Oliver Anthony - Virginia

Oliver Anthony, an old soul with something to say. Here he plays his original, Virginia, let us know what you think!

[@oliveranthonymusic]

Rich Men North of Richmond was uploaded to streaming platforms tonight! Give it a day or two to pop up!

[@joewallen587]

Keep it up brother!

[@ColeRichardson-pz7os]

You're the man! I live about an hour from you.. looking at buying some land in the mountains. Are you doing any shows soon?

[@mattdewhirst4075]

Congrats man, very happy for you and your success!

[@BigBurnedHand]

It's time to buy up some tickets

[@crispydankmemes958]

My grandpa had a Gretsch that was absolutely beautiful and I am glad to see a talented artist like he was playing a beautiful guitar like this

[@dai5897]

This man will be the next big hit for the blue collar workers 💪🏽

[@MrCelticml1223]

❤❤❤

[@moody2924]

Indeed

[@by7810]

Is 💪🏻🍻 love from Florida!!

[@EvansmommaJen]

Absolutely! No doubt..

[@alexlopez-ys9if]

Fr

[@oldfisherman5112]

As a 68 year old man who grew up listening to country with my dad. I just want to say THANK YOU. It's feels good listening to music that was written to touch the soul .

[@valeriea2911]

Listening hear in Alberta. Your music moves my soul. I'm happy I found you. Keep on making music.

[@mikewhite1582]

I'm a Black man from New York and I feel your music especially Rich Man... I salute your truth brother. We as Americans need to come together, stop the race card and set this country right! We the ppl are the backbone of this great nation!

[@AnniePA1960]

Thank you!! I want to hug you right now!! ❤😊

[@katt8391]

Thank you Mike White~ Bigg Huggggs 😊

[@jonathankluska8298]

Sendin love brother

[@mikewhite1582]

@@AnniePA1960 I'm hugging you right now... Thank you!

[@mikewhite1582]

@@katt8391 Bigger huggs 🙂

[@jjalexg82]

No flashy lights.. no smoke, no mirrors, no piles of cash. This man stands on raw talent, heart and soul alone.

[@bhargi4692]

Hopefully he gets that pile of cash

[@jacobsawley98]

he's lip syncing

[@Jaxthewonderhusky]

...and his dog, don't forget the dogs!

[@_shundra_3182]

​@@jacobsawley98I'm assuming you don't know how music videos are made. They're not recorded on site of the music video. They record in a studio for the best audio quality and then sync with the audio for the music video. Pretty much everyone who has made a music video ever had done this, it's not like lip syncing on stage.

[@ukulelebutterfly]

​@@jacobsawley98of course. Recording outdoors is...challenging. 🦋

[@ryan49805]

This dude is REAL country!!! Don’t let the vultures steal your authenticity!!! 🇺🇸

[@BattShytKuhraezy]

A N D western ... blooz bruddahz

[@SunnyLovetts]

Folk country

[@THATFOODGUYTYLER]

It happened to Childers!

[@3ZN357]

Amen and nuff said good sir

[@tarimyth]

AMEN

[@corbindavis-mansfield8916]

Two top class records in two days. We NEED the album ASAP

[@madkatt2201]

💯💯💯

[@albundy5198]

He’s on I tunes

[@scottlaw1992]

Listing to feeling Purdy good.

[@truthbetold7718]

And he's on Spotify

[@brianmiller3227]

Dude I swear I haven't heard a country song sound like this since I was young. Love it

[@georgeetter7558]

He sounds like Hank Williams Sr. Every once in a while just that twang in his voice

[@user-qe8jb2ti8y]

Hes awesome

[@NatronFatumallafalla]

Kinda to good to be true...u know the industry..

[@billhartman5120]

it bluegrass not country

[@brianmiller3227]

@billhartman5120 dude give it a rest

[@aceshigher3865]

Don't lose yourself, Oliver. Your down to earth music is what calls to people. God bless and go get'em!

[@Bible_Belle]

Somethin about his lyrics and his style tells me he won't. This man..phew😅 he spits hot fiya!! 🔥 😂

[@RCGshakenbake]

​@@Bible_BelleYep, this man is grounded.

[@erinalvarez9687]

Dont get hollywooded! Keep writing what you know and see. Love your voice kinda reminds of HWjr.

[@tommyblackwell3760]

@@erinalvarez9687 Does have a hint of Bocephus, don't it?

[@HE_HATE_ME]

he's on fire.. and you know they're gonna want some of his shine.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Do not go to a label. You are speaking for all us blue collar folks. Stay blessed 🙌

[@kimberly303]

Seen a news story saying John rich has reached out to him wanting to cut an album for him ...

[@jasonalzuto1794]

speaking from knowing the music industry..... they only want money. NONE OF THEM HAVE PURE INTENTIONS. I dont care how much they preach that theyre on our side or olivers. give him a contract and let him keep ALL THE PROCEEDS. Then youll know whos real

[@jasonalzuto1794]

@thekingfr nah..... this aint your moment, its olivers. beta

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

@jasonalzuto1794 nah he asked kindly, give it a listen, it's not bad at all. When you have a passion for something and a dream you want to be heard. Oliver is getting his, we here listening to it and here is another man chasing his dream, not hard to click and give it a listen my guy. Think if it were you. Hope you have a great day

[@bluesteel8376]

@@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001He is spamming his request all through the comments. That is not appropriate.

[@MsWilcoxa]

Oliver Anthony heats up the blood of redemption boiling in the veins of Americans everywhere today! Thank God we can still be heard. Thank you Oliver Anthony! ❤🇺🇸😘

[@andymontgomery9330]

You're a poet in your own rights. Your reply should be lyrics in a song.

[@MsWilcoxa]

@@andymontgomery9330 Thank you! I am a writer and I tell you Mr. Anthony’s song and soul resonated deeply with me this morning and obviously many others.

[@corneliabehr3531]

Not only in Amerika! Greetings from Germany ❤❤❤

[@crforfreedom7407]

@@MsWilcoxa This old boy's got good country, good music and good dogs all around him. He's all right now!

[@MsWilcoxa]

@@crforfreedom7407 yes he does and bless his lovin’ soul!

[@bleedingpatriot4637]

As good as rich men north of Richmond is, it’s not even his best. I’m so glad I have been introduced to this man’s music. When I say I like country music, this is what I mean

[@richardferran94]

I will click anytime I see this man from now on

[@banzaibill4290]

Same here.. heard him the first time today, done hooked now.

[@mrbenjlew]

That’s how I got here

[@shaun2318]

He’s made it

[@shane5261]

Different kinda blood runs through his veins!

[@banzaibill4290]

@@shane5261 God Given Blood... We all have it, just need to tap into it... Seek and Speak the truth in all things. Use our God Given Free Will, unafraid... to share this truth with others.

[@l.slayer551]

“Nobody’s singing songs about Virginia, but sweet Virginia’s always singing to me” is such a good line.

[@Pugilist379]

Hits just right

[@cireyenned]

West Virginia getting all the attention

[@EL-em3mn]

"But Virginia she's a always singing to me" is the exact continuation of that line.

[@randomcsorely]

Did he forget about Sweet Virginia Breeze

[@l.slayer551]

@EL-em3mn I was referring to the first mention in the song at 0:41. And yeah, there are other songs about Virgina, of course, I’m just fond of the line.

[@markcampbell3714]

56yr old blue collar proud Virginian ! You got a lot of good people behind you ! And the Lord above ! God bless !

[@kramnull8962]

@@pumpkinsantilli1825 Now wall to wall housing most likely.

[@MandyLouWhobaby]

Don’t ever get in the way of a country man with a dream. I was born in Kentucky and raised in Virginia. I’m a proud coal miner/baptist preacher’s daughter ❤❤

[@AK36677]

This is the music the country needs. Authentic and genuine. 🙌

[@llee8325]

It's the kind of HEART we all need.

[@Dick_Dynamite]

There are literally thousands of guys doing this....... just because the internet jammed one idiot in your face doesn't make him different.... grow the fuck up

[@karenmacneill3698]

Yas sir

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

As a Virginian, I wholeheartedly approve this tune. 🇺🇸

[@Htimez2]

Same

[@jimgirard1583]

Good stuff, pulls at the soul!

[@SusanConstant1607]

Sic semper tyrannis !

[@jamescoulthard2208]

Old times here are not forgotten...

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

​@@jamescoulthard2208 Never.... forgotten.

[@john69Kushman]

I'm a Virginia hillbilly born and raised, love you're music brother Anthony 🇺🇸

[@Rocky1986nc]

tell your cousin I said hi

[@love4christ-hi5ql]

SW Virginia here.

[@jamiedebra3493]

SWVa Here! ❤

[@crforfreedom7407]

Nobody can sing that mountain, bluesy, soul-filled country better than an old Scotch-Irish Appalachian boy.

[@garywhitt98]

Yes. Sings it with soul…as God intended.

[@lewisbreland]

Virginia bred, born, qnd raised on a Shenandoah Valley farm in Winchester. My husband and i have been really enjoying your music!

[@curtisanderson8013]

My boys growed up in tween Shenandoah and Elkton in Weaver's holler mostly i know what ya mean Brother 🇺🇸🦾

[@Kerosdeep]

Which farm?

[@seanharris8419]

I can’t believe this guy has just been singing songs in the forest with his dog going unnoticed by the world for so long. Dude has a world class voice and sings with a lot of soul.

[@bjolly8924]

And his choice of instrument!!!

[@cozyhobbies_]

How long has he been doing it ??

[@normaleehi]

seems it takes a while for a lonely voice to travel the whole world from the middle of the forest

[@steelergirl1741]

I grew up in Powhatan Virginia, and my mom always had a crowd over picking and making some amazing music when I was growing up!! My mom played /picked the hell on a 4 string banjo! I'd play mandolin and would sing she'll be coming around the mountains when she comes! 🎶 with the whoever would come over to jam with my mom! I know the slices of heaven that Virginia is. I feel like Oliver is my neighbor and like-minded friend! ❤️and I'm so proud of him. I know God will keep him humble and protected! 🙏❤ There is a whole lot of soil in country Virginia for sure! 😊

[@seanharris8419]

@@normaleehi Dude was just a simmering ember not too long ago and then he drops Rich men north of Richmond and set the whole forest on fire.

[@J0nny_Ch1mp0]

This dude is for real. Not just a one hit wonder. Great job Mr Anthony 👏

[@Cheeto_Fingerz]

That’s no joke, go look at the charts… He’s number one, number two, and number three right now.

[@trollgegael]

he glows

[@Seriously1922]

We need more pure clean heartfelt songs again… no violence, degradation, vulgarity or division… just good old school reminiscence.

[@540VarialHunter]

Just as my friend says, today songs are about drugs, cash and (usually casual) sex. xD He IS a fan of rap and hip hop but it can be heard in the pop genre as well. It permeates the whole industry. Sadly an industry, long gone are the days when music was an art. You can take movie or game music as a work of art, but all the pop, rock and other genres are mass-produced garbage nowadays. Independent music is salvageable, but when someone's contracted to a production studio more often than not it's SHIT.

[@cr4314]

❤❤❤

[@Mary200-61]

Love his voice and the message he has put to words!

[@techmodek]

I'm a black man from Miami, Fl. I appreciate you Main Man!!!

[@erasmusbanmah36]

Me too! Born and raised in Miami. And I love country music like this.

[@chrishensley1785]

This guy about to blow up and I’m here for it

[@GoFukoff]

Don't wish money and fame on anyone. With money and fame comes the matrix. Corruption.

[@robertc49]

@@GoFukoff How do you feel about Fame without money? Oliver is here to send his message, he doesn't want either. Also the OP didn't say anything about fame or money.

[@genegray2698]

Don't ever change Oliver ...you got something this world is lacking....heart and soul ....keep em coming brither

[@johnlebzelter4208]

Your comment is real, just may want to adjust your spelling of “brother.” Before some whacko calls you out on it.

[@keithbone8717]

@@johnlebzelter4208 isn't any spelling counted in what counts.

[@supabiscuit]

If he doesn’t change to the mainstream narrative they’ll burn him as they did Trump

[@kimmyray1234]

TYLER CHILDERS ? look him up people ?

[@kimmyray1234]

​@@johnlebzelter4208 EVER BEEN CALLED OUT ON FRAUD ? LISTEN TO TYLER CHILDERS Kentucky born artist on charts for years ... this guy Oliver Anthony should get called out ! Seems like I heard his entire song before with diffrent lyrics .....and it ain't him singing brother lol

[@patrickcurtin4356]

I'm a South African in Ireland and fully identify with your songs. ...sing it like it is bro. God bless you.

[@arch_dornan6066]

Ayyy I'm South African too

[@Godsloveministree]

@@RobinoftheHod paganism inherently rejects the idea of God, Jesus, and monotheism. So you're just a bit off there

[@yourheinness9275]

Also South African in Oxford England. Keep it raw buddy! I can feel the raw honest truth in your songs. Whatever you do don’t sell your self to the devil.

[@blue_belt_blues9554]

oh stop there were millions of gods before yours ,,,,,,grown ups believing in magic is pathetic. @Caught_On_Dashcam

[@johnfreels7167]

​@@RobinoftheHodThis is not the Vikings show stop with the belligerence 😂

[@erikcartman2749]

Proud Virginian here for this song ,God bless sweet Virginia and god the south and you ❤

[@Rabbit_Feathers]

Everything this man writes is GOLD ! my boy broke tik tok ! I love it !

[@danielcampbell9344]

I hope he never gets a band backing him. Keep it acoustic. I doubt he'll see this but please keep it this way.

[@MitchellTickle1962]

Wow 😳, Oliver is awesome 👍 ! My Folks are from Grundy Virginia.

[@jordansmith4092]

Tik tok? I'd hope not.

[@charlesbochar8681]

True Country

[@andrewstarr8062]

​@@jordansmith4092hes everywhere on there

[@coyotecrusade]

This is 1000 times better than anything iv heard on the radio in forever!

[@ProLevelAVG]

A million views in 3 days. Just shows how badly we need real music with a message these days. Thank you for your artistic contribution to a crumbling society. Makes the pain a little more bearable.

[@trustwithin7188]

True 🎉

[@supabiscuit]

Agreed. MAGA ❤

[@thatwhiteguy9393]

his other rich men north of Richmond got 14 million views in 7 days

[@westernwinchester70]

The music coming out Nashville these days sucks.

[@lalablonde2466]

When I was a young girl, I visited my grandpa's hometown of Blackwater, Virginia. Virginia is always singing to me since that day. And y'all don't know the beauty of Virginia unless you've been in the Appalachian mountains.

[@user-jj4xt4cc7c]

I live in a little town near qi tergreen resort it so freaking beautiful up here

[@jeffreykoch122]

i live in the appalachians in western virginia and the scenery is absolutely stunning.

[@MarkBryan-tw5fq]

Moved from Norfolk, Hampton Roads to Christiansburg, near Blacksburg in the New River Valley! Much better up here! 🌄 🏞️

[@thetruth7046]

This young man has 7 songs on the iTunes Country Top 10👏👏👏

[@mrpineapples2359]

Cause its the only 7 real country songs.

[@markbarnett7498]

He's got 10 songs on the iTunes top 30 ..... 7 days after uploading Rich men north of Richmond lol

[@br.riverwild]

I’m from Virginia. Always hearing other state’s names dropped in songs, so it’s good to hear someone give Virginia a mention. ❤

[@Justmitchell2023]

This guy right here is true American 🇺🇸 old soul, can’t wait to watch him influence all of us we needed him to show up! God bless you Brother!

[@JeffreyGlover65]

Well said brother! God bless🇺🇲

[@TopShelfHockeyAcademyPtbo]

Y’all need to protect him. Uncle Sam try to quiet folks like this when too many people start hearing facts

[@greghawkman]

For certain and need to prevent youtube from cancelling him like they did to Scott Ritter Friday. @@TopShelfHockeyAcademyPtbo

[@babayagaforestdweller400]

Couldn’t have come at a better time we’re all calling out for a release

[@kelleymandolins6519]

Oliver is a real blues man singing with pure soul! It can't get any more real! There is no one like him!!

[@derekhawkins7455]

Greatest picker since Curtis Lowe. Say what, six dogs on it.

[@davidwashburn5848]

I believe his style is Appalachian , that being said it's all the same in our hearts . It's the sound of the struggle of everyday people , & from the soul . Something everyone can understand regardless of the music you prefer or the color of your skin or nationality . I pray to Jesus he doesn't take him home too soon like he did with Stevie ray .

[@deborahlauterbach6156]

I agree.

[@JessJoanne]

@@davidwashburn5848 He has said before, that he can't take credit for that sound. Though, I also feel the Appalachian style to his music. I've listened to many of his songs. Appalachian, at least the Virginia Appalachian area, is not too far from him, but he is not from there. Obviously, the Appalachian area varies greatly because it goes much further North and South of Virginia. I hear the folky, Appalachian, and original type country....where it really all started in America, in his music for sure. Simple, from the heart, authentic, and a bit twangy. Not that 'Western' or honky tonk southwest sound. He's great. Hits the soul for sure!

[@floursandroses]

Oliver has his own KZbin channel named Oliver Anthony. Everyone should go and blow his channel up with some love. What an amazing gift to be able to reach everyday Americans using musical talent like his. Not all musicians have this gift that he has. Truly remarkable.

[@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760]

glad you shared this info. headed to his channel now.

[@gloriauselton9897]

Thanks, did it!

[@deborahryan2654]

“Oliver Anthony Music” is the channel. Everyone SUBSCRIBE!

[@44thala49]

Did it yesterday. He seems like a great dude.

[@armandhammer9617]

I subbed this morning 👍 this popped up I thought it was his channel at first. But yeah head over to his channel to show some love.

[@noproblem9572]

The man gets respect from Rockingham County VA. Protect our boy at all costs

[@JamesG1126]

A Star is born. I hope Oliver stays true to his roots. We're witnessing this generation's Bob Dylan.

[@leedavis3704]

I feel you just made the statement of a generation! Oliver Anthony is a man of the people!

[@Redhawk_44]

As a fellow Virginian, I absolutely love this song! Yes, sweet Virginia is singing to me!

[@lazygongfarmer2044]

Long live Old Dominion! Much love from Texas :P

[@deborahlauterbach6156]

Was born and raised. Will always be home no matter where I reside. God Bless.

[@4cylfreak46]

It’s a great song. You should be proud of where you’re from. Virginia is a beautiful state with deep history. Philly❤

[@carolhandy3664]

SW VA representing!! Listen to this kind of music and it really sings to your soul. SW VA is laid back and super friendly. Just to let people know, we don't take no WOKE here!

[@deborahlauterbach6156]

Being born and raised in Virginia, I salute you. God Bless. I no longer reside there, but it will always be home. (Always preserve. It's only right.)@@carolhandy3664

[@laurel7474]

Now this is country bluegrass music. Take note Nashville! Oliver gives me goosebumps he's so good!

[@westernwinchester70]

Nashville produces garbage country music.

[@joelbabcock2952]

Lord have mercy this man is a breath of fresh air. If more country music was like this, I wouldn’t have quit listening to it.

[@wholeass83]

I think it's folk music

[@paulhovenga4138]

@@wholeass83 This be the blues y'all

[@wholeass83]

@@paulhovenga4138 idk about that. Maybe bluegrass

[@paulhovenga4138]

@@wholeass83 In a way, sure. Bluegrass is typically faster paced. This to me, sounds most like the blues.

[@wholeass83]

@@paulhovenga4138 idk I just thought blues should have more instruments

[@akferren1]

When a guy singing and pickin in the tall grass with his dog gives you goosebumps it’s the real deal❤️God Bless you Oliver!

[@robbiepittman6919]

🎯

[@jayflynn5097]

Yep, driving through the Blue Ridge, central Virginia, this song is IT!

[@chrisward814]

My piece of Virginia

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

He is really good. Hope he get millions. He deserves it more than so many talentless hacks.

[@wesleysmith5275]

100%

[@ronbirnbaum1968]

Well, not yet but millions is coming!!

[@UnknownUser-fe5zu]

He turned down an 8 million dollar offer. I love it. 😂

[@mary-kayperris4876]

@@UnknownUser-fe5zu He could have helped a lot of people with that $8M!!

[@Loose_cl]

@@UnknownUser-fe5zusame 😂❤ he knows it ain’t worth a dime to have a dollar

[@fredflintstone2036]

😮 Wow! Oliver, please don't you ever change. We, the blue collar, country, working class people love your songs. God bless you brother.

[@durtyredone]

Loving this song in the hood of Columbus Ohio!!

[@markceci9896]

This one sounds like Hank Jr.

[@ktanner11]

Welcome to bluegrass music

[@durtyredone]

@@ktanner11 I grew up on it. My mother is from west Virginia

[@hunterhunter3827]

Every state in USA and country in the world approves of Oliver's message. We are tired of the White House and their shenanigans!!!

[@robtempe]

if you are honest you will look into how and why the modern conservative movement was created. For starters look up the Powell Memorandum, Origins of the Overclass, The Big Myth by Naomi Oreskes and Birchers. Instead you criticize the Left who is all about getting things done for average Americans and not the wealthy elite conservative overclass.

[@postulatesxd]

trailer trash doesnt speak for everyone in america

[@ltsgobrndniagre3endofquote525]

5 replies, & I can see only 1.

[@jackhandey3290]

​@@ltsgobrndniagre3endofquote525 Yeah, what the hell?

[@mekajiki7861]

wake up brother, the white house ain't got nothing to do with it. Just a figurehead.

[@donniedavis1031]

I haven't heard lyrics and true soul coming through like this since Johnny Cash 😊

[@teresariggs6523]

He pasted Johnny My friend

[@joshuaewalt486]

I'm witnessing the birth of a legend. And I love it. 🇺🇸

[@ukulelebutterfly]

Pretty big baby 🤣✌️ ~ 🦋

[@caso3253]

The future of country is all these guys coming up through different paths like KZbin and tiktok and I'm here for it

[@MK-Ultra-1984]

Future of the country** Lool I'm Canadian and boy oh boy, North america needs more of this attitude and soul.

[@goodoleme747]

This music is too good to be classified into today's modern country genre...and certainly way too good for mainstream

[@jmaxton]

This man is most definitely a national treasure! Keep it up brother!

[@AnandaSea]

Yes indeed. We have been blessed by his blessing. 😢 😅🎉❤🎉😊

[@Censorship064]

Bad to the bone he is..😊

[@marybethsmallwood1146]

I love this guy❤❤❤ I’m from Chesapeake Virginia born and raised, still here!!! Va ❤ I ❤️ country music ❤❤

[@yarsmythe]

Oliver is a "classic car barn find" for some of us. There are truly gifted singers out there that haven't been found by the masses. Glad he was given the limelight he deserves.

[@johnjoole2258]

Exactly !!!!

[@DMNSAV]

Well said.

[@KrakkenXXX]

@Caught_On_Dashcamgood god be quiet please

[@jarodmorris4408]

Because the masses don't want to think or truly feel anything. They want to be numb, so mainstream music gives them 2 inch deep songs and a catchy, meaningless chorus.

[@tomcat8849]

Hell as an ol Texas boy I totally approve of this young man's message's.. this man is pure GOLD.

[@toosense]

Howdy, Texas.

[@tomcat8849]

@@toosense Howdy Friend !

[@chadderbox1343]

Hey texas here too. What's up fam.

[@tomcat8849]

@@chadderbox1343 what's up pardner.👍

[@MikeOrazzi]

Great song and those tires on that car are pretty sweet too.

[@phigdon3]

Stirring up the soul of this 71-year-old used to be folk singer. I was the coffee house variety in rural Arkansas. Keep it up my friend as you got it where it counts, in your soul.

[@aprilhowell2734]

Jesus loves you

[@eako2107]

Love it!

[@tracyleo8344]

Young man, you’re still that same folk singer and don’t ever forget it 💓

[@danieleubanks558]

Im from Arkansas as well what amazes me is the amount of reach this song has to people whom I figure would never listen to the genre.

[@deathrunner123]

Easily becoming one of the best artists to ever grace my home state, keep it up bro, you are killing it.

[@Hoffenditty2081]

I second that.

[@rwhitely2288]

He’s killin it eeeeeverywhere. Chicago

[@phillawson4505]

​@@rwhitely2288I heard that. I was born in Chicago I'm in Tennessee now though. Fuck that shit 😂

[@rwhitely2288]

@@phillawson4505 me too. Bean Station on Cherokee Reservoir fuck Illinois. Never goin back.

[@patriciacarter8650]

Roy Clake was a native Virginian. Many others, too, like the Carter family.

[@zacharywright9860]

This man is bringing real country music back to its roots wow

[@retirosierra]

Though being European this hits me hard. I know it were guys like this who liberated my parents in Holland. That healthy, courageous, inventive, righteous vein running through the USA, once being its main river. I'm grateful for people like that.

[@christopherangeli8847]

Thank you for commenting. Many of us in the USA feel this way but remain silent for fear of being conservative or racist. It's the lefts way of keeping us down.

[@mrh4900]

I’m from South Carolina Appalachia, my great grandpa fought in Normandy and received a Purple Heart.

[@retirosierra]

@@mrh4900 Hey South Carolina, thanks for your great grand dad. Until the day they died in the 1990s, my parents and whole family have been grateful and adored Americans. It was almost as if American = tall, handsome, strong, courageous, righteous, inventive, clever, humble and all other qualities under the sun. They would definitely have wanted to know everything about your great grand dad.

[@drewcagno]

Had a few relatives in Europe back then thank you for the shout out. We regular folk need to stick together and get it done.

[@lindaraeder4342]

Yes. Nicely said.

[@DNice37]

This guy is awesome. Born and Raised in the blue ridge mountains in southwest VA. No place like it.

[@NoKingsNoGodsOnlyMan]

His voice really shines on this one. Getting Kings of Leon vibes.

[@studio28music97]

No offense intended but Kings of Leon would never find the swamp where this comes from, much less be able to start to cross it.

[@johnenglish4119]

Remain yourself and don’t let them corrupt you brother. Your music is what most of us feel inside but can’t express it. Thanks for telling all our stories.

[@chrisbagenstose7217]

Alot of us have been saying exactly the same stuff he said for years now

[@finallythere100]

Like his yodeling!

[@geradbarkley2000]

Amen.

[@jimmycline4778]

You can tell his dogs love listening to him sing!

[@skelter1153]

No... no you can't.

[@frisbynathan]

This young man sings from his soul. Country blues sound to make Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and Hank Williams proud.

[@shmerelize]

This man's music hits me right in the feels. I'm not crying - it's my allergies acting up!

[@sint5990]

That’s exactly what “Rich Men North of Richmond” did to me! It ran a truck straight through my soul, I can’t wait for more Oliver!

[@chrisward814]

Chopping onions

[@PaulKoon]

I cant get enough of this guy's voice. It is one of the best appalachian voices to happen in music for 50 years

[@yobigolemomma]

his voice sucks

[@peanutheadrules]

This is what making culture looks like! And he did it on his own, without a record label creating work for him and boosting him on all the radio stations. God bless him! ❤🙏

[@Giovaniel08]

Very good

[@mrs5189]

I don't think he did it all on his own. People don't buy digital music anymore and he's number 1 one on iTunes. A common technique used for plants. Not to mention the overwhelming support for right wing media.

[@O5FS]

@@mrs5189there’s no reason for them to push him he’s not putting out the shit they want anyways this is true music you know when you know

[@mrs5189]

@@O5FS he is literally going to sign to the daily wire.

[@Bandit-mr8wy]

@@mrs5189 your the reason the world hates itself 😂

[@johnnyhargeriii7486]

Watched my daddy work, sweat and bleed for the man for 50 years now I’m 22 years deep. I played this and cried. My the Lord bless you all the days of your life!

[@michaeltabanao8092]

Living in California......listening to this hidden talent , your realize there is still Americans in the south

[@gagelemaster2775]

What lol

[@rawattitude351w]

Got this country boy tearing up. This is authenticity my soul needed. And I thought real country was dead. Hank Williams would tap his boots listening to that

[@theknifeman7097]

Yep

[@Nathdood]

ol hank would love this boy's sound

[@mysightofthings]

I am not a country music fan, but this guy got me hooked on his voice, delivery, message..a pure trifecta! ❤

[@strokingoutloudpodcast]

I feel like this is more folk then anything. Country voice folk guitar

[@deagle2yadome696]

that’s cause this isn’t country music it’s folk

[@motleycruepsycho9721]

I don't think anybody but the bots, crooks, commies n the fascists are hating on this! True Americans feel what he's singing and it's beautifully bringing us all together as one, something these evil demons are always trying so,so hard to tear apart! ❤️🤍💙

[@strokingoutloudpodcast]

@@deagle2yadome696 it’s bad ass is what it is.

[@rogerrabbit5014]

I’m from Michigan, a country boy and this man touches my country roots. Sing on brother, sing on!!!

[@TheCurlyW]

He has such a powerful voice.

[@tylertaughtme]

No one talking about that beauty of a vehicle behind him. Gambler 500 classic👌🏽

[@thr3s1xt6n]

I had a black one made in 2006, ran her till the transmission would turn over anymore,

[@stephenkolman5727]

Im not a huge country fan, but I can't wait to buy this guys first album.

[@WEEBLUE]

God Bless you, Oliver Anthony.... This song describes the Elites and Globalists of America and the UK. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER. From over here in Northern Ireland. UK 🙏✝️💙☘️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☝️👍.. Your ancestors are good Protestant Hill-Billy from Ulster ☘️-Scots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 / Scots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 / Irish ☘️ great Presbyterian stock. 🙏✝️

[@sunuvliberty_III]

Damn, brother… you put me right back in the ozarks with this one. I was driving down a dirt road I haven’t seen in ten years with my father, who’s been gone for five years. The good LORD has blessed you with a rare talent. Thank you for sharing it. 🌸🌺III🌺🌸

[@CeciliaBuehl-bd3js]

My 70 year old dad loves when I sing this. Puts the dogs right to sleep too ❤

[@annieoakley153]

This man’s an old soul from the Appalachian mountains down the railroads with the miners. I love it. This is real folk country music from Appalachia🌺💕🌸

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I hope you realize he ain’t talking about coal miners

[@MetabolicMama...]

​@@e.t.preppin7084Listen carefully, He's talkin bout both,

[@kadefreeman4928]

@@e.t.preppin7084yea he was, he said he wishes politicians would look out for MINERS instead of MINORS on an island

[@Brave_New_Tube]

@@kadefreeman4928he didn’t say “instead” he said “not just”. Meaning he wishes they cared about *all* children and not just the ones on Epstein Island and the like.

[@kadefreeman4928]

@@Brave_New_Tube I know I wasn’t quoting him I was just differentiating the miners and minors for this guy

[@tonybaggett1984]

“Preacher talk about heaven. Son, it sure sounds nice. At least I can tell em’ I had me a slice.” Dude has some of the best lyrics I’ve heard in decades.

[@briancrouch9493]

I’ve listened to this on repeat for awhile and that is by far my favorite line.

[@virginiacarrington5485]

I think I can speak for all us Virginians when I say we are proud of you 👏 👏 👏

[@Kriegsbeil5577]

Just not the ones from the concrete dumps of Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington and Loudon counties.

[@JeThoreau_]

@Kriegsbeil5577 …I’m from Arlington. And I agree

[@burny890]

one million gajillion percent 😎😅

[@virginiacarrington5485]

@@JeThoreau_ 😆😆

[@virginiacarrington5485]

@@Kriegsbeil5577 😆😆

[@Allicon123]

It’s awesome how he’s just sitting in a field with his dog recording! What a beautiful voice!

[@tabbiesRred]

No gimmick, this is so real, I just can't describe how soulful is his voice - a blessing to hear

[@1stTnetix]

As a Staunch Texan I envy Virginian Pride love this music ✊🏿

[@shaun2318]

I wish VA loved football as much as Texas does

[@dwightschrute706]

As a Hispanic man that loves country music . My man you sing with heart 🙏 . I miss good old country music 🎶 ❤️

[@2010Nativeamerican]

Me too!

[@ladycactus110]

I identify as a cactus, but I love real country music like this!

[@momcatx2]

I don't need to point out the obvious, but you being Hispanic shouldn't make any difference. Country music isn't white music. You should have seen my little WV grandma playing, and trying to sing to her Freddie Fender albums. She loved them. She couldn't speak Spanish, or carry a tune, but she could sing "Via con Dios, my darling. Via con Dios, my love." Bless her sweet heart.

[@bigneiltoo]

It's like the United Nations here loving this.

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

I find it amazing in the comment section how people from all over the world are moved by this lovely music in this perfect outdoor atmosphere.

[@zachdancy5828]

I absolutely Love this man!! As a 47 year old Floridian, I identify with this Completely! My family came from West Virginia and this music brings out emotions I cannot explain.

[@woolfeeeee]

His music is very powerful- it's explained by coming from heart hence God.

[@arsenal12a]

His message is spot on! I grew up in northeastern rust belt Ohio and the few songs I've heard have hit me like a hard gut punch. I actually live in the DC metro area now but I'm a private sector schmuck, one of the few who has a job not tied to the federal govt in any way, shape, or form. For those who don't live here, let me tell you, it's not just the politicians who are clueless - it's also everyone in this area with a gov't job, either working for the feds or as contractors. They have no idea how the rest of the country works. Oliver Anthony's songs are just the start of the wake-up call that DC needs.

[@bigjake352]

Any ties to the morris’ in kanawha county

[@drumfun1210]

Born and raised in California but it truly resonates with me and many others here as well. We’re not all crazy progressive nut jobs here.

[@jdb2964]

41 year old here and west virginian born,raised,and currently living out the rest of my time! 😁

[@funandgames7847]

Another unique voice I'm here for it 🇺🇸

[@ohnoitsdldamnit1944]

When ppl wonder what American culture is they just heard it !!! God Bless and keep it coming !!!

[@djdeafbunny]

Favorite song so far

[@Rdkhk335]

The Lord struck this man with a lightning bolt full of talent & soul!❤

[@adamr149]

Or he worked hard an made it happen himself! 🇺🇲

[@janewhitely964]

What a natural songwriter, with a natural, soulful voice.

[@patijohnson5775]

You spoke for all true Virginians. Thank you so much.

[@postulatesxd]

the shitty part of virginia

[@HattieJosh]

No

[@interiorattack8331]

@@HattieJoshoh you are just a self hating troll…I see. I’m sure I can click on 20 more comments where you are seething, malding, or crying. Grow up 🤡

[@5thribroarn304]

Spoken perfectly. Song sang perfectly!!

[@user-sh3yy7og1i]

@@HattieJoshyes

[@801mikki]

As a Virginian, I have memories of myself & my husband riding in his truck in the country going to the little white shack we’d camp out in by the river. We chose the countryside as our home.This hits my heart hard!

[@katygirl4366]

I'll support this man every chance I get!❤️🇺🇸✌️

[@liquiddw2]

Same

[@gulfgypsy]

You know a song is special when the truth of it raises the hairs on the back of your neck. Keep preaching the truth in your songs --- We The People need your voice.

[@lindsaytedder4045]

Yes!!!

[@richardp2267]

Damn man. This song threw me back 40 years to when my dad was alive and I'd sit by the box fan in the summer while my dad would play. Thank you for that memory. North Carolina says hello.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

So over 3 weeks we have had masterpiece after masterpiece. Fellow Virginia brother I feel this to the bone.

[@yogix426]

I 1st listened to Rich Men North of Richmond and fell in love with his voice and U.S.'s new National Anthem. I'm black and he has turned me on to Country music. Great looking guitar. May God Bless You, keep it up. You should receive an award for RMNOR; it tells exactly how everyone feels and the world is. Thanks Again

[@historicalcucumber]

His guitar is a resonator guitar, which are louder than regular acoustic guitars and a favorite of bluegrass and folk music singers. They are also called Dobro's.

[@ericglover5933]

"The voice of one crying in the wilderness!" Thanks for speaking/singing truth to those in power.

[@drayflem7929]

Nice John the Baptist reference.

[@Drfresh1402]

I love how this guy’s recording booth is nature. It’s just such a beautiful thing.

[@stefan.avramov]

it's not, the video was shot separately

[@thomascolbert2687]

@@stefan.avramov Why do you lie like that? Jealous?

[@brysant_]

@@thomascolbert2687 It isn't jealousy brother. Its just simply not possibly not possible to achieve that kind of reverb naturally. That being said, the musicianship Oliver has is still incredible regardless if these videos are live or not.

[@kappaiota5105]

@@timechild1261 how does a modern microphone pickup the sound of the *_old soul??_*

[@ChrisReaperMusic]

reverb was added in later@@brysant_

[@Hawkeyefoxspirit]

Dear Stranger , i love how you've made a impact with so many folks alike. I personally love this song the most. I am Proud 12th Generation Virginian and this track just feels good ! Much Love and Respect, Brother! Stay True and Always stay with the Light!