Parker McCollum Calls Oliver Anthony Allegation a LIE

Park McCollum has responded to a recent video by Oliver Anthony, in which the 'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer calls out the state of the music industry. Oliver Anthony shared stories about his time in the industry since 'Rich Men North of Richmond's breakout success.
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[@thisismescotthathawayistha4071]

Oliver speaks truth about the industry and he aint gonna sell his soul to the record companies...

[@livewithnick]

I’m more inclined to believe Oliver Anthony than a pop artist pretending to be country that is owned by the music industry.

[@lewisgriffin9684]

That's why there's been thousands of people to defend him with proof don't even Use it

[@lewisgriffin9684]

So you're gonna believe a guy who all he's done is have won below average song, that's it

[@P-nut71]

@@lewisgriffin9684 more inclined to believe an honest hard working blue collar man that I am a wanna be owned by a record label.

[@Garybob-e9q]

Parker McCollum is Red Dirt/Texas/Oklahoma Style mixed with NeoTraditional Country.....and FAR from BroCountryNashPop....FWIW

[@livewithnick]

@ sure he isn’t…

[@caterpillarslim1288]

That dude put on his girliest clothes, purtiest cowboy hat, deepest voice, and got on a horse to make that video 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@QUICKIRONS]

Oliver Anthony wouldn't tell a lie to save his life! He also never named this punk.

[@thegonz7833]

Parker said he lied but Oliver never said it was him. All Parker had to say was , it wasnt me he was talking about.

[@dhand34]

He protest too much

[@dindjarin4009]

Oliver said it was the performer after him at a certain festival and Parker played after him so he pretty much called him out.

[@patvickers8189]

As we say Hurt dog hollars.

[@dhand34]

@@thegonz7833 I was in the Nashville music biz for over 20 years. Oliver is not lying

[@pioneerpicker]

@@dhand34exactly!

[@justinclark8867]

Oliver literally did NOT name any names. I'm not sure if that Parker guy realizes that he just put himself in the guillotine for firing back at someone, who never mentioned his name, over auto-tune and all that.

[@ComedyBros5]

Yeeeup. All McCollum did was oust himself as a liar and a fraud. Gotta love it.

[@resqfreedom9308]

Guilty conscience!

[@Billmull8622]

Did you NOT watch the video? The fans put him there. They came to that conclusion (which honestly isn’t that hard, for most people) bc Oliver said it was the act after him. He even named the show. It’s not rocket science and a name isn’t really needed. Not if even half your brain is functional.

[@Billmull8622]

@@greenman4508😂🤣😂 oh the irony

[@rlin2648]

He actually said he wasn't selling his soul for 8 million bucks. Wise young man.

[@longjohn-x6p]

Damn. Impressive, especially just living 8 million is life changing.

[@rexchiquine6049]

What about nine million,,,

[@becca318]

LOVE Oliver (Chris) Anthony! ❤

[@RitzWood32]

Oliver still better than most of these fakes

[@SeanJones-r3h]

I believe parker❤

[@FrederickChampaguno]

@@SeanJones-r3h yup

[@Jumbo_Jimbo_in_Limbo]

Never heard of Parker McCollum. He must be the new bro/pop country scene.

[@deebee7746]

Many of us will never hear of him again. 🤣

[@johns3739]

Definitely not new. He's been putting out music a decade longer than OA. He's more red dirt so it's normal to not really hear them on the radio. He did break through to the radio recently though.

[@Crosshatch1212]

Ryan upchurch is in the same boat .

[@DrivingWithDon]

Here in the South, we have a saying. "The Hit Dog Hollers". Parker McCollum is hollering really loud!

[@thomasjefferson1883]

It’s all true , Ricky Skaggs said same thing as OA

[@ComedyBros5]

I think if McCollum had said it was "100% a lie" a few more times, I would've believed him? Clearly caught as a fraud and he was embarrassed! Side note, that dude has some massive hands.

[@gelwood99]

I don't go to many concerts because Real Country, Old School Country is not out there in most states and no radio plays it so I use Alexia to play the old tunes I miss but I will say if the music at any concert is NOT 100% real and played live then they should never have canceled Milli Vanilli!

[@BirdieSenpai]

Who in the world is... [checks video title again] ...Parker McCollum???

[@sandraboudreau6664]

You shouldn't be commenting on country music when you don't even know who Parker McCollum is.

[@BirdieSenpai]

@sandraboudreau6664 I've been listening to real country for thirty years, but okay.

[@mattsgarage6670]

@@sandraboudreau6664well he’s not country sooo

[@SamLee-ds7fi]

Texas country

[@kevinkeener]

@@sandraboudreau6664 I've been listening (and playing) country for 50 years. I'll bet you have no idea who I'm talking about if I mentioned Hoyt Axton, Ed Bruce, Bobby Bare, or a number of other artists. "Parker McCollum" (whoever the hell that is) doesn't define a person's knowledge of country music. What are you, 14?

[@roseannaahr7940]

I believe it is true, it's all about money, being on the charts makes money. It's not about loving doing your own music, but what will make you money. Oliver didn't mention names so why a response from Parker, why would he feel the need to defend himself. I love both these guys.

[@warrenspears3722]

Because although Oliver said he wouldn't call out an artist, he actually did. In his video talking about this situation, there was a photo of the lineup at said concert showing Parker on after himself. Hence called him out. Either way, who cares. Enjoy the shows and support artist.

[@lmojol9673]

“Hold on, lemme get on my horse for this response video.”

[@angelmomlively7717]

Never heard of this guy…much respect for Mr. Oliver Anthony!💕🙏🏻

[@melissaarguello5684]

I understand in some genres back tracks need to be used, but I do think a lot of so called artists rely on them too much. Remember, Anthony didn't say a name, so I think that needs to be respected.

[@God_OceanKing]

@@melissaarguello5684 hell no because Oliver Anthony doesn’t know the music industry work

[@melissaarguello5684]

@God_OceanKing perhaps, but he does have a chart topping song. Something neither one of us has. For a man who doesn't know much, we certainly know his name.

[@Diesel4242]

Parker’s saddle tells me everything that I need to know

[@pioneerpicker]

The fact that Oliver never said a name and immediately Parker calls him a liar didn’t sit well with me.

[@jonnooney7102]

Sounds like a classic case of "hit dog hollers"

[@jgjg3848]

If it was a music festival, how many acts played after Oliver Anthony? Maybe he wasn't even talking about this guy.

[@hvacmaster21]

Well, he does ride English instead of western.. I’ll just leave it at that

[@greglankfordjr.2200]

You know, Oliver Anthony first of all never named this guy. He merely said what he seen on stage. He has repeatedly given back to anyone in need. He is not owned by a label. Parker on the other hand, enough said. The guilty dog usually barks first though. Why would OA do all the good things he has done and then come out and tell a straight up lie. My money is on OA.

[@Oldmillacres777]

There is no real country music left Mo Pitney is the only true country Artist that I’ve heard in a long while. He can actually sing. I listen to Bluegrass and southern gospel now

[@SharonRitchie-mm2gl]

I love mo pitney

[@BR-fr1cj]

@Oldmillacres777 agree 100% with you on mo Pitney, go check out Zach Top also

[@michaelmaguire9119]

My money is with the red head.

[@corymaurice6443]

Never heard of the guy.. but I’ve heard of Oliver Anthony. And so has the world.

[@brettcreech3490]

I believe Oliver is correct all of the Country music sounds the same it is pop country doesn’t have any personality. Oliver’s does his music is his heart.

[@burkejones8277]

I have been listening to Parker McCullom for many years. He is a great singer. I don’t think he should have even addressed it at all since he wasn’t named. I think Oliver Anthony is one of the truest country artists to ever sing a song. I can’t say who he was talking about, but I don’t doubt what he said for a second.

[@rushing2travel351]

Music should be pure. No backing tracks, no auto tune, no looping. Just straight up live talent. You either have it or you don’t. Music, like many things, has been damaged by tech today. You don’t even have to play an instrument, write a song or be able to sing and just put out something totally fake!

[@nordisk1874]

Cowboy Baby Oil is not a country Album! So he makes sense. Yea I think this Parker dude I never heard of is lying.

[@SuburbanCowboy74]

He's not wrong

[@cms7361]

What a joke. This obviously backfired .. nice try.

[@amynickerson4258]

If you don’t know what something is, how can you sit there and say it was never used?

[@epiccsx]

It wasn't Parker

[@cousineddy3819]

Yeah I’m doubtful that Chris lied. He does what he says and says what he does. I’ve yet to see this guy lie. Pretty sure he didn’t start here

[@J3unG]

I saw the McCollum vid. I also produce music for over 40 years and have seen the trends. Here you go: nothing wrong with ANY of it. Fans deserve the best performance they pay for and if it means pitch-perfect vox and awesome backing tracks and you can afford to bring it to them, then I say well done. You're servicing your audience and they deserve the best you can give them. But, if the boy is saying it didn't happen is questionable. Hey, Park...ain't nothing wrong with it, boy. Just take a moment and think about what you're doing. You only got one shot at this.

[@Purplem365]

but the thing is… how would oliver just come up with a lie like that and be like “yea, ill just blame it on parker bc he the first person that came to mind.” so it has to be true. and also oliver never said it was parker he was talking abt…

[@battyjr]

Well you can imagine it getting mixed up through the grapevine. First off, Oliver said "I think" it was at this one festival where the band after me played. Oliver may remember a specific band, but is admittedly unsure of where he opened for them. Once he makes the quote, it's possible that Parker only hears "hey man, did you hear? Oliver Anthony accused you of using backing tracks..." And from there it just gets bigger, and we start speculating. But there's basically not enough info to tell what happened.

[@TheProcustoms]

Oliver and Ryan both are no nonsense , live should be just that LIVE no background crap.

[@scottw.7441]

Cowboy Carter, Cow Car for short full of Cow Patties AKA country songs 😂

[@drew38724]

i've seen parker live.. no backing tracks and he was up there picking the acoustic, it was actually really good! made me a bigger fan after the concert

[@Bdrums2112]

Never was comfortable about this Oliver guy. Since he started becoming this viral thing, it’s never felt right with this dude. Now Parker. I know Parker. Went to school with him, done shows with him. There’s a major difference between things like autotune stuff and backing tracks. I can confirm that this is 100% a lie.

[@karatecat29]

exactly! everyone just believes every single word out of Oliver’s mouth, but they don’t realize how great of a singer Parker is!! That’s so cool that you went to school with Parker!

[@gregoryfaulkner5345]

I like Lunsford; his music, and I like mostly what he does online except for one thing, and that's disparaging others or groups of others and lumping all humans into an evil system, as if no one who makes or creates or produces music in Nashville are good people. He is basically saying everyone who works in Nashville in the music industry is satanic, and now he's gotten off on this whole fake music thing in a very Upchurch kind of way. While the things he says, I believe he believes to be true, I think he also must believe that humans shouldn't treat other humans this way; I'm pretty sure there are plenty of versus he can find in the Bible he quotes so much that would say what is doing and saying about others is wrong. So I think the onus is now on Lunsford now to either back down (tone down) or double down on what he has said. It was either Parker or it wasn't. You don't point to a specific show and set at a festival; call that "next person" out when you're not even sure if it was the Myrtle Beach festival, and then think that no one is going to figure out who you're talking about. And in this way, what he has started doing here, calling out specific persons without naming them is a very Maren Morris kind of thing to do. And if it is true that that Parker and his band do this, then Lunsford should back up what he has said, but he has not. It's gone to crickets.

[@TroyCastellano]

How about that autotune plugin the sound guy has running on the vocal output channel?

[@crayonparfait]

“Drum module, I don’t even know what that is” - Parker 🏆 for being dumb

[@stevenj7045]

I believe Mr. Anthony. It is a FACT that many "artists" today are propped up with technology, not raw talent.

[@thegreenman2030]

There’s nothing that proves your so called authenticity like making a planned response video regarding your possible lack of it from the back of a horse while wearing a sweater vest. Feels like something an out of touch politician would make.

[@disgruntledconservativevet1798]

I’ll believe Oliver Anthony any day of the week. He is the real deal calling out the fakes.

[@CodyTyler94]

Oliver seems so full of himself. Dude made himself into a one hit wonder from a boring song and instantly thinks he knows the ins and outs of the industry. His 15 minutes of being a Tyler Childers wannabe ended long ago.

[@maxdacosta1472]

THIS

[@OneStepHomestead]

gigs been up before Oliver Anthony said anything....lots of outlaws have bragged about it and got the blind eye to how crooked the industry is. people just throw money and don't take the time to see whats going on

[@evanfaust8672]

I definitely believe Oliver for a few reasons: 1. He never actually mentioned Parker or anyone by name, and yet Parker got super defensive and had to make a video to call him out. 2. He had no reason whatsoever to make any of that up. 3. Listen to any Parker McCollum song. He very obviously uses auto tune. You can hear that slight electronic/synthesized hint that you hear in every pop song. 4. Look at the video that Parker made. It screams try-hard. Riding on a horse with his fancy tailor-made cowboy hat. Meanwhile Oliver does interviews while driving in his car and wearing a t-shirt.

[@Fl_Music_Producer]

Backing tracks are cool if you're at a karaoke bar and don't have a band. I prefer to see local act that play instruments.

[@ScottTalkington]

Parker looks like he is all hat and no cattle.

[@moonstonemusic5488]

Didn’t Oliver Anthony say he was leaving the music business awhile back to pursue other things. Maybe now is the time to do it.

[@livewithnick]

Nah.

[@itsame8470]

He did, but it looks like he's still playing and writing, just not pursuing full time like he started to do, which is fine by me.

[@beinteractive3207]

He said he is leaving the music industry. He is not leaving country music.

[@MattSolovey]

@@beinteractive3207 Correct. He is still planning to play live and record music, just on his terms only. Dude will not sell his soul.

[@babybluesfarm8595]

Parker McCollum has some good music, I like it. Oliver is starting to sound like a diva, and sounds butt hurt all the time.

[@michaelmontgomery5872]

I love Parker I don't believe I've ever set around drinking beer listening to Oliver Anthony but Parker hell yeah all the time

[@ComedyBros5]

I don’t think you’re following too well, you a bit slow, partner? Oliver never said any names. McCollum heard what Oliver said and felt guilty enough to speak up about it.

[@babybluesfarm8595]

@@ComedyBros5 he didn’t have to say any names, they were playing a show together and Parker was playing after him.

[@claytonlynn91]

I remember parker before he went Nashville. Seen him live a couple times he's as real as they get. Humble guy and very appreciative of how far he's come. Just listen to his first album it's definitely not pop country more like texas country

[@RaymondGlenn-cc2rs]

Sounds like a truly free man

[@nonamemanson]

Yep, I'm sticking with Oliver Anthony. I do not believe that man knows how to lie.

[@jaydunbar2034]

I am one who enjoys music very much , if you have the talent to bring on a fan base you got charm , not ever heard of the young man on the horse but if he has fans that’s all that matters , Oliver has established a fan base as well , give credit where it’s due , I don’t care what they use to create their music , the industry has many options to style to its fans it’s all in good music my friends

[@dhand34]

All the bubble gum bro country radio singers use backing tracks and autotune. Oliver is dead on right. I was in Nashville for over 20 years.

[@FortyGritSandpaper]

The industry hates that Oliver is not owned by them so they create drama to slowly begin to character assassinate him since they cant easily control him

[@MattSolovey]

Dude showed them up. Showed that (real) artists don't need the machine.

[@rmb6604]

And it looked like the horse was in control...notice the handlin of the reins.

[@scottemigh1994]

“I don’t even know what that is” about a basic technology that even non-musicians know about. Also, why is he randomly recording that statement on a horse? 😂

[@deadpatriot8047]

I’m not a fan of either but I gotta give McCollum his props. His name was never said but he stood up anyway. Makes me think Anthony might have been confused as to what the devices were.

[@resqfreedom9308]

You didn't see Oliver Anthony on the Rogan podcast!? He said he promised GOD to be the best he could be! THAT MAN IS NOT LYING, BELIEVE THAT!!

[@trendaivey6906]

I stand with Parker 💯!

[@joelneal7850]

It just simply sucks because I love them both no matter their career paths

[@AN1MOS1TY117]

Is this the dude from rock feed?

[@shannonrriter6182]

Love you Parker 😍

[@joeyguffey4645]

Parker needs to learn how to sing to begin with and mind his own business

[@edconway8599]

Parker was minding his own business he wasn’t making allegations about anyone

[@justinclark8867]

@@edconway8599 Oliver didn't name any names at all.

[@troysmith15]

@@justinclark8867 He didn’t call Parker out by name just said here’s all the info yall need to back track and figure out exactly who I’m talking about.

[@FrederickChampaguno]

Is this the same dude from Rockfeed?

[@VANCE2848]

Parker McCollum is as country as Beyoncé

[@sandraboudreau6664]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jasontheflyingfarrierhays]

I don’t know man, I feel like I can hear autotune on Parker’s album.

[@epiccsx]

He said during live performances

[@kenwilson2314]

Upchurch knows this the best they are totally different but I’d like to see them link up.

[@cryofamerica]

I only watched 44 seconds of this and that is all I need to watch not going to waste my time watching anymore. Oliver Anthony speaks the truth and I don't know who this other Parker guy is and don't care because just like the other comment mentioned on here no other names were mentioned much except Beyonce and she is crap. The truth is the truth. Character is everything. I do like that Oliver Anthony tells it like it is.

[@DAKOTA_Stone]

Perhaps Milli Vanilli were the true pioneers of todays music operation ..

[@koala2464]

He’s been paid. Who owns country now? 100% liar liar. Parker is owned.

[@timwright141]

Welcome to the music industry. Why do you think they are country artists and not musicians? Most people don't know how to write songs.

[@SB-qd4zu]

Parker’s new name is now crybaby auto tuning his whine.

[@cms7361]

I like how Parker did the video on a horse 🤣. He probably is taking riding lessons

[@MultiMona6]

I tend to believe Oliver Anthony, his integrity stands for itself…. Is the 1st sign of guilt pleading innocence b4 ur accused….that’s what my grandmother used to say….

[@OldPecanHomestead]

It's funny he had to go dress up and get on his horse to do his response lol

[@bjellison905]

He never said it was Parker he didht even say it was that show definitely. He said he thinks its that show

[@StevenBurris-w3q]

Easy to fix do a unplugged show no electronics just live performance

[@tayloralexis1504]

Never even heard of Parker

[@mfyrisingmayo1913]

that response video didnt help his case

[@millinglumberforwoodworkin6966]

Who is Parker McCollum? Sounds like a sandwich at Micky D'd

[@coolair671]

How can you be on a horse and have clean hands, clean cloths, clean boots 👀 unless U B

[@mikebarrett9987]

I believe Oliver Anthony for sure this is no way talking smack about Parker McCollum I actually like his music some of it but I'm sure this is a very true story no doubt

[@jonmccown2323]

It doesn't matter. Parker isn't pure country. Lil Rich boy with auto tune like the rest. He was mentioned on the Song murder Row by Alan Jackson and The Great George Straight . Parker is a Dancing Chicken the Girls like. Back door boy. Why is he paranoid? Nobody mentioned him by name. He interjected.

[@lionmangolf]

Nothing worse than milli vanilla years ago. Im not a fan of Oliver Anthony anyway. Why would anyone turn down 8 million. His music isn't on the radio. He's not on award shows.

[@eroica2392]

Oliver Anthony hasn't sold his soul.

[@steventwiddy3402]

I would definitely believe Chris before whoever this Parker guy is because like it said in the beginning of this video record labels have millions of dollars tied up in some of these artists trying to get them to go up the charts so they can sell more records and songs Chris doesn’t have a whole lot of dog in the fight on this. I think he just telling us what he really sawmy heart goes out to Chris because he’s a real person and he’s not gonna sell out his beliefs and morals.

[@lildozer51]

Why not play the damn video? Let him tell it not you...

[@tayloralexis1504]

Oliver never even stated it was that garbage "artist"...

[@tessmith3351]

I believe Oliver

[@Diesel_bomber]

It's funny that he had to respond on the back of a horse. Because yeah, country folks just live on the back of a horse. That's all we do, ride horses all day. Shower on the horse, sleep on the horse, eat breakfast on the horse.

[@tomallen8995]

Didn't Millie vanilly bring this all to light years ago.

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

I have no idea who Parker is I know who Arthur is. And I listen to country all day all the time. ❤

[@sandraboudreau6664]

If you don't know Parker there is NO way you listen to country music.

[@hillorisartin6129]

Who's arthur?

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

@ I don’t know a lot of there names. I may know the song they sing doesn’t mean I know who sings it. I don’t keep up with names. I’m 62 and these singers today as good as they maybe have nothing on the singers I grew up with. I don’t know the names of who sings what So maybe you can tell me his songs.

[@jeremyt.8981]

It is something that is definitely used today and was made big by pop and hip hop artist back when it started was a long time ago the first to be completely outed because nothing they did was real at all they weren't even the actual people singing but made it believable for a few years until their equipment stopped working properly in the middle of their music. Which for those that were to young or don't know was Milli Vanilli and sense have had many artist have the same issue on stage with some before main stream media was a source for truth to be told without big corporations able to control what was told through media outlets at the time. You had to read about the things on magazines and TV shows that made their money by leaking out controversy and many of them would not report the things of they were paid enough but their were always some that didn't get paid and leaked it out but usually they were the same media outlets that would also print many conspiracy theories with some things being true and some just crazy rants. Once people started recording things live and losing them whether on the internet or publications that would print it or leak the live feeds it have those outlets immediate status and called out many big publications for hiding it. Then main stream media was bought up by a small group and even billionaires that could afford to purchase the majority of main stream and local news and print outlets so they could control things that would damage their profits or go against their political agendas and they used propaganda and lies to push false narratives to the masses. The biggest to date has been legacy owned by soro which after the political lies and which hint they were responsible for sense 2014 they have now lost the majority of their listeners do to the truth being told through internet with facts and damming evidence against them. Sense they couldn't control this past election again so to their reporters being called liars and false media they stated they would be firing their staff and hiring all new people to get their integrity back but instead only fired their worst reporters that had no followers and they were losing money on and those that still had half their followers they kept and tried to continue to do their same propaganda they were always called out for which has not in any way helped them but made even more people leave them and they continue to lose more people every quarter unless you hear them tell it but the numbers don't lie and at this point have to be hemorrhaging money but continue to not care and I heirs are going to wait until these stations have zero value and can be purchased for nothing or until its costing them hundreds of millions of dollars every year and they just let the stations crash and burn which will make it easier for those wanting the truth to come out that much easier because there will not be competition by the liars of the elite ruling class and just rich people that back the freedom of speech which holds corporations and rich feet to the fire when they are caught.

[@rockzog]

Odd to me, no names mentioned in Olivers comment. Then, "Someone " comes out and proclaims innocence.. I listen to both, Stay in your auto tune lane, dude...

[@mrsbbbrown8206]

Listen… it’s 2024. Surely someone somewhere has footage of this performance. And wouldn’t it be used every performance and not just one and that could be proven with ANY concert footage? Not saying anyone is right or wrong, but in this day and age, we have the means to find out 😂