Oliver Anthony has COMPETITION! Nolan Taylor "68" REACTION

[@bobbyfsacco]

What do you think? Let me know below 👇

[@jamestaylor8000]

The smile on your face towards the end speaks volumes. BTW when Oliver was on Rogan he said that the artists he has been listening to were Nolan Taylor & Logan Halstead

[@bobbyfsacco]

Yeah that smile was definitely a result of feeling this one deeply! And I saw snippets of the Oliver Anthony interview Rogan, but no idea he gave the shoutout when I said that in my video. That’s awesome thanks for letting me know! I’ll have to check out Halstead as well. I’m very new to this style music and I am DIGGING it

[@Matticus-mb6wl]

Check out The Petersens Bohemian Rhapsody. They are a great Blue Grass Band.

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@Matticus-mb6wl Hey thanks for the suggestion! I'd love to do a reaction video for them which song should I start with?

[@Matticus-mb6wl]

@@bobbyfsacco Tough choice, but I would start with Landslide and The Scientist, or The Crawdad Song. They have a ton of great music. Country Roads is around 42 million views. 5 of them share lead vocal duties.

[@jenniferlorence185]

They Don't have to be "Competition". There is Room and Audience and Support for the Both of them.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I don't disagree. I meant it more playfully and not seriously or competitively. It was more meaning that soulful voice that Oliver has, Nolan gives off those same vibes.

[@jenniferlorence185]

@@bobbyfsacco; Understood!!

[@HalfRats_allMatt]

There’s no competition or comparison anyway. They’re in different leagues. This man is a songwriter. Oliver Anthony can learn from this guy.

[@bobbyfsacco]

@HalfRats_allMatt fair points. Definitely different leagues and even different genres. But I’m digging the whole outside theme these guys both do.

[@vickieellis6876]

We are truly ready for this kind of music. Hopefully there will be more people coming out too!!

[@bobbyfsacco]

I got a few more suggestions in these comments so I'll be reacting to more of these from this genre soon :-)

[@vickieellis6876]

So awesome!! I love it!!

[@bobbyfsacco]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danalynn2404]

❤❤That was awesome. He has a real talent. 😊

[@bobbyfsacco]

I agreed. I was caught off guard and wasn't ready for this type of skill!

[@cindiaker5778]

Wow. That was amazing !! I hope he gets the attention he deserves. He was singing about his mother...that is heartbreaking...and it felt like he meant his words.....sad, but heartfelt and so good. We all need to go to his page and hopefully get him some much deserved recognition !!!!

[@bobbyfsacco]

I agree!! Thanks for the positive message! I hav another song of his I reacted to check it out on my page 🙂

[@jeremybolin5832]

First time hearing Nolan. Wow! Driving down 68, he must be a Kentucky boy.

[@bobbyfsacco]

This reaction video was the first time I'd ever heard him too! I'm actually not sure where he's from but I was NOT expecting that voice from that frame!

[@jeremybolin5832]

@bobbyfsacco I looked him up. He's from Ohio. Not too far from where I live. Just can't believe I had never heard of him.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Ha! I would not have guessed Ohio either. I wonder if you'll be able to see a close live show from him visiting home...?

[@jamestaylor8000]

Thanks for the reaction good job. He has a new EP out today. Check out the song “Tear Drop”

[@bobbyfsacco]

Hey thanks for stopping by and showing some love! Appreciate it. I’ll have to check that out and do a reaction. Someone else in there comments told me about life/love being another he released today as well.

[@jamesgilmore1684]

Yeah this dude got me in my feelings. Music touches my spirit so much.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Thanks for sharing that Jim. Same for me. I can appreciate when someone can do that through a screen and make me feel through their art. Truly an honor to do this video.

[@troyspurling1910]

This is gut wrenching. Wish the best for Nolan. Hopefully he continues to rise above his past and upbringing and finds happiness in this life. Irresponsible parents make victims out of their children

[@bobbyfsacco]

Wonderfully said I agree.

[@jamesallen9316]

He's a millionaire already...lol

[@DementiaJoe]

Why competition? He has a brother sharing the same sentiment...

[@bobbyfsacco]

I don't disagree. I meant it more playfully and not seriously or competitively. It was more meaning that soulful voice that Oliver has, Nolan gives off those same vibes.

[@Shakeysmoker1]

Got us to click pretty fast though 😆

[@bobbyfsacco]

Haha to be fair, it was the same nature setting and both are gingers. Just letting others know others deserve the same respeck!

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

"68" absolutely crushed me , I have not been moved by a song this deeply in a long time.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I feel you man! Going back to watch my own reaction after I uploaded this, I don’t even remember doing the faces as it hit me.

[@justinbatty6176]

This is something ai can never take from us, the raw emotion is unmatchable

[@bobbyfsacco]

Totally agree! Authenticity and Genuineness are human only traits.

[@tommy_racingfuel4456]

I am from South Africa and planning to move to the USA and songs like this are making the reason more worth it

[@bobbyfsacco]

That’s amazing to hear! Are you wanting to be a musician here?

[@Ronie792]

this man makes music that in compasses ordinary folk so he has entered folk music if he stays true to music I see another powerhouse there is a movement that has been started and we have 3 men JA KO O A N T who are the trifecta of the movement it’s gonna be great

[@bobbyfsacco]

Agreed! Who is JA and KO???

[@edwardbailey9868]

I love the raw voice of people

[@bobbyfsacco]

Same!!!

[@TananJess]

Great reaction this guy has an absolute talent i love when everbody can just throw away the whole genre "box", and can just appreciate and push good music!, so many talented people outthere. Thank you for giving them their chances to be heard.

[@bobbyfsacco]

And thank you for stopping by! I totally agree. I’ve already been dropped a few names to check out beyond Nolan and I’m currently digging the whole “just me and my guitar + my soul” approach!

[@TananJess]

@@bobbyfsacco you're welcome man I love music too and I listen to everything since I was a little kid and Ollie is another that does some of the just a guitar type also, let me know on any new ones I may have not heard yet.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Yeah man! By saying Ollie is that another name or did you mean Oliver?

[@TananJess]

@@bobbyfsacco OLLIE, sorry about that I had came across some of his music 2yrs ago and have listened every since.

[@bobbyfsacco]

No worries just making sure I understood! Any song favorite of yours I should listen to from Ollie?

[@LoriCollis]

Nolan Taylor is awesome! Jake Kohn is great as well. 16 year old kid with a very mature voice and writing style. Same set up in his videos.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Thanks for commenting! Someone recommended Jake Kohn before as well. Any songs in particular I should react to?

[@LoriCollis]

Frostbite is great. Dreams and Lorraine are both good too.

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@LoriCollis thank you!

[@gregoryjewell5875]

Theyre not competition. Covering two different areas. Both are great at what they do.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I actually agree! 👍🏼

[@danceswithsquirrels1]

Raw and real ain't it? 68 is a great tune. You can feel the pain and the truth. It's also funny that he considers his genre 'Appalachian emo.' haha. Red Beards unite! rock on bro 🤘

[@bobbyfsacco]

I had no idea he saw it that way about his genre 🤣🤣🤣. That’s amazing. Appreciate and agree with all you’ve said. It’s about time us gingers are getting recognized 🤔

[@moodylittlecow]

Both very talented lyrically and different vocally I doubt they see each other as competition and neither do I ❤

[@haroldfarquad6886]

Gives me "City and Colour" vibes.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Hmmm I hadn't heard that one. I'm new to this genre who sings that?

[@haroldfarquad6886]

@@bobbyfsacco City and Colour is the name of an artist. His actual name is Dallas Green. I'm not sure I'd put him in the same genre, but check out his songs "The Girl" and "Coming Home." It's been almost a decade since I've listened to him, but the voice in this song immediately made me think of him.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I definitely will thank you!@@haroldfarquad6886

[@marthavineyards7525]

Get him on the Voice!!

[@bobbyfsacco]

They don’t deserve him! 🤣

[@dbartyzel]

Good work. You’ve got a good camera and good audio. Be consistent and your channel will grow.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Hey thanks for the kind words and for stopping by! I do other reactions too and will be playing around with different approaches, but I'm digging the reactions currently. Appreciate you!

[@coleslaw8909]

That was so Fkn MINTY! Seems as if theres been some trauma locked up for time felt in that emotional release...id love to hear the story behind this song. It must be near and dear to this man Nolans spirit.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Very well said and I agree with all of it! The story is in the song… take a listen again. It has to do with his mom.

[@allendyer1423]

Realize we are simple mountain folk, speaking with our hearts. And you study Appalachia we are mostly Irish and Scots. Just a continuing our folk songs as our ancestors.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I love it thank you for sharing that. Do you have more artists from this specific genre you can recommend I check out?

[@allendyer1423]

@bobbyfsacco really any Allison Kraus, Soggy Bottom Boys, way to many to list. Any bluegrass and mountain folk music. Ya have huge names and no name recording artist. Look for artist that are pure and don't have a huge name. Because the sounds are raw less produced. Less interference from the music industry.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Exactly what I want! Thanks for the suggestions and long live the GENUINE music! @@allendyer1423

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome reaction.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Thank you I really appreciate that! More to come.

[@clintonzsims5669]

IMO the two aren’t comparable. Listen the Nolan’s song Darkness, and tell me any song of Oliver’s that even comes close.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually have that song to react to next for him. I look forward to it. The only comparison I see in this video is purely visual - the nature setting. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know!

[@perakeeosalt]

I agree Darkness is such a beautiful song but Double Life is a masterpiece

[@bobbyfsacco]

Adding it to the list thank you!

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@perakeeosalt Thank you I just recorded darkness but will def check out Double Life as well.

[@zakie88]

Thank you for your reaction

[@bobbyfsacco]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@zakie88]

He released an ep today you should check it out

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@zakie88 what’s the title?

[@zakie88]

Life/love

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@zakie88 thanks I’ll check it out and do a reaction!

[@davidjean6753]

This is real country. Most have never really heard it before.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I’m so glad I got to and was able to go back to see my own reaction!

[@adamlane2498]

Holy Shit is all I gotta say!

[@bobbyfsacco]

That's exactly what I thought!

[@aarons.wooton5270]

What is going on w/ Gingers in Appalachia!? WOW? Amazing voice and song

[@bobbyfsacco]

We’re taking over apparently. Finally some recognition 🤣

[@Jimmermahomoney]

Oliver cut right into minds because of the grace of Jesus. It hits in the soul when he sings

[@bobbyfsacco]

I agree Oliver hits the soul. I remember when I first heard him. But other people can hit the soul too… and I believe this guy does as well.

[@TingTingalingy]

TBH Oliver already been forgotten

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@TingTingalingy It is wild sometimes how fast things move in this world. He hasn't been forgotten to his core fanbase, but yes, I agree to others around the country and world he may be forgotten. They have all moved on to the next thing/distraction. He also elected to not go mainstream which I respect.

[@TingTingalingy]

@@bobbyfsacco i think he deserves a documentary. I haven't seen a fire like that in I don't even know when. His story needs go be shared me thinks.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I'll bet it's happening....

[@MatthewFerguson-k5s]

This song absolutely clears Oliver Anthony's (respectfully) and its not close

[@bobbyfsacco]

I will agree this song seems to be a strong competition for a few reasons.

[@SeanCummins2431]

It looks the same because they both were recorded by the same people. The radiowv channel on youtube they put out alot of good music.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Yeah man I keep hearing this! So I’ll be looking for more artists to do these reactions more.

[@corrysmith]

Oliver Anthony wasn't just singing about his own problems affecting his own life but global problems affecting the lives of everyone big and small. Nolan has talent no doubt but this song isn't comparable to Rich men North of Richmond.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I Appreciate your comment! And I 100% agree. My “competition” remark was more of voice with raw emotion and tone than the meaning of the song but you’re absolutely right 🫡

[@vickieellis6876]

Thats my same feelings in my relationship. With a narrisist.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Damn that's tough. Currently or from your past?

[@Lilgus84]

It’s about his other but god damn, this song could easily be about any man feeling towards any women that they are heartbroken about & done with. I found him when Oliver Anthony blew up. RadioVW is putting out great artists. This song brought tears to my eyes.

[@bobbyfsacco]

That’s some truth right there. To be honest when I first heard the words I was like damn a girl hurt him. I wasn’t until I heard it a second time that I realized. Thanks for stopping by to share how it felt!

[@Lilgus84]

@@bobbyfsacco same. I thought it was about a his ex wife or some women he’s just tired from. Lyrics and vocals together really pull on your heart strings.

[@bobbyfsacco]

It does. I'm also a tone and frequency guy. Meaning, I believe certain tones, melodies, and frequencies induce our emotion. So his words, combined with the melody and sound tuning drives the words to be stronger and harder hitting. A heavy metal song of the same words wouldn't hit the same if you catch my drift.

[@Code9]

I think maybe he made a mistake by basically copying the visual setting in which the video was recorded. i would have recommended using a totally different setting because this whole visual just automatically invites comparisons to Oliver Anthony. In other words, it diminishes whatever "authenticity" he might otherwise project.

[@jrwojo9195]

The Nolan Taylor video was recorded long before the Oliver Anthony video was recorded. RadioWV records almost all of their videos outside like that.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I hear you. And when I said competition with OA I moreso meant playfully, and not directly competition. I do think they both have different styles and messages that many can relate to. I love them both to be honest.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I’ve noticed that as well. I’m looking into more artists in this setting because to be honest for me out in nature is a setting I resonate with.

[@Code9]

@@jrwojo9195 Interesting. Did not know that.

[@bobbyfsacco]

You raised a very good point though. My first thought was Oliver when I saw that setting.

[@jmerwin17]

Apples and oranges, my friend. Apples and oranges.

[@bobbyfsacco]

What do you mean?

[@jmerwin17]

They're very different.

[@bobbyfsacco]

@jmerwin17 I think that they have more similarities than that. What Tamara out to you as being most different?

[@jmerwin17]

I think Oliver Anthony is more rough. Nolan has a smoother voice. The Nolan guitar is standard tuning. Oliver drop tunes to get more twang out of his already different sounding gretsch (could be wrong on the brand. Don't want to check. Lol). Oliver writes his songs with small verses and catchy chorus. Nolan seems to write more of a story. The chorus is secondary. All this being said, I love both of their music. Speaks to my soul. I don't think competition is the right word because I will be listening to both of them but only when I'm in the mood for one or the other. I'm not going to say I want to listen to backwoods country and then not be able to choose. Just my $0.02.

[@jmerwin17]

They have similarities, I agree with that. If I wasnt watching a video I wouldn't know that though.

[@MitchellRoberts-m2q]

I think that's why we have two ears

[@bobbyfsacco]

Why's that?

[@MitchellRoberts-m2q]

You can hear one in each ear

[@bobbyfsacco]

haha fair enough! Well played!@@MitchellRoberts-m2q

[@cherylgentry1291]

Chill bumps. He and Oliver should hook up.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I agree. I felt those things as well. I just did another Nolan Taylor reaction to a song many in these comments asked to check out. I’ll be uploading it tonight would love for you to check it out.

[@evilpickle2808]

There is no competition Oliver is way dame better. Yea this guy is alright but I pray he don't quit his day job.

[@bobbyfsacco]

So far I’ve found a 50/50 response to this. Mainly because many have an emotional attachment to Oliver and his music, which I understand. They both have amazing skill and give it their all in their music and that’s what I appreciate about both of them.

[@NickSwaffar]

Check out Jake Kohn, Logan Halstead, or Sam Barber.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Can you drop me a song of each so I can go right to it please? I like to hear suggestions that people know are good songs to catch first, since first impressions last :-)

[@NickSwaffar]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2SzoY2lorGCldEfeature=shared Sam Barber

[@NickSwaffar]

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[@clintonzsims5669]

Logan Halstead - Kentucky Sky Jake- Frostbite *Logan and Nolan are brothers

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@clintonzsims5669 I have Frostbite down ready to go. I'll react to that and others you mentioned, thank you!

[@michaelwright7223]

Bro, while I have a lot of respect for Oliver Anthony, He doesn’t hold a candle to Nolan

[@bobbyfsacco]

What do you think sets him apart?

[@joewilliams4142]

We will now see a plethora of beards, acoustic, and woods in the background. Maybe it will wake up corporate music world With all of their studio garbage.

[@bobbyfsacco]

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@davidkinney5114]

He’s singing about his mom…….

[@bobbyfsacco]

Yes after listening again after this I heard that as well. Unfortunate he grew up with that.

[@jamesallen9316]

Jordan Lee King

[@bobbyfsacco]

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[@justintempus7406]

Nolan doesn't have competition from Oliver Anthony. He can actually write a song with quality lyrics and gain fans without the Daily Wire propping him up. The saddest thing that happened to him was Anthony's music being inflated by hacks and drowning him out when he should have blown up.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Though I see what you're trying to say, I disagree with the part about Daily Wire or "hacks" being the only ones propping him up which gave him the fame. That song spread like wildfire regardless because it spoke to the soul and pain of what many are feeling which is the enslavement of their jobs and 40+ hour workweeks and expected to appreciate the life they have. Its a vicious cycle and most of us have felt it... But Nolan Taylor is amazing is his own right. This song made me realize that.

[@Tim1081-fo3ll]

This Guy is very good. I enjoyed it but Oliver's Anthem has got to have over 100,000,000 views by now.

[@bobbyfsacco]

I honestly don’t think they can compare. Oliver’s voice isn’t as talented as Nolan’s but that song exploded because he reached the core of most people in their day to day lives.

[@marydailing7001]

You gotta be kidding comparing him to chris i

[@bobbyfsacco]

why not? Tell me the reasons.

[@tharlenelakesmathis2794]

He has a really good voice & awesome song,,but sorry,Oliver has no competition,he's still the best.

[@bobbyfsacco]

This question has been interesting to see people answer, because of the many different reasons for people's decisions. Can you share why Oliver is better in your opinion?

[@tharlenelakesmathis2794]

Because you can tell he went through some tramas & anger issues,,he screams it out in his songs,rather than acting out, his music helps to control those issues I think,,most of all,his heart is in it. God Bless him.@@bobbyfsacco

[@bobbyfsacco]

I dont disagree that oliver does that, but Nolan does that too. This song is a great example. You don't read your words here, look at this video, and feel the same level of emotion at all?

[@tharlenelakesmathis2794]

I been listening to his songs also,,we never know what they been through & what they had to see,had a VNV in my fam. that had horror stories & was badly affected,chose other routes than music,I'm glad these 2 found their frustrations in music.@@bobbyfsacco

[@bobbyfsacco]

I agree. Music is a great outlet for many. Just confirming, by VNV you mean Vietnam Vet correct?

[@zacharywood6138]

You are nuts, Oliver Anthony is the man, your in your own little world bud, Nolan sounds ok but no comparison to Oliver, nice try bob😊

[@bobbyfsacco]

Hahaha hey now worries I'm rooting for both of them. What do you think sets them apart though? :-)

[@stevebercher6018]

ciagettes mental abuse whats the difference. Tired of ignoring and taking the abuse from GAYLENE, I am your daughther i cant take much more from you I am through with you !!

[@bobbyfsacco]

Is this a venting toward someone you know?

[@davidilbery3330]

Nolan Taylor is ten times better than "Oliver Anthony".

[@bobbyfsacco]

I think both bring unique talent to music with different messaging and styles. Voice wise I’d agree, but OA certainly has a spot that’s earned.

[@davidilbery3330]

@@bobbyfsacco I agree. I've been following Nolan for quite some time now so I may be kind of biased. Lol. Honestly, Rich Men North of Richmond is the only song of OA's that I've heard and liked. That's just my opinion though.

[@bobbyfsacco]

@davidilbery3330 I totally get it. I haven’t heard any other song of his to be honest.

[@davidilbery3330]

@@bobbyfsacco OA did a cover of It's Been a While by Stained. I actually thought it was terrible.

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@davidilbery3330 that doesn’t even sound like something I’d remotely check out. And I love that song.

[@trainorTFA]

That's not oliver..

[@bobbyfsacco]

I didn’t say it was 🤔

[@michaelraine8681]

Sounds like 70 s hippy music not a fan

[@bobbyfsacco]

You hear hippy in this? I didn’t hear that at all. Visually I can see that point, but the song feels more “folk meets old school country” to me than anything.

[@jamestaylor8000]

He played the Grand Old Opry 11-25-2023

[@bobbyfsacco]

@@jamestaylor8000 I know! I just found out about this two days ago and I'm in middle Tennessee. Pretty bummed I missed it.

[@cherylgentry1291]

I was a ‘70 hippy. I love both. Peace out

[@bobbyfsacco]

@cherylgentry1291 haha I love both too but I didn’t hear hippy in this at all.

[@marydailing7001]

Not even close get a grip chris is real thing not a strummer

[@bobbyfsacco]

I think they're both amazing to be honest... But I do believe they both bring different skillsets to an amazing genre of music.

[@jamesallen9316]

The ignorance is unbelievable... Awful reaction"

[@bobbyfsacco]

Ignorance of what?

[@dannymcdermott4189]

Oh Lord.......Theses shit ass mountain Rats are amazing.

[@bobbyfsacco]

Lol mountain rats 🤣🤣