PROTECT THIS MAN!! | RICH MEN NORTH OF RICHMOND | OLIVER ANTHONY

[@AudraR]

Farmville, VA local boy filming in his backyard just turned down an $8 million contract said he doesn’t want to be a touring singer for a living

[@garrettgrowls]

That’s how you know he means every word

[@Gaara11990]

No joke, he posted a good sized little bit about himself and his family, just a real good ol boy who wants to live his life and the best for himself and everyone else too. Guy is living in a camper on his land working to make it all work, turned down millions cause he would rather be real.

[@Adam-vs2in]

I hope to God he doesn’t. The music industry will corrupt him. He doesn’t need it. It needs him.

[@candi_renee_28]

That’s awesome. Then ya know he can control what he can say. I don’t blame him. Stay independent

[@ChildOfGod0777]

I am so glad he turned it down...cause they will control him and we would never heat a song like this!

[@debwebster6608]

This was the first time he ever recorded with a real mic. RadioWV recorded him, in his backyard, with his dogs. He is the real deal. 4 chords and the truth!

[@mojobag01]

So that puts him up there with Robert Johnson.

[@KeithKman]

Chris aka Oliver was 30 days sober when recorded this with Draven from RadioWV. They were hoping for maybe 300k views if they got lucky. 🤯

[@xx3astmanxx928]

@@KeithKman Nah they didn't get lucky. Dude just literally spoke to 360M souls & then some. People around the world are getting the message from this song & I gotta say I've never seen anything like it in my 37 years.

[@sunshynff]

No he's not dummy, this an Astroturf song, paid for, promoted and partially written by the right wing conservative, borderline fascist, organizations to whip up support for their dying party. It's sooooo easily provable, just follow the money, his literal instantaneous, overnight popularity, for a song that is mediocre at best. There are plenty of other blatant, out in the open, facts that back what I am saying.

[@Gwydion_Wolf]

@@KeithKman 22 Million views as of now. ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@candi_renee_28]

It’s not just ppl in America. He’s blowing up globally. Ppl from other countries and all walks of life are feeling this. A uniting ANTHEM.

[@rebeccac4751]

🇨🇦

[@hildevandeperre9734]

Like I said: jumping around here in Belgium:-)

[@Sjeeh]

True i'm from The Netherlands. Same Sh*t over here

[@DemocracyOasis]

I live in one of dictatorships of Middle East and I feel it with all my body cells , it's The new World's Anthem 🤟❤️‍🔥🔥

[@bia1007]

Same here in Germany.

[@ambremanifold6549]

It hits home, even in Australia. This is a reality too

[@nebojsavelickovic5388]

It goes for every country

[@jahrolo]

Also here in Austria ;)

[@VeritasIncrebresco]

This is a phenomenon hitting the entire Western World

[@NoNo-bz4hj]

Especially with the DNC power creep happening in Victoria

[@andycochrane4131]

Australian. I cry every damn time.

[@clobbersnoggin623]

I am almost 67 and still working in the same shit job for 47 years and cant afford to retire. Took everything to barely raise 2 kids but i got it done somehow, but now nothing left for me so i keep working for bullshit pay till i fall out dead. So i can relate to every line of this glorious song. It hits right in my chest.

[@jamesramirez5276]

My brother worked ALL his life and died at 62 and never received one penny of his SS Retirement. Miss my brother.

[@Char00000]

Join a union, form a union in your workplace. Wealth inequality hit the worst levels ever seen since union participation went down in the USA.

[@isayusayweallcansay]

@@jamesramirez5276… Tens of thousands of people never get to retire, never get ssi.. Rich men North of Richmond and K Street DC, are comfortable and secure.. Just ask Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden & good kkk friend Richard Byrd, Robert Blumenthal, Christerpher Dodd, McConnel, Pat Murray, Bernie Sanders, and most recent Barack HO, his beautiful homes.. Democrats aka DINO & RINO.. They are comfortable. They don’t shed a tear.. Just ask Nancy Pelosi, all her adult life in government.

[@michaellloyd8325]

Your a legend brother I'm at the start of the same grind you gave your life to young kid doing every hour possible to make a future your a legend dude good man proper man

[@jarrodhamilton8157]

I'm 42 and feel the same exact way. I have been paying into my 401k for years and I look at it and think "If I time it just right, I can retire for a couple years before I die." I don't think it will ever happen though. Shit is way too expensive already.

[@ScottyDoesnt_Know]

This isn't a country song, it's a ultimatum letter to politicians from We The People. This song is for an entire country. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@gregorysmith2379]

Trash

[@BellBivDeveau]

Hundreds of millions of people standing alone. Imagine hundreds of millions of people standing together…

[@elizabethmoses1186]

2 weeks ago he played to 20 people at the local farmers market…this week, they had to open up 25 acres for parking because more than 5,000 people showed up to see him sing this song the next🥹❤️🙏

[@its1ofthosedays562]

It was almost 13,000 and he stayed for 4 hours after he played just talking to people and signing autographs.

[@NeoMK]

​@@its1ofthosedays562Oh my! Wow! ❤

[@kathymc234]

And Christopher seemed so humbled by it. He named his music business after his grandpa, Oliver Anthony, a 1930's bluegrass player.

[@davidlewandowski6029]

Awesome

[@Lou-Lou8343]

Then he read psalm 37 with tears in his eyes. Very powerful

[@tannerg4511]

This song applies for every single one of us. All of us have had our freedoms and our power slowly removed from us over the years. Enough is enough.

[@mirandacollins4700]

Exactly these two missed the govt is taking it away from everyone,, e

[@cher128bx]

I loved your responses to this song. I don't think that there is one person both here and around the world that hasn't profoundly touched by this man and his song.

[@Rosiepooh75]

His name is actually Chris. Oliver Anthony is his grandfather's name, his music is in honor of him. I just went down his rabbit hole the other day, and it's raw and honest. Fantastic reaction ❤

[@brianparker6579]

Not only the truth, but this man is outside with his dogs by his tree stand, with a camping chair. C’mon is doesn’t get more real than that. Great job once again guys

[@judigrumm7190]

Exactly where I want to be!

[@kathymc234]

Right? It feels like we are joining him around the fire pit in his backyard.

[@priyamd4759]

I am from India. For past 3 days I have been listening to as many YT reactions to this song as I can. So many people get island reference, so many people get North of Richmond = Washington DC etc. But everyone loves it. You should watch his other videos too. He is so down to earth. His other songs are also running up the i-tunes. best regards,

[@burrocomasa]

Same here in Brazil....

[@nathanaelhavlik4293]

All you have to do is substitute Richmond for any city south of your country's center of power. After that, this song applies to all us regular folk just trying to get by.

[@mikec6347]

These politicians fight more than the people. Maybe we could put them all in a war and see where that goes.

[@SonofLiberty-zw7op]

Yes. He's speaking to those of us who understand. Around the world. The politicians...north of Richmond=Washington, D.C....all over the world. Do you care about miners..or minors on an island there for your perverse pleasure?

[@shannonhughes610]

It's ironic as a 52 yr old Texas man I used to talk smack about the caste system of India. That was before I realized as an American I'm in the "untouchable" caste in America.

[@cdmobley1]

This is the Anthem of the World! This hits everyone. We do nothing but pay the bills of the politicians and we can't even afford our own bills.

[@donna61021]

This is a rallying cry to the forgotten masses. It’s unifying and resonant - 🙏🏻 protect this man Lord

[@chrishill7088]

Wow psychos….shame on me for not listening to this until now. I’ve seen the thumbnails and ignored it. Thanks for this. So simple and yet so powerful…..and better word play that 90% of so called artists these days. Love it.

[@kathymc234]

Thanks for listening. It's powerful!

[@PennelopeWhitmore]

This is my new favorite song of all time.

[@dralord1307]

Seriously check out his other songs. All of his songs are good and all of them are from the soul. Even if they are recorded only on his phone they are worth it.

[@Shadewraith0529]

I was 'working overtime for bullshit pay', just to survive when I first heard this song. What a feeling.

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

I mostly refused OT as a contract worker because of the taxes. I made my money off of the tax-free per diem. They can shove their OT up their keester! 😂

[@lesliebates22]

Great reaction guys!!!! I was a single mom and worked so hard raising my boys. I was a pig farmer then a bartender, then I ran Valet then back to pig farming. So many people relate to this one! Oh and i gotta say I'd rather work with piggies any day than people for sure. Have a great weekend!

[@heavenwithin81]

I myself am a pet groomer for the same reason. HOPEFULLY people will wake up.

[@judigrumm7190]

Gardener for the same reason!

[@love68]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I've heard people say that about horses, cows, chickens, and now piggies. God's blessings upon you and yours my beautiful strong sister!💪🇺🇲💪💯🌞🙏💛☯️🌞

[@barrygolden9823]

PIGS ARE AWESOME!!! Taste good too!!!

[@lodileipoldt4412]

❤ Greetings from Australia. I so understand how this song hit 14 millions views in 7 days. I had never heard from him or his music, but it chills me to the bone. The rawness, the power behind his voice together with the lyrics brings me to tears with deep felt recognition. I assume that this happens to millions of people worldwide. Let's hear the message and start joining together to change course.❤

[@Adam-vs2in]

I am liking everyone that covers this song and I’ve watched over 100 reactions this week. It’s amazing to see. God helped Oliver spread this message we all needed. It’s giving me hope for humanity. Politicians and msm have divided us. We are the 99% and we all bleed red. God bless y’all from Kentucky.

[@susanandersen3034]

this song is the gamechanger- can't get enough of it

[@ravenmasters2467]

i'm the same, over 100 reactions. this really is something special.

[@candi_renee_28]

Hey there! I didn’t realize my comment about this being for everyone from everywhere got so many likes in just a few hours! But I’m commenting just to say hi as a fellow Kentuckian!! I believe God moved his hand over Oliver. Helps us resonate with each other, and see we have more in common than we have what divides us. This is a global ANTHEM that is uniting people ❤️

[@Adam-vs2in]

@@candi_renee_28 amen sister. I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s been an amazing ride this week and I’m glad so many people united knowingly and unknowingly over problems that affects us all. God bless. 👍

[@CC-jl7jz]

​@@candi_renee_28Kentucky is a gorgeous state. Being a Virginian I have been there many times. My daughter did an intern at Mammoth Cave. The beauty is breathtaking.

[@Mr.Batsu12]

In tough times where we are fed so much BS and lies a man honestly singing the truth is an amazingly powerful thing.

[@tonyflo04]

This is a beautiful rendition of Outlaw Country. He poured his soul out and it touched me deeply, i felt it in my old gen-x soul.

[@christianlazenby5100]

This dude is the real deal. So true to his values, his family, and his patriotism. He's turned down millions of dollars, record labels, and monetizing content just to prove that money and greed has done nothing but manipulate the very fabric our society. God bless this dude and showing the world that your opinion matters. Great song and great reaction fellas. Best of luck moving into the future.

[@erikduggins228]

Anthem indeed! Check out his response to this song's viral takeoff and him turning down an 8 million dollar music contract. He's a down to earth humble soul.

[@RykerroadMeg]

I get chills every time I listen to it, so real and talented! 🔥Just pure raw talent! And that ending “remember…” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wkq420]

Being a Coal miner myself " Wish politicians would look out for miners, and not just minors on an island somewhere" is easily the hardest verse in the song.

[@wkq420]

@gringott12 Thank You. It's a shame that companies didn't know the danger that coal float dust posed on those fellas back in the day.

[@bretkindell6887]

first time catching your show..63 year old metal rocker can't believe what I've heard today. I haven't cried since my mother passed 4 years ago but had a few tears on this. Just somebody said it and almost 20 million people have heard it. That's a good start. I'm proud of this dude and if he travels to houston I personally will feed him entirely. no money needed. and I'm a subscriber now..appreciate the intelligent conversation

[@sarahrose1665]

My exact sentiments Guys...LORD PROTECT THIS MAN...🙋🌹✌️⬆️

[@wolf1nsoul]

Haven't experienced so much emotions during a song, for a long time...What a absolute masterpiece!❤️

[@katybebop]

The fact that you have to watch everything you say due to being cancelled, demonetized or even criminalized……shows what this song pours out is true for you and us all… truth always cuts through.

[@angielogan1923]

I remember working 12 hours to get home and drive my husband to work with two little kids in the back seat. It's weird, my youngest son he can't be without me. How did I survive. Now I have money and time off but often no motivation to do everything I used to want to. Someday I'll figure it out.

[@zekesanchez1851]

The man is saying what we are all feeling. It's a powerful message we all need to hear. It's sad to know Oliver suffers from mental illness and depression which breaks my heart even more when I listen to his words.

[@kathymc234]

All of his posts on media seem that he is doing well. He is humble and appreciates everyone who is listening.

[@BellBivDeveau]

We all suffer the same as he does, that’s why it hits as powerful as it does.

[@papierebitte2029]

I love your reaction!! I am an old guy that has listened to this song 100 times and it still brings me to tears thinking how far this country has fallen. This song does not belong to the blue team or the red team of corrupt Washington politicians. The Uniparty could care less about the people this song represents except at election time. I pray for Oliver's safety as he navigates this mine field.

[@lisapassmore6870]

🇺🇸 STAND UNITED 🇺🇸 GOD sent Oliver to us FOR this reason💞💙💕🙏

[@MathewWeaver73]

Miners instead of minors on an island somewhere. That’s a bar.

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

YES IT IS! 😎💪

[@MathewWeaver73]

@@rykerroadMOM3123 OMG, I love you, I can’t believe you responded. ❤️😂

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

@budgreenleaf315 LOL, Good Morning, Bud! 😊 Thank you, and we appreciate having you here with us! 👍💜

[@TSenter82]

Like you guys said it's a powerful song and he's got a powerful voice and I totally agree with everything he said in the song. I also am dying to know what the hell Eric said that got bleeped out, great reaction guys, CHEERS!!!

[@StrangerInParadise58]

I am just a puddle of tears listening to him sing this song. It resonates with people all over the worlds.

[@devlinfoyston5522]

Much love from Sudbury Ontario Canada we all feel this song everywhere in this world today

[@icur1096]

I feel his voice, his pain & every word.. all the way to my bones. Tears steaming. Never thought I'd like it & ignored it. Amazing Oliver Anthony. Absolutely amazing. ✌🏽

[@PeytonsReactions]

Dude this was beyond powerful! I did this song last night and had it on repeat while i edited it. I absolutely loved this by Oliver

[@Rob_N_DaMidwest]

This is the banger of a generation of working class people across the globe. He’s speaking to millions of people with this track, very passionately.

[@patriciaewing8164]

His voice is resonating around the world it's number 1 on iTunes in the UK His voice is amazing and he's correct the politicians are getting richer and the poor are definitely getting poorer not just in America it's happening all over the world 🌎👍🏻😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Ginaarceci]

I was hoping you'd cover this, guys! This song speaks to the soul! It's a song that did more for this country in a matter of a few minutes than the corrupt govt have done for the American people in DECADES! God bless oliver for sharing this with all of us. This is the sentiment we all feel and it was so beautifully done. I've been nonstop listening to this and it cuts deeper and deeper each time. CHILLS! You know you're doing something right when you get over 20 million views in 9 days when no one knew your name before! WE HEAR YOU OLIVER ANTHONY, WE KNOW WHO ARE NOW!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ "Young Men are putting themselves 6 feet in the ground bcuz all this damn country does is keep kicking them down. That line is soul splicing. My brother was one of them men. Miss him every day!

[@jholcomb9532]

That line hit me, too - so sorry for the loss of your brother.

[@juanitamann]

His name is Christopher Oliver Lunsford. His grandpa was Oliver Anthony. He wrote this song while thinking of his grandpa and all the other men in 1930s America.

[@francesfinnerty3753]

Awesome Song! Got goosebumps..from his heart and soul. This man represents/speaks for the hard working peoples struggles..work hard, taxed to no end and going nowhere especially in the past 31/2 yrs..wages can’t keep up with the out of control inflation. I can relate just like most people relate. He speaks Truth about the bs going on today in the new world. This song has gone to #1 on iTunes..Americans are speaking through his song. Kudos to Oliver Anthony!

[@maryamory1549]

He said what he said and he meant it. To hell with the thought police. This is exactly why they bash decent men and celebrate ones who dress up like Audrey Hepburn. I am a sixty year old Christian woman. A voice in the wilderness in a depraved, integrity bankrupt world. So encouraging to see men standing back up and speaking up again. We need you.

[@kathymc234]

@Mary, I'm with you. I'm a 60 yr old woman who has been defending men since the 70's. I'm so happy to see Christopher come out with this powerful song. Chris named his music business after his Grandpa.

[@donnaalbrit4125]

Yes!!!

[@carlajones765]

Love your comment.

[@darlenef2815]

Amen - I never realized how much of a beating men have taken.

[@kaitlyndeal9732]

This has nothing to do with transgender men and women and everything to do with our corrupt government. You missed the whole point if that’s what you got from this.

[@Murica_gaming]

I've been dying to hear y'all's reaction to this

[@VeritasIncrebresco]

The double entendre is genius: Look out for miners Not just minors on an island

[@ЭльфридаЭлениэльЦиэль]

Я очень ждала вашей реакции, мои хорошие! Вы оба суперские!

[@trex9263]

Ух ты! Привет из-за пруда. Приятно видеть русского, интересующегося народной песней из Вирджинии.🖐

[@ЭльфридаЭлениэльЦиэль]

​​@@trex9263мы ещё и не то умеем😁😉к тому же родом из Вирджинии мой любимый музыкант - основатель группы Nile, Карл Сандерс 🧡💛🤍

[@carolgranados4892]

Protect this man, we don't want another mysterious death or disappearance.

[@kimmicakes]

WV Radio has some amazing singer/songwriters and a 15 yr old JAKE KOHN singing original FROSTBITE just blew me away! PLEASE lift him up on your channel cuz he has almost 9k subs and deserves so much more! I love you guys for sharing with the universe good vibes and positive energy!

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

Kids voice is nuts. But it won't last long

[@ducksinarowpatience]

Went to his channel and hit sub when I heard the 3rd cord. And came back to thank you for turning me on to him!

[@ducksinarowpatience]

​@@krotchlickmeugh627ever hear of Tom Waites?

[@kimmicakes]

@@ducksinarowpatience I love how he sounds like an old soul but he's only a kid that not only sings but writes his songs beautifully!

[@kimmicakes]

@@ducksinarowpatience oh for sure man I love music and sharing it with the universe when I find a beautiful old soul like Jake! Hope you share his music too cause he deserves to be heard!

[@Wobu27]

Speaking the truth shouldn't be considered ballzy. It should be at the forefront of all of our mouths.

[@geneallen8688]

He's a real American with balls we the people need to follow this man's foot steps

[@carolmorgan6734]

He named his music Oliver Anthony in honor of his grandfather. His name is Chris. But he said either Oliver or Chris is fine with him. He turned down 8 million from record company and he lives in a camper. I wish I was younger.

[@ldg2655]

Loved this reaction! I’ve watched probably 30+ reactions and LOVE watching the reactors faces change as the words sink in….

[@SynergEbooks]

I could see the emotion in both your faces. This song touched you the same way it's touched the rest of us across the Nation... the WORLD! And such a humble man he is. Great reaction, guys.

[@hittshaven]

First time here. Just when you think he's through jabbing he throws a hay maker. I can't get enough of everyone's reactions when they hear the lyrics. One of the best tagteam reactions so far.

[@HenrikRClausen]

Four chords into the song and you're blown away already... Strong stuff, indeed!

[@tracysmith3102]

Can we say that was an gut-wrenching song.

[@WantOffThisRock]

Not being from the US and hearing so many say “he needs to be protected” for just bearing his soul says everything about the current state of the US and so many nations around the world.

[@user-cd1sw4uc1w]

This song speaks to my soul. On the verge of losing everything that I work for is BS! Thanks Oliver Anthony 👏🏻

[@rebeccac4751]

When your husband tells you he wants to die because life is getting too hard, songs like this and Jelly Roll hit differently.

[@m_5373]

Protect this man at all costs!

[@JamesDinoFriends]

I'm from the UK and no matter where you are, this track is so true

[@wtthatsme951]

Love his style of what I feel is Appalachian Folk Music. Sort of a modern day Woody Guthrie. Loved your reaction, just luckily happened to come across your post. Love your take on his vocals and sound, as how the WORLD has grab hold of his song and found meaning in Oliver's tune. The main thing I have found from watching reviews is no matter who WE are or where WE are from, this tune has a different meaning to each one of US = however, we all come to the same conclusion, UNITE! things can NOT stay the way they are! WATCH his follow-up post MOVING FORWARD.

[@lisapassmore6870]

I'm a true metal head & I love this song😍

[@alexasrosales8275]

IM EARLLLYYYYY!!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG - NOTHING BUT TRUTH

[@HenrikRClausen]

I'm 60 years old and never wept as much over any song as this one. Hits so deep...

[@lauriwest435]

WOW!!! That miner/minor line was... just WOW!! Yeah, this man needs protection like Tom MacDonald does. He's gonna be pissin some people off for sure!! LOVED this one, guys!!! Michael Knowles even reacted to it apparently (thumbnail is showing on my side bar)

[@ebrahimmoradi321]

he's preaching. Ain't no other way to say it. Amen brother... our generation needed this. Thank you

[@MRM0330]

A song everyone Feels, Very good reaction, 👍

[@paulaallison6581]

We The People are past sick and tired of what's going on is America. Isolation, fear and burnout are replaced with raw rage.

[@RSWG494]

Protect this man at all costs

[@ravendragonsong5842]

This beautiful boy is singing what our souls are crying EVERY day ❤❤❤ Much love and blessings to you all 😘💞😘

[@2010CLDLKIDS]

Here for Oliver Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@kenny_numbers]

This man and this song should start the revolution. When the word comes down, where and when, I'll be there.

[@n0les443]

Glad to see you all react to this.

[@JBCCT01]

Power, grit and pain in his voice. Amazing.

[@Jeffwalker66]

Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 😊. He turned down a 8 million dollar deal with a record label ❤. Soul not for sale! Hope he is blessed im sure he will be

[@litemetal]

This was how rock and roll started in the 60’s by calling out the government establishment. Period.

[@papierebitte2029]

Latest statement by Oliver(Chris) Anthony--It's been difficult as I browse through the 50,000+ messages and emails I've received in the last week. The stories that have been shared paint a brutally honest picture. Suicide, addiction, unemployment, anxiety and depression, hopelessness and the list goes on. Im sitting in such a weird place in my life right now. I never wanted to be a full time musician, much less sit at the top of the iTunes charts. Draven from RadioWv and I filmed these tunes on my land with the hope that it may hit 300k views. I still don't quite believe what has went on since we uploaded that. It's just strange to me. People in the music industry give me blank stares when I brush off 8 million dollar offers. I don't want 6 tour buses, 15 tractor trailers and a jet. I don't want to play stadium shows, I don't want to be in the spotlight. I wrote the music I wrote because I was suffering with mental health and depression. These songs have connected with millions of people on such a deep level because they're being sung by someone feeling the words in the very moment they were being sung. No editing, no agent, no bullshit. Just some idiot and his guitar. The style of music that we should have never gotten away from in the first place. So that being said, I have never taken the time to tell you who I actually am. Here's a formal introduction: My legal name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford. My grandfather was Oliver Anthony, and "Oliver Anthony Music" is a dedication not only to him, but 1930's Appalachia where he was born and raised. Dirt floors, seven kids, hard times. At this point, I'll gladly go by Oliver because everyone knows me as such. But my friends and family still call me Chris. You can decide for yourself, either is fine. In 2010, I dropped out of high school at age 17. I have a GED from Spruce Pine, NC. I worked multiple plant jobs in Western NC, my last being at the paper mill in McDowell county. I worked 3rd shift, 6 days a week for $14.50 an hour in a living hell. In 2013, I had a bad fall at work and fractured my skull. It forced me to move back home to Virginia. Due to complications from the injury, it took me 6 months or so before I could work again. From 2014 until just a few days ago, I've worked outside sales in the industrial manufacturing world. My job has taken me all over Virginia and into the Carolinas, getting to know tens of thousands of other blue collar workers on job sites and in factories. Ive spent all day, everyday, for the last 10 years hearing the same story. People are SO damn tired of being neglected, divided and manipulated. In 2019, I paid $97,500 for the property and still owe about $60,000 on it. I am living in a 27' camper with a tarp on the roof that I got off of craigslist for $750. There's nothing special about me. I'm not a good musician, I'm not a very good person. I've spent the last 5 years struggling with mental health and using alcohol to drown it. I am sad to see the world in the state it's in, with everyone fighting with each other. I have spent many nights feeling hopeless, that the greatest country on Earth is quickly fading away. That being said, I HATE the way the Internet has divided all of us. The Internet is a parasite, that infects the minds of humans and has their way with them. Hours wasted, goals forgotten, loved ones sitting in houses with each other distracted all day by technology made by the hands of other poor souls in sweat shops in a foreign land. When is enough, enough? When are we going to fight for what is right again? MILLIONS have died protecting the liberties we have. Freedom of speech is such a precious gift. Never in world history has the world had the freedom it currently does. Don't let them take it away from you. Just like those once wandering in the desert, we have lost our way from God and have let false idols distract us and divide us. It's a damn shame.

[@jtslmn720]

The irony of having Rainn Wilson behind you during this song

[@Spunky62]

His LIVE this past weekend had LOADS of UNEXPECTED people from EVERYWHERE!! 😏 He started out with Psalms 37 12-20! 😁✌️🫶🔥🎶💯🫂 5:56 Just one of us! 🤷‍♀️

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

Girl, this was incredible! ❤❤

[@marietheresahughes2911]

Hi from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 he said it like it is, im 68 and i feel it in my SOUL , the injustices in our world 😊😊😊

[@johnmartin9854]

Wish I could read lips….. probably never know what todays fun fact was…. but then again, might be better that way

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

😂😂 Oh, Gonna Find Out! 😆👍

[@jakedavy6655]

I have to say I feel like middle to late millennial all feel the "living in a new world, with an old soul" lyric soooo hard. I'm sure we were all raised for that old world but then the world changed 😩😢

[@CharlieMonroe73]

He turned down 8M deal from "the industry"

[@chank2710]

Funny enough his name is Chris Anthony and his grandfather was Oliver Anthony and said he decided to use his grandfathers name to pay tribute to him. Great reaction as always guys!

[@phoenixballard]

As a virginian whos family live in the southern part of the state, who struggle to afford the necessities, who wait a decade to get new glasses perscriptions, who can’t afford necessary sugeries, who work jobs that are labor intensive and don’t pay well, this one hits super hard.

[@carolynlucas3847]

Wow…this young man wrote and sang the pure truth! I cry every time I listen to it. I’m 66, worked hard my whole life…until my body started breaking down, then retired. Thank GOD that HE takes care of me, cause that little social security check ain’t nothing after paying inflated prices for food and gas. I’ve gone from living week to week to living month to month. Another way that big government is trying to control our lives. Praying for all hard working, pushed down people 🙏🏻♥️

[@sheilaf5732]

Right there with ya.

[@jamesramirez5276]

Amen! Stay strong!

[@lovinglove.1761]

Best reaction ever! God bless this young man and our country. Strong message, strong feelings for a strong, we the people!

[@patschm4153]

this man is the real deal guys

[@saved356]

This young man is uniting us. We need to keep this energy going, protect him and each other at all cost

[@daveward1484]

I'm 80 years old and this has tears running like a river. God bless this young man. Thank you for streaming this.

[@christianpcassidy3753]

Great reaction! Amazing song, voice, lyrics and message. Basically, if you have a pulse, this song is universal and gonna resonate. I know it did for me, felt it to the bone. #OliverAnthonyMusic

[@YaBoy_JayDawg]

The best part is when they claim this to somehow be right wing, and then they comment all over the song, knowing that’s just going to promote the algorithm. LET EM KEEP HATING AND COMMENTING! It’s only helping spread this song. 💪🏼

[@stepheninglett3447]

A dobro and 3 dogs.. heck yeah. Country Strong

[@MathewWeaver73]

Yesterday he turned down an $8 million record deal. That my friends is conviction.

[@nicolem4677]

I have worked dead end jobs that left me just completely broke, broken and tired, damn near every night when my shift was done. From working in the bars, restaurants, ranching, dairy farms and everything in between! Just to keep my head afloat, clothes, food and roof over my kids heads, on their persons and in their bellies! Only to break my back, bust my ass, eat some dirt and do it all over again for some bullshit pay! This song hits hard! It's POWERFUL, it speaks truth! And it speaks those truths in ! VOLUMES ! beyond any measure for and to so many, many different men and women!!! Thank you Anthony Oliver! For your powerful, truthful, amazing, " Rich Men North of Richmond ". The song I'd call and think of as, " the song of the century ", that spoke volumes to the blue collar crowd that holds each and every person in the USA'S, heads afloat!!! It's damn shame what this world's come'in to! Yeah it is, yeah it is, livin in the new world! 🫶

[@mattdrummond9087]

Just looked at itunes top songs, as of right now, Oliver has 5 of the top 10 songs, including 1, 2, and 3.. amazing shit. Nobody heard of him 10 days ago, now hes the biggest thing in the country.. that level of talent isnt common, as reflected in the charts.

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

3:45 I literally started crying seeing y'all's reaction. I've seen about 50 reactions to the song and I am not exaggerating. At least 50. I have been waiting for you guys to react to this. I just got off of work and saw you guys finally reacted. That part hits me so hard because our country does not even give a damn about miners or actual minors, but they were apparently worried about them minors on that island because they won't release that list from Epstein Island. Cuz they don't want us all to see who's on it. That part hit me so hard and there's a few other parts when he talks about men being 6 ft under because they keep getting torn down because of this country. Don't give a shit about young men. This song is the anthem for the country and the world because it's not only for the USA. It's for people all over this world. It is uniting all walks of life. He is singing from his heart and it is raw and vulnerable and we all need to hear this right now. That's why I did a little short cover of it on my channel. Not because I am trying to sound as good as him or trying to get any kind of clout because I want people to know who he is. That's why I pinned his channel in my comment section