@ajallday1571]

Alex, your tone and dementor changed from the beginning of the song to the end... That's all we needed to see... Your right, the song is amazing.

[@minuszero2119]

This song will be an anthem for a new revolution.

[@polarbearcraze19]

You should check out how many views to this now. Got over 60 million views now and still going strong. Even hit in CHINA!?! Now that tells you that this hits ALL working people and not just in America. Keep up the Great work educating people and uniting even more!! Had to become a follower after seeing your reaction. God Bless you and thank you for giving me hope for the future I am leaving behind. So much love from a Great Grandma in WA. State.

[@1989Rosie]

Yes!! 🇺🇸💸🙌🏼 I live on an Indiana farm surrounded by popcorn and soybean fields. I’m a country music fan, always have been, but I’ll listen to anything if it grabs my attention. This isn’t a country song though- it’s a song for our country. I’ve never heard something so meaningful, anything so powerful or anyone pour their heart and soul out like this man has. This video is an actual blue collar worker who shows his real, raw emotions and he’s fed up. He’s done with the bullshit that we all see but no one has the balls to say. I’ve dealt with my fair share of depression/anxiety and other issues so I can completely relate to his emotional suffering. Turning down an initial $8M in offers from record labels, he just wants to convey his message- he is spittin facts and this… THIS is “woke” talk, an actual great awakening. He opens his small town performances with verses from the Bible, everyone is listening and it’s such a crazy, beautiful thing. He’s the exact light that this dark world needs and it holds a glimmer of hope. I pray that this changes us in a positive way and helps us ALL come together as one; no matter your ethnicity, religion, social status, age, gender- the list goes on. The man has such amazing vocals, what a damn powerful 3 minutes. Preach it brother. ❤️‍🩹🤝🏻

[@jeffreyallen-uw9uh]

POWERFUL AF -Thanks for the post Rosie🌎

[@forestgirl22]

This is amazing, and true in almost every country in the world. I can definitely relate when I was working bars/hospitality industry, too many companies charging less than minimum wage once the hours add up, you get left with basically nothing, So this resonates 100% with me.

[@dgator3599]

So happy you decided to react to this song. It's been a while since I've seen you, so glad you are doing well.

[@paulayala6174]

It's funny how you said that you don't follow or react to Country music, then go on to basically describe the entire Country genre you explain what you loved about this song. Country is referred to "3 chords and the truth" for a reason!

[@Grizzly_6623]

As a guy that pretty much only listens to indie/reddirt/neo-outlaw country music (and Alex’s movie reactions of course) I’d can definitely say one of the coolest parts of people finding this song is witnessing their first exposure to this kind of music, it’s beautiful

[@Grizzly_6623]

I drop these on a lot of country reaction videos and it never seems to play out but maybe here it will 🤷🏻‍♂️ any way shoutout Alex from one of your movie pals 🤙🏼 Colter Wall - Sleeping on the Blacktop (Original 16) Turnpike Troubadours - Good Lord Lorrie Tyler Childers - Nose on the Grindstone Ryan Bingham - Junky Star Sturgill Simpson - Welcome to Earth (Pollywog) Whiskey Myers - Broken Window Serenade The White Buffalo - Hogtied Like a Rodeo Zach Bryan - Something in the Orange There’s some music that’ll change your life

[@GenXcidal]

Damn, dude just dropped my Spotify Playlist. 😂 I'd add on "Keep the Wolves Away" by Uncle Lucius.

[@ninjabiatch101]

"29 Million people can't be wrong.... Historically I think that may be inaccurate." Is one of the funniest sentences I think I've ever heard.

[@stephenmorgan7233]

Great song, it really is the voice of the American people.

[@gigantor62]

People all over the world not just Americans.

[@neil4920]

I'm from England and the song speaks for me too.

[@stephenmorgan7233]

@@neil4920 great to hear!

[@MichaelWilliams-vr9cx]

The line that moves me the most is "r people like me, people like you." He's singing the truth and speaking to all of us!

[@matthewrodriguez9999]

Here's something that will prob shock you Alex Hefner Oliver Anthony was just added to the Blue Ridge Rock Festival line up simple cause how this song blew the fuck up. Why idk he's the odd ball in a line up that includes Slipknot, Sleep Token, Till Lindemann, Five Finger Death Punch, Lamb of God, Lorna Shore, Jinjer, Electric Callboy, Megadeath, Papa Roach, Baby Metal, Pantera, many many many more

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Wow. I just checked the list, that's pretty mind blowing.

[@housemancreationsco]

FINALLY!! been waiting for you to react to this. I love how into the music you get and how you articulate what song mean to you. "Spitting straight facts", perfect way to describe it lol. I'm with you not really listening to country. I can't stand anything from main stream country for the last 15 years (grew up listening in the late 80's and 90's). I've listened to this at least once a day since it popped up and still am not tired of it.

[@anthonycoffey902]

I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada and I approve this message. I feel like this is a world wide message, people globally have had enough 💯✊

[@JD-iv4jt]

It's world wide he is speaking to everyone who feels forgotten, used and abused. The world is full of forgotten people who are feed up with the world and the rich who wants to control everything and everyone.

[@dannelosthoff2942]

I'm not a country fan, but this song is great!! Glad you reviewed it!....Can I request you review a song from a new artist Preston Pablo called Flowers need Rain? He's very talented! Great voice!

[@ell1s_gaming431]

his new song "i want to go home" dropped yesturday and is #1 on trending. his music speak for most people. no matter what music u like. real, raw, emotion.

[@amandam.4841]

If you enjoyed this depiction of "country music" (which seems more folk blended with bluegrass in my opinion), you'd likely enjoy Tyler Childers' music too. He's another example of this kind of "singing so hard you can feel it in your soul'-- try Nose On The Grindstone 😊

[@Jimmy55don]

What connects him with millions of people is he sings a couple of lines about what is messed up and then sings for people like me for people like you. That little line has a lot of people of any race saying hell yeah! he's just like me. He seems to be the real deal scoffing at record label contracts and trying to make it off Spotify, You Tube and social media which is a considerable sum. God bless him for waking up so many people to the fact that there is no reason for us to hate and disrespect each other, we need to channel our hate to the RMNR.

[@trevorkenny]

Time to add Country to your playlists my man.

[@randylahey8207]

His interview with Joe Rogan speaks to how down to earth and reasonable of a man he is. Music heals like nothing else in this world, and he used it as a vehicle for his own transformation. We are very blessed to have such a decent human getting exposure at such a perilous moment in time. G.O.D bless and protect him...

[@KittensmiataNC1]

If it wasn't for you dude I would have never heard this song thank you

[@jenyjane24]

Glad to see you react to this song. I sent a message and I am sure many people did. Glad that the sheer amount of views finally got you. I know it's not your norm, but it was awesome!

[@LeeorEngelstein]

Country has a few different sub genres associated within it. We have Nashville pop country (Morgan wallen), traditional country (Chris Stapleton), and Appalachian country (Tyler Childers and Oliver Anthony) My personal favorite is Appalachian country because it still feels unadulterated and free from corporate control and pressure. Obviously a lot more nuance but this is the 50,000 ft overview.

[@jay-remedy-plz]

Sooo… Bluegrass?

[@LeeorEngelstein]

@@jay-remedy-plz sorta. Bluegrass is considered a part of Appalachian country.

[@mojobag01]

As an English musician I have found Appalachian music deeply inspiring, seems to have a melancholy that relates to our own.

[@jay-remedy-plz]

@@LeeorEngelstein Ok yeah it overlaps from time to time, so it’s hard to draw definite lines. When I definitely want something that I don’t often hear, It has a way of touching a nerve even if a song’s lyrics might be about something less serious. The flow of the songs sits just right. Thx

[@NobodyAwsum]

This is officially called Americana. It's bluegrass/folk from the deep roots of the states. Old coal country/Appalachia.

[@wescobble9784]

I love the fact that he is doing all of this without selling his song to some greedy music industry producer! He didn't sell his soul or his music to make money! He really isn't out to make money. He just has a message... whether you like it or not! That is what makes him that much more beautiful and pure! Just a man and his dobro and a microphone and recording in his backyard and has a message for all of us! THAT'S REAL!!!

[@Liz-cmc313]

Oliver speaks about how we all feel.

[@tamiramos5873]

Please go down the Oliver Anthony rabbit hole. Its not too deep but his songs are. He only has a few others. I suggest to do the following: I've Got to Get Sober, Ain't Got a Dollar, Virginia, Feeling Purdy Good, Doggonit, I Want to go Home, and Rich Man's Gold. Until he outs out more...this is all he has. Most have a video to go along with it. Very organic videos.

[@christopherrobillard8789]

I listen to this song at least 20 times everyday (no exaggeration) because with everything I'm going through, it's nice to know that even though I might feel alone, I'm not alone, and more people have the same feelings and views as me.

[@uniqueone2731]

I’m new to your channel. Thank you so much for being so honest. Unfortunately I felt the need to thank you for that because it’s so rare today. I’m a new fan of your channel

[@jonathangordon9911]

I'm not a country fan either. As a matter of fact I usually hate it. But I find myself listening to this song on repeat not because it suits my musical tastes, but because he's saying what I've been thinking for 3 years. The government has been showing us for decades that they don't give a crap about us. They do what lines their wallets with gold and gives them what they want regardless of who it hurts.

[@targgthewise2892]

This song literally gives me goose bumps every time I hear it.

[@brandonp3039]

I just want to say I appreciate your channel. I enjoy your reactions every time they are genuine and I can tell you listen with intent. This man portrayed genuine, authentic art. 👌 can’t beat it.

[@grahamallen8363]

It's an amazing song, the fact that it has resonated with people all around the world is beautiful. You need to give Nose to the grindstone by Tyler Childers a listen. I'm a life long metal head and love it

[@KinevW]

no song has moved me like this one. Man, it hits you...

[@twistedminds5862]

if sound of freedom is the most important movie of this generation, this is the most important song

[@theseanie9958]

did you unironically say that sound of freedom is the most important movie of this generation LMFAO

[@breesybird9207]

I’m not sure if this is a joke or not

[@twistedminds5862]

@@theseanie9958 i did, and i mean it. do you disagree ? do you not value the safety of children ?

[@SeanRoberts]

​@theseanie9958 guessing you never watched the movie and just repeat the bashing from the M5M

[@deadbunnyking]

Sound of freedom is based on a lie. Nothing in that movie actually happened.

[@Cheecher421]

I’ve been with you since hip hop kid reacts so I’m glad I was here for your first country song. Great reaction as always Alex and the song is an absolute masterpiece. Have a great day.

[@vince_seba]

Never heard of you until today bloke, but you're a great reactor. You have genuine talent.

[@daltonbauer2053]

This song speaks volumes

[@kelliephoenix]

Awesome reaction, thank you! 😊 Oliver Anthony sings to my soul❣️🙏

[@christianpcassidy3753]

Great reaction! I don't regularly listen to country music either, but this song was so powerful. You can tell in his voice that he's feeling this for real, it's his honest lived emotions. Anybody with a pulse, song is gonna resonate. "Rich Men North of Richmond" refers to the Washington D.C. politicians/elites about 3 hours north of Richmond Virginia. Dude is the genuine ish, as evidenced by a a letter he wrote to people explaining his who/what/where/when's (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTXgmiGr5WZi6s) Thanks! #OliverAnthonyMusic

[@suzannesimmons484]

Subbed ya, man! Nicely done.

[@Prez76]

Personally I can relate to what he's saying about working so hard for very little return. Say what you will but I'll take our last administration for thirty more years rather than suffer another year under this one

[@onsesejoo2605]

Blame the Reagan and onwards the double Bushes for massive money transfer to the rich 10 % in the form of tax reliefs that did not and still don't benefit neither the middle class nor blue collars. The so called (money) dripping down stopped working right then.

[@mooseheadjack1]

just stop already. Christ.

[@davidbycroft]

@@mooseheadjack1 why? DT seems to be trying to make a difference for the betterment of his countrymen. His net worth went down almost 3/4 of a billion. He's not a 'politician' like the last 5+ president's you've had. You can't honestly say that all those rich (wo)men north of Richmond aren't happily selling their country out to pad their pockets? An a non-American, I am looking across the ocean thinking it sure seems like your country is burning itself to the ground for weird ideological reasons. Europe's doing the same. China's turning into 1984 with it's crazy surveillance and how it reacted to Covid.

[@Prez76]

@mooseheadjack1 stop what exactly? Are you saying you like what's going on right now?...... know what nevermind.

[@mooseheadjack1]

@@Prez76 cause you are not suffering because of this administration, so just stop.

[@smilinwolfette1978]

Just gained a new sub here! Love your genuine reaction❤❤

[@killpxp]

first time listening to this aswell

[@mikelentz3726]

Recommendation - there’s a recent interview between new candidate Vivek Ramiswamy and Bret Weinstein that echos some of what this guys echoing. It’s a very deep philosophical conversation which goes beyond some presidential pitch which I think you might like. Not doing some political pitch here or trying to sway people but was an illuminating discussion

[@BROU-bb2uc]

This all SOUL.

[@wickedbassn]

Great video and I agree with your thoughts. His voice from the start is just straight up hauntingly good. Hes a damn legend now.

[@julieheath9507]

All by design… look here, not there. It’s sucks, but it’s good to see we are all thinking the same thing regardless of social/ racial status.

[@MelaniePoparad]

I love that so many reactors who generally don’t delve into folk or country music are getting on this train and loving it! I don’t really like country that much either…. I can listen to this song on repeat for days. So powerful and it gives me hope that so many people are seeing it and agreeing with the message and spreading it to those who might need to hear some hard facts. 😀

[@JosieC2011]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR REACTIONS!! This reaction was exceptional. Miners vs miners on an island refers to Epstein's island, a resort for the elite, as we still wait for the visitors log, Why after all this time are we waiting? Possibly because of rich men north of Richmond.

[@hayleybartek8643]

Rich men north of Richmond have no interest in publishing a list with their names on it.

[@death_frinzzy8917]

I've been watching this channel for a long time and I really hope we get more country music reactions.

[@SkylerB17]

I would just BARELY call this country music. It is definitely more folk. i know i know theyre similar, but really country branched off of folk/bluegrass. You felt it immediately, Alex. i saw it. as soon as he started singing. Also thats nearly 10 percent of the population of the united states in views.

[@brunoparadis9350]

Really love your analysis on that one! The truth is hurting but we need it right now!!!!

[@metoo7557]

He's saying miner (working class), not minors on an island somewhere (Epstein Island). It's a very well worded lyric.

[@digitalpayne8287]

Need to do "I Want to Go Home" next. Another absolute banger in the exact same vein.

[@denanebergall5514]

This is more bluegrass than country, but it so good. Now you need to try the one that started everyone's tongues wagging and listen to Jason Aldean's "Try that in a Small Town." That one is country gold.

[@transfemme8514]

He was very depressed and on the verge of suicide. Got really in to the booze and went down on his knees and asked God to help him through Music. I believe God talked to Anthony through his music. God Bless Anthony bring this to us all.

[@victorialove9104]

❤ great reaction. Loved how your face lit up. Oliver Anthony is the Thomas Paine of our time.

[@bradymccollum7809]

I'm glad you reacted to this, and I'm glad you liked it! I love the honest reaction

[@johnwatson622]

I am also not a huge fan of country or acapella because most of the time no matter how amazing the acapella Harmony is our it just sounds like novelly. But I would highly highly recommend you check out home Free. The starter song for everyone seems to be a man of constant sorrow. It is 100% a country song and it is entirely acapello but it will blow your mind. Ninety-eight percent of the stuff by this group is insanely good. Anyone who react to them also seems to see a huge increase in viewers is well and that certainly doesn't hurt.

[@brianjay9811]

I moved to the Appalachians in search of hard working real people who don't have a problem singing together, playing Scrabble, and sitting on porches watching the deer walk by. It's life at its best, and I hope I run across talented Oliver on my next hike through the forest...

[@seangates1451]

It’s amazing this dude debuted at #1 on the. Billboard Hot 100 with no record deal and no chart history. For me as a Virginian it’s extra cool because not only is he a Virginian, but he’s from Farmville, which is where my Alma Mater, Longwood University, is. I’ve been working my way through his catalog on iTunes and while I’m not sure they’re all bangers (and not all so universal) he’s got lots of talent and he’s just written the great anthem of our time. And that’s badass.

[@gziggy82]

So what's been going on Alex? You have t crossed my FYP in a long time. Glad to see you again

[@paulpetersen879]

Brother, I am a metal head and about 5 of his songs are on my playlist. He came out of the mountains to speak the truth. Wait till you hear I Want To Go Home.

[@Frostfyre7]

There's a rapper on KZbin called the Marine Rapper who did one based off this song, and I saw a couple of others called Big Po and John WidoMakr did their own verses/takes. Someone did a mashup video of them and Oliver Anthony. Not a rap fan generally, but those were really good, and like any genre of music a talented artist can bring a powerful message through.

[@bclap06able]

This song went super viral for a damn good reason

[@fwqpfyh1]

Alex, you should really dive into some of the great classics of County music. Willie, Waylon, Merle, Johnny, George, Buck.... You'll end up falling in love with the genre.....