HOLY COW!| OLIVER ANTHONY - Rich Men North Of Richmond | FIRST TIME HEARING | REACTION

[@patrickgriffin783]

“People in the music industry give me blank stares when I brush off 8 million dollar offers,” he wrote in a 730-word message posted to his Facebook account Thursday morning. “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.” Oliver continued, “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.”

[@RobSquadReactions]

He turned down 8 million?? That’s wild but kudos to him for sure

[@joeday4293]

That $8 million comes with a diamond-encrusted leash that he doesn't want to wear. God bless him for that.

[@damonbryan7232]

Industry offered him 8 million to go away.

[@seangates1451]

I’ve listened to a few of his other songs. He’s from my state - Virginia - and from Farmville, where my alma mater Longwood University is. He’s got a song called Virginia that I dig because it’s about my state. “Lord they don’t never sing songs about Virginia, but Virginia she’s always singing to me.” ❤

[@pastorofmuppets13]

@@damonbryan7232 Facts!!

[@atuuschaaw]

♥ "It’s a folk singer’s job to comfort disturbed people and to disturb comfortable people." - Woodie Guthrie

[@jlyo1991]

Never heard that before. I love that.

[@thebronzetoo]

LOVE IT!!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

That’s a good one.✌️

[@MichaelKerr71]

Woody Guthrie would have killed that facist.

[@georgehampton25]

First time hearing that quote, and from the great Woodie Guthrie!

[@GRome-ty9nn]

This song is hitting globally. We all feel it around the world.

[@dennisleis9688]

As a Canadian I would have to disagree that this is just a song for America. We Canadians feel the same way. Not only us but most likely the rest of this planet. Praying for better days coming.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

We definitely feel this way in 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 Canada.

[@Dragineez774]

I've seen tons of reactions from around the world. UK, Belgium, South Africa, Korea, Australia... and on, and on, and on. This song speaks to the everyman everywhere.

[@funlovincop]

@@Dragineez774 For millenia, normal people have been taken advantage of by rich men. That's why it resonates with absolutely everybody. We don't often think of the true state of society, when we do.... well it hits hard

[@katesimmons9297]

I agree with you - IMO this song is relatable to any of the working class all over the world

[@hazardpay8560]

God Bless you Brother.

[@ShannonR1969]

RadioWV (Radio West Virginia) travels around Appalachia and records people singing Appalachian folk music. They recorded Chris Anthony Lunsford (Oliver Anthony Music is named after his grandfather) with a microphone and nothing else on Chris' 90 acres outside of Farmville, Virginia. Three weeks ago, Chris was singing in front of 20 people at farm meets. Last weekend he played another farm meet and over 5,000 people showed up. His music has touched something deep inside many of us -- the disillusionment, the sadness, the anger a lot of us are feeling. And I've seen people commenting on the reactor videos from all over the world saying that they feel it, too. I've truly seen nothing like this in all of my 54 years. He does have other great music on his channel, but he has said outright he doesn't want to play huge stadiums or get rich. He just turned down an $8 million recording contract offer. He just wants to pay off his acreage and start the small farm he dreams of.

[@-Thunder]

Everyone knew all the words and sang along. It's awesome.

[@SleestakLightningYT]

This dude's entire schtick is concocted by a right-wing marketing guru who used to work for Glenn Beck. He sucks and his song punches down at people on welfare. It's gross as fuck. Fuck this guy.

[@jaewok5G]

thanks for info

[@bcostin]

I'm happy to discover RadioWV. That's good work they're doing.

[@LM-hb6yn]

Well written. He put out a statement that was very impressive. He's the real deal.

[@jazminetherottie4394]

He’s a real one too! He had a concert coming up in Knoxville, TN but then he found out the venue was charging $90/ticket & $200 for a meet and greet so he cancelled it and told everyone stop buying tickets because he said “it’s too expensive and he Will personally refund anyone who already bought a ticket.” He hopes to find a new venue that’ll only charge $25 and he’ll do free meet & greets!! That’s the definition of actions speak louder than words

[@ryanjsgrandma2009]

He lives in a camper off grid. Bless his heart for speaking for the people without a voice!

[@danielmart7940]

After 35 years of driving a truck, these last couple years have made it all pointless. All my friends know I'm about ready to quit the game and go live off grid in a tent on my farm. They can get their tax money from someone else. I see welfare people with eternal days off living "the good life". This song gives us a voice for what we've all been wanting to say

[@palmirasanchez]

He lives on a 90 acre track he bought to do farming. This is his life and he's off grid

[@danielmart7940]

I have 110 in iowa. My rent is going up 20% this year and I'm tired of people just trying to get into my pockets constantly. It's time a bunch of us just check out and only work enough to live decent and actually have more time off to enjoy this one life we get

[@RavenFire4]

He was offered an $8 million recordings contract and turned it down

[@danielmart7940]

@@RavenFire4 he can't be bought and controlled

[@757optim]

"Oliver Anthony" is a tribute to his grandfather. He says so many people know him as Oliver, you can call him Oliver, or his real name Chris. Your choice.

[@JimboJones99]

God Bless Oliver Anthony 🙏🇺🇲 God Bless President Trump 🙏🇺🇲

[@oceanfrog]

@@JimboJones99 Exactly what I was sayin'. This is just more racist BS from some evangelical MAGA loon with a microphone, gettin' all the racists riled up. "If Marjorie Taylor Greene is promoting it, it's gotta be racist." God Bless President Trump? What part does God bless, precisely? His racism? His rapes? His criminal fraud? His treason? Or does he get a blessing simply because he's a means of getting "your people" back on top?

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@JimboJones99 Don't pollute this post with the criminal loser president who has never even opened a Bible in his entire disgusting life.

[@honkoff99]

@@JimboJones99 Former President Trump, who is a rich man from north of Richmond and is in big trouble for disrespecting the will of the American people.

[@baileysgrammy]

He sings the truth. Sounds a bit like the Avette brothers. Loved his banjo! Idk why the media calls this Rep. Conservative song, are there no blue collar Democrats anymore? Just askin'

[@walterrutherford8321]

Just one man, one instrument, and one important message. It doesn’t get better.

[@tedd8055]

And his dogs. ;-)

[@daleclark2376]

He wrote this, posted the audio, and the local news sent a cameraman to ask if they could video him singing it. He agreed, and the resulting video you watched was the result. He was singing to an audience of three ( the cameraman and Anthony's two dogs) and put everything He had in it; respect! Thanks for sharing this one, guys, and God bless!✌️❤️

[@butterflymama0838]

3 dogs, if you look again at the end there are 3, plus he has mentioned that it is himself and his 3 dogs on his homestead

[@SleestakLightningYT]

He was discovered and marketed by a right wing marketing company run by a guy who used to work for Glenn Beck. Any other story is propaganda.

[@virginiasanchez4614]

I dont think he wrote this, there was another guy on one of his recent performances and I think they said that guy that was next to him wrote the song. I dont know if thats his brother or cousin or friend but they were both up there with their guitars.

[@lennydelvecchio7716]

There's at least two cameramen.

[@SandraKaye56]

9:38 he is going to be putting out more music per his short statement/video on you tube. We all know he has turned down some big money offers to sign on, but he wants to record his own and stay pure.

[@ruanniemann2604]

"I've got to get sober" is a gut punch song from him.

[@justanotherpatriot7873]

I have a few of his songs on my playlist now, and that's one of them. Every one of his songs that I've heard so far hit you straight in the gut.

[@joebauers8031]

THAT!!! Is the one! Holy shit…😢

[@BeBoppin2000]

Hit me hard too. I'm blessed I got sober.

[@jaredpeeler94]

You're telling me, It took the wind out of my lungs. He speaks from a true place of pain and understanding. It's authentic and that's why people like him. In a world full of fake shit he's a beacon of sensibility and reality.

[@ruanniemann2604]

Its kept me clean since i heard it.

[@Leehuss5582]

I am from the UK and EVERYTIME I hear this song it reduces me to tears Damn song sung with a mighty soul hits then hits harder. The song is able to resonate with EVERYONE in the world no matter the race gender ethnicity TrueWords for the MASSES StaySafe ❤2ALL ✌👍🤜🏽

[@l-bird]

He was hoping a few people might hear this song. Little did he know this song would go viral and become an anthem for the people.

[@scottstangeland2878]

I know its so crazy its going world wide!!!!!!!!!

[@l-bird]

@@scottstangeland2878 Yeah, so crazy, right!

[@yearbyred8588]

An anthem for some people. Not for me.

[@user-ne1tb2cm4d]

@@yearbyred8588😂😂😂😂 keep dwelling in the 1% bc you wanna sound rebellious

[@yearbyred8588]

@@user-ne1tb2cm4d the 1%? You believe that KZbin reactors are the “voice of the people”? Not trying to be controversial, think the message is simplistic dog whistling, that’s all.

[@MsJourneyfan]

This man's vocal sound is called Mountain Soul. People from the hills/hollers of Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee have this sound. Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Patty Loveless, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, all have this sound. It's a very distinct sound -- from the soul.

[@Unchainedmelody151]

Ky native here. Everything you said!

[@heuristicnepenthean7727]

"Oliver Anthony' is a psy op. He is there to play a role to placate the angry US political right. He parrots leftist talking points. He is a dissembler and the men around him are his handlers. So a guy singing about 'rich men' is also saying 'we are strong in our diversity'????? OLIVER ANTHONY PSY OP

[@Saskinny]

Hazel Dickens too.

[@ithilnin123]

This Tennessean agrees, too. 💁🏻‍♀️

[@markgillespie6440]

I agree completely, he speaks for US....the working people. I would just add one more singer to your list.....Merle Haggard .....he is "the poet of the common man" listed to Merle's song...Rainbow Stew

[@BushWookie603]

Out of all the reactions I've watched on this song, I felt you guys felt it the most. No joke, I cry every single time I hear this song. I've been working since I was 15. 60+ hours the last 12 years or so trying to support a family of 4. And I can just never get ahead, can never get a little room to breathe. Literally working myself to an early grave. Thank you guys for being genuine with it.

[@josephrajsky466]

You sir, are not alone. There is comfort in knowing that our troubles shared. That's what this song is about. People like me, and people like you. Praying for you.

[@BushWookie603]

@josephrajsky466 you as well sir. Thank you 🙏

[@xavierbrown4250]

Stay strong brother. Vasbyt

[@ScottT-g9v]

He is the voice of all of us. Someone said it earlier, this isn’t about skin color or any group of people. It’s about the government wanting to make all the rules and tax us as they see fit.

[@tomschmidt5570]

This song is #1 on all of iTunes globally. Working men all over the world are sharing this song right this very second. No help from anyone but his guitar and his dogs. He's got no label, no band, no money (yet). He wrote the song himself. He is overwhelmed by the reaction. A truly inspired gift for us. Yes, it's edgy and angry and passionate and painful, but it's truth and truth never goes down easy, but it is always good medicine. God bless this guy and the song he shared from his heart, his soul and his mind. May God protect him from all that is coming his way. Thanks for sharing, fam!! 🤗🤗🥰🥰

[@tomschmidt5570]

One more thing...for Chris. The line about abusing welfare - which seems to have the same small and noisy broken record minority angry with him - is a really important line to understand. He is not shaming welfare recipients. He's calling out abuse by folks who have the audacity to take advantage of that system, and do it literally on the backs of strangers all over this country just like Chris, who work to the bone every week to feed themselves and barely keep a roof over their own family's head. It's that hard work that makes those generous programs possible. Its grace in action. And it's the intense pressure on a man to provide for himself and others during a tough economy like the one we've been in for a few years now that can make that same good man give up the fight and crumble under the weight, and end up "6 feet underground". Think about that when you listen again...just in case you missed it. It's worth listening to and hearing 1000 times. What a gift.

[@kelperdude]

@@tomschmidt5570 - The current administration is the opposite of what we need.

[@ericelander9936]

@@tomschmidt5570 the "morally superior" twits will never get it.

[@Hackaway]

@@ericelander9936 Oh no we all get it, "the only moral abortion is my abortion" is a tale as old as time for conservatives all around the world. That and voting against their own self-interest and then blaming everyone else when shit hits the fan, this time in form of a song that was propped up by that same machine. He knew a long time ago he was going to blow up because The Blaze actually contracted him in September '22 with a promise of a big push on conservative media, coincidentally the same time he added a playlist on KZbin with several anti-Semitic conspiracies, funny how that always keeps coming up in these circles huh.

[@patriciaewing8164]

His song now has 25 million views 😁 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 🌎👍🏻😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@wolverinesfan9021]

Fight the globalism, don't let them distract you with social issues. They want total control over energy and agriculture, those are the next industries they're going after. Prime example is "climate change" created by world governments and billionaires, they're using fear to eventually seize food and energy production and distribution. In the name of the "greater good". Don't listen to them.

[@kevinbennersten1446]

This is how a revolution gets started by a song, when emotions are just too powerful for words to tell

[@MommaBird52]

He wrote this after talking to many of his customers -- he says everyone has a story if you just listen. He says it is not my song, it is our song. Oliver Anthony Music is named for his grandpa. His name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford. In June he played at Morris Farms to 20 people. Last week, the farm was full. He has had problems with depression and alcohol. He hit his knees and prayed to God to get sober and now this. Last week he had 4 songs in the top 10 and 9 in the top 25 if iTunes. He is genuine and humble.

[@stevenolsen3162]

Customers?

[@fiteboss]

​@@stevenolsen3162He did outside sales for an industrial supplier.

[@dewdew34]

@@stevenolsen3162 he worked in sales after getting injured working at a paper mill for years.

[@ddgardner5671]

I'm a Black man who isn't in effect a Black...white nationalist. Am I included in his "our"? That's a rhetorical question. Of course I'm not included.

[@merlball8520]

​@@stevenolsen3162 He does traveling sales. Used to be a factory worker. Did various other jobs. Now he's trying to be a homesteader while he does traveling sales to buy the equipment to make homesteading possible.

[@user-ne1tb2cm4d]

You two are amazing people with a beautiful family. I just want to say I appreciate your channel very much. Every time I finish watching your videos I leave with a smile on my face and in a much better mood. Race, politics, gender, etc., none of it matters. We’re all out here together trying to make it. And both of you are making such a difference with this channel. Keep at it. Blessings to you both.

[@stevenolsen3162]

And then this..

[@ConfidencePT]

Best comment!

[@user-ne1tb2cm4d]

@@stevenolsen3162I didn’t think it was humanly possible for someone to get offended at a comment so simple and respectful lmaooooo , get a grip, go talk to a human, and smile 😂

[@sandrareed2553]

Amen !

[@Bart-no5co]

I instantly liked them. They both have a Good Sprit.

[@nana65dowd]

Never forget everyone, we put the Rich men north of Richmond into office, think before you vote.

[@pennythurston1822]

Doesn't matter who you vote for - they are all the same. Just which is the best of the evil.

[@srgelectricsj]

@@pennythurston1822 untrue

[@zachprice2652]

@@pennythurston1822 best of the evil is still evil.

[@zachprice2652]

@@srgelectricsj very true. Same bird just different wings. Neither side of aisle give a fuck about us.

[@annevalanche]

Is this the part we pretend we have a vote, again?!?!?

[@Rhasha00]

Oliver Anthony is his grandfather's name, his real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford. If you like Chris' music then I would recommend "I Ain't Got A Dollar" and "Virginia". He's got more but this will get you started.

[@CJBW]

My son sent this to me on Monday and said this is my new theme song. Just that fast it had millions of downloads/ even the Brits were doing reactions! I have cried ever time I’ve listened. He played at some farmers market this week-usually 40 people -this week thousands who had driven from all over the country. Before he sang, he read from the Book of Psalms & teared up. This is a true anthem of the America I ❤. Not the one it’s become which breaks my heart. “ Livin in a new world with an old soul” ( and an old morality and faith in God) is not easy, but I pray God will see fit to bless us as He has before…but not before we return to Him.

[@alsalthree]

Not just the Brits. I have watched the reactors around the world. Irish, Canadian, Spain, Nigeria, Australia. It's from some countries that don't speak English. They are using translators on screen. Sometimes the translator is wrong maybe b/c of Oliver's dialect ( miners/minors or obese or fudge rounds). It's become a populist anthem.

[@ryant75]

Man! This reaction got me all teary eyed again! Lol I'm a 48 yr old construction worker. I must have watched over 40 reaction videos from Jason to Oliver.. I'm been overflowing with love emotions and can't get enough of the comments. I love you all and hope we can stick together regardless of what the media and government is trying to do to us ❤️

[@maryannweitzel5636]

It's a song people worldwide can relate to. I've never heard of a song with 20 million veiws in 11 days before. It hit #1 in three days for a reason.

[@warinsidemyhead8939]

That statement sounds weird....."a SONG with 20 million views".....

[@maryannweitzel5636]

@warinsidemyhead8939 I don't listen to the radio and no CD is out yet. But yes, 20 million views on Utube and online, according to Google.

[@warinsidemyhead8939]

@@maryannweitzel5636 That's freakin incredible....

[@brianrufh3684]

I love that this dude literally no one knew a week and a half ago. Then he recorded this song. Boom! Mega star literally overnight. Simply by singing about what we're all thinking.

[@-Thunder]

I love that there are people actually pissed off about his song. They are privileged bigots that don't want to hear the truth. I'm happy they are all identifying themselves. Same people defend "Cuties" and trash "Sound of Freedom". Same people have a blue and yellow flag and pronouns. Nothing they stand for helps anyone in the real world.

[@markr1574]

I’ll respond like a republican. It’s your fault for not taking responsibility for your life. Shop blaming other people because you couldn’t make something of yourself. If you hate it here so much go further south.

[@oceanfrog]

I wonder why they're pissed off? Because it's obviously, clearly racist? Because it's attracting racists to it? Nah, couldn't be.

[@ghiocadrian7399]

@@-Thunder after watching Hassan's reaction to the song ( he's a popular twitch streamer that focuses on politics ), I immediately unfollowed him

[@ReesesPieces634]

Maga star overnight

[@sc0repio662]

1 voice, 4 cords thru a capo'd Gretsch G9220 Bobtail guitar performed on a natural wooded lot stage... and it sympathetically resonates with every other old soul that hears it.

[@GermanShepherdsRule7042]

Listen to the live version at the farmers market when he started with a powerful Bible verse!! Just brings it all together!!!

[@wambathewisefool2893]

Hallelujah, she calls it "the song of the people" ..others call it an anthem. She nailed it. It is the "song of the people of America".

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Around the world. I've seen comments from literally around the globe.

[@alphakilo11]

Song for the world. I hope it wakes up the people

[@CJBW]

VOTE if you want anything to change. Stop Cancel Culture. Stand up against the woke. Avoid the apathy and take action where change can happen. ❤️🇺🇸

[@stevenolsen3162]

Chubby cousin musta sat on him when he was little... If this is the best y'all got.. sad

[@randybaker6042]

It was probably a girlfriend that dumped him.

[@patdonnelly9392]

I am amazed by this song and this singer. He's really gone and hit a nerve, hasn't he? I love you guys...cutest couple ever!

[@Hawk-ODA212]

Great reaction. Saw one news report that said he recently turned down an $8 million recording offer. He said, ""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 bulls--t. Just some idiot and his guitar. The style of music that we should have never gotten away from in the first place."

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

I had called my best friend from down home in West Virginia and he told me I had to hear this one. Seeing him, the scenery and his sound... Oh so much I miss home. He nailed what singers down that way sound like )

[@Lakamo1]

"When he sings to us with that ace, it's like the "ACHE OF THIS COUNTRY... just him, his guitar and a mic out there, and the TRUTH" Perfectly said! You two put into words things I didn't even realize I was feeling. Fantastic insight, well done!

[@tinakelley7018]

He turned down a 8 million dollar contract deal

[@lawwdogg1digr]

His response was, “For what?”

[@carolynm3523]

#respect

[@noledoubt3264]

Is that real? It is too perfect to be real. Disbelief. Wow. From him why not.

[@jeanniemetiva6745]

​@noledoubt3264 it's very real....he turned down 8 MILLION DOLLARS. He's just sick of the Bull going on in this Country...

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

They wanted him to sign so they could bury the song from being released & to bury him. And YES THEY will spend that much money to get their way, it’s a write off.

[@joelwatts5260]

Just him, the dogs, the deer stand and Oliver's message is about as American as it gets. My old soul can relate to this song like it does to millions of others. Sing it loud and proud brother!

[@catwhisperer9489]

You talked about the "cry" in his voice, or whatever.... It's called an "Appalachian holler". He's not in/from Appalachia, but from the Piedmont---close-by Appalachia. I'm from Appalachia---but, a different state---and the way he sings, comes, naturally, all around the area! I'm so glad you loved this!!! ❤

[@tamiramos5873]

Any of the few other songs you do by Oliver (Chris) will be simple and heartfelt gold. I am a straight up metal head but this man has opened my soul to the sound of Appalachia. And I live in a part of the Appalachians. I suggest doing "I've Got to Get Sober" and then "Ain't Gotta a Dollar." I haven't listened to the other yet. He was recently offered an 8M dollar recording contract by John Rich of Big & Rich and he turned it down. He wants to stay humble and do things at his pace and doesn't want to be tied down to the stipulations of a contract and I 100% agree with him. However, he says he will come to different locals to perform for people. And that's awesome!

[@dolphieness2609]

The offer to buy Oliver Anthony was not by John Rich. JR got involved because he was asked to as we know he is not part of the music industry machine. John Rich is involved to help navigate the waters and not get eaten by the sharks - definitely not to buy him. If you look into JR - he is known to help new talent, without the strings the music industry attaches. Oliver Anthony has received offers from multiple Music labels - one offer was for $8 million the others were for more.

[@DavidSeeley-gd9wc]

As a Metal head and Rocker I found myself lately loving these people singing and playing from the bottom of their hearts. Very inspirational!

[@thomasservo9249]

Another metal head here and WOW this blew me away! This man is on my playlist right there with Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Megadeth. What great lyrics! Nothing but respect for a man, a guitar and his dogs

[@BigEyeswhistleblowerWhis-nh1mx]

He has four songs on the top 10 list he's absolutely amazing! May his voice heal the world

[@johnsutton1172]

absolutely the truth. Ive never heard this song b4. My daughter told me to listen to it and I blew it off, dont know why. So your channel is the 1st time ive heard it and all I can say is " Preach Preacha

[@krw73]

Love how the 2 dogs didn't even look up as if they just listen to it all day long..😂😂

[@poppycock6572]

Love your reaction to this masterpiece... what it really boils down to is WE are ALL sick of this crap.

[@bknsty14]

💯🇺🇸

[@yaimavol]

And the political parties pretending they are opposing each other. They are only opposing us

[@mariebishop7357]

This young man is speaking the truth and I love it, because it hits me right in the heart. Keep doing your thing Oliver Anthony!

[@mark-be9mq]

It's feels like a cry from the soul of the nations people. It's beautiful in a heartfelt heartbreaking way, too many know.

[@BROU-bb2uc]

Not gonna lie I cried a few times to this song.

[@yearbyred8588]

Yes, fat shaming people makes me cry too.

[@wtk6069]

​@yearbyred8588 It was not fat shaming. It's blasting the government for making their condition worse. He could just as easily said tax dollars ought not buy drugs for addicts.

[@yearbyred8588]

@@wtk6069 so it’s the government’s fault for giving them welfare? Ah ok.

[@yearbyred8588]

@@johnwheeler9186 sorry to disappoint but I’m skinny. Just don’t enjoy dog whistles

[@zekesanchez1851]

It's a powerful message we needed 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.

[@jamesrogers1554]

I hate to say it but sometimes the best music and art come from people who are suffering. They tap into a well of experience and emotion that we all can relate to on some level and demonstrate an authenticity that is, I think, sorely lacking in today's over processed world.

[@jamesbolton9752]

​@@jamesrogers1554Well said.

[@dsusan17]

He had a head injury. That can cause so much difficulty

[@shawnaleigh423]

I saw him in concert in September and he brings his dogs on stage with him. They go everywhere with him.

[@frankpasqualone]

Classic old time Appalachian mountain music with a message that speaks to the issues in our country today. Just amazing.

[@wtk6069]

Yes. This song is like "Man of Constant Sorrow" for a new generation.

[@maharajah815]

Just simply singing the truth from his heart and soul. No explanation is necessary you can just feel it coming through.....

[@samgiesing2966]

I cry every time I hear this song, bless all of you people 🙏 thank you ❤️‍🔥💯

[@WristwatchAddiction]

“Please don’t be over”. I feel you J! I wish this thing was 20 minutes! Can’t ever get tired of a great voice spitting facts with a great acoustic guitar.

[@richardmather1906]

If he could keep up that intensity for twenty minutes, he would have to be a machine.

[@billallen4793]

He's playing a Dobro, it's kinda half guitar 🎸, half banjo!..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠

[@foreveralone11w]

I have watched just about every reaction to this song I can find… And have been hoping you would do it… I can’t wait to see this ❤

[@paulcwalina7910]

Same

[@foreveralone11w]

This isn’t even political right/left… This is people that love America against the people trying to destroy it ❤

[@richardgothard5583]

singing about the working man or woman and it touches the heart of people of all races. Amen brother Anthony

[@deannascott8050]

It's an anthem. It's today's anthem. I can not get this song out of my head. This guy was completely unknown until what? A week or two ago? Now everyone knows him. And this shouldn't be a Right or Left thing. This song resonates with everyone.

[@foreveralone11w]

I want someone to fund our version of Woodstock… Musicians for freedom, the farm tour… Pay local, farmers, hire local workers… People will show up! ❤

[@honkoff99]

@@foreveralone11w Don't they have that - Farm Aid?

[@jeffreyj-dubburkle307]

Since this went viral it went #1 on iTunes and now he has several songs in the top-20.

[@intensetornado]

I think everyone has been stunned the first time hearing this. So many emotions displayed in his voice. Anger, frustration, sadness, helplessness.

[@martymccoy6475]

Hard times make for great music, and here it is.🇺🇲

[@lorcazola]

THERE WE GO..........I have seen 20 reactions to Oliver Anthony and heavily Promoting this Cat. Never ever seen anything like it. I don't like country but I do now. The more I hear it the catchier it gets. Oliver is a Christian Bro. ! THIS is the one REACTION I've been waiting for...already got Goosebumps and video hasn't started yet......

[@marcobenedetto2175]

He's on a flatbed trailer. Just a guitar & a mike..just pouring OUR HEARTS OUT. PROTECT OLIVER ANTHONY !!!!

[@jennyjenny4501]

My neighbor played me this song several weeks ago and I loved it. We can relate, Oliver!

[@elaine8013]

Everyone can relate to this song. We're all in this together. This man put into words that one thing that's been bugging us deep inside and we couldn't put into words. Just a farmer, former factory worker who worked his rear off to buy a piece of land to live in with his dogs. Doesn't even want to be rich. We all feel tired of being tired of being tired. He has some really good music on his channel. Try I've Got to Get Sober. I cried like a baby.

[@BeBoppin2000]

Been sober for 4 years, and I can really relate. Glad he got sober.!

[@kylesummers1565]

@@BeBoppin2000 Peace, Love!!

[@carnage7005]

Unless you're on welfare or overweight and on food stamps

[@rickmts]

Wow, loved your reaction. I must have missed it first time around, but it popped up and I thought, “I don’t remember them reacting to this.” The man has the voice of the people. ‘Nuff said.

[@Tijuanabill]

John Rich offered to produce this for release, for free. John Rich is a rich man from.....SOUTH....of Richmond.

[@RosiG73]

Rich men north of Richmond means the politicians in Washington D. C.

[@blackblake3658]

Trump too.

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

​@@blackblake3658Agree, but Trump isn't "MAGA"! This song is MAGA!!! 🤗💕

[@salbro5985]

@@blackblake3658 Florida is way south of Virginia, but okay.

[@RosiG73]

@@salbro5985 Spot on. Apparently geography is hard for some people.

[@brianmorg]

This isn’t a proclamation of any party. It’s calling them all out. Makes me laugh that the right has grabbed it and the left has lost their minds…they’re both in his crosshairs.

[@marym.5025]

Girl, you are so point on with your decompressing of songs. You are talent Hollywood. Love you both! 🙂

[@fj6746]

Great reaction. Thank you. Yes a lot of us feeling this song - not just the US.

[@jlyo1991]

This song ain’t white or black. This song ain’t left or right. It’s for all of us, and I love it. I’m responsible for a good many of those views on that video.

[@blackblake3658]

So why are you bringing up race?

[@jlyo1991]

Thanks for the pin y’all! Much love! Notification squad❤ Well it was pinned for a minute anyway. 😂

[@jlyo1991]

@@blackblake3658 I said what I said. Quit looking to divide.

[@firefighterchick]

Yes!!!!! His lyrics are uniting not trying to divide. ALL of the men(and women) north of Richmond are responsible for this mess.

[@thomasgibson6879]

How is a song that places a hard line north of Richmond unifying?

[@kathleenthorpe5284]

Amber, you said it perfectly! The ache in his voice IS the ache of this country.

[@hockemeyer1]

This song has over 18,000,000 views on I Tunes. He actually as 3 song in the top 10 on I Tunes right now.

[@topherbec7578]

For the past two days I have been watching other reactions to this song and every one has had the same reaction. This song is truly bringing the country together.

[@blackblake3658]

No it's not.

[@topherbec7578]

​@@blackblake3658You're right, there are some Rich Men North of Richmond that don't like the song.

[@elysehfm8797]

​@@blackblake3658, could have sworn I JUST wrote to you that they're deleting negative comments and if I weren't so tired, I'd be 100% that they deleted mine RIGHT after clicking enter.

[@pararigger64]

He's preaching and calling everyone out!!!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!

[@bryandamkaer3646]

This song gets right to your soul. Simple but powerful

[@kennethreynolds4670]

I follow him on Spotify and had this on my playlist when it was only around 50 thousand plays and now it has millions.

[@CherylJones-qp7cf]

I’m so glad you guys reacted to this song!! It’s definitely an anthem for the majority of us Americans!!!

[@averagejoe2853]

Love you guys. Keep it honest and keep it real. He is a humble guy that recently gave a concert where he began with a bible verse. You need to see that clip. He got emotional and so did I .Blessings to you both !

[@michaelevans1193]

Having grown up around the rich men north of Richmond, I find it ironic that everyone complains about the politicians and then keeps sending same idiots to Congress. You want change? Vote for it.

[@joeday4293]

Well, see, it's Their Guys™️ that are the problem, because they are dumb and mean and greedy. If everyone would just vote for Our Guys™️, who are all wise and kind and generous, the world would be a better place. Vote Our Guys™️ - it's important. 🙄 There's your answer.

[@garykruta145]

Your vote no longer counts

[@ithakra]

​@@garykruta145this. Better yet stop using their fiat currency

[@jamesbolton9752]

Unfortunately, even when we are able to get the non performers voted out they are replaced by people that lied to get the job and we're right back where we started. Wish there was a way to force these politicians to live up to their promises other than having to wait for the next election.

[@JerryCollins101]

@@garykruta145 If you don't vote I guarantee it will not count. We have to try before it is to late and the SHTF.

[@dionshare7103]

Yes guys I grew up in that part of the country. But I actually love DC. It's a beautiful city. The sites are awesome. Actually I think the word I prefer is cool and beautiful.

[@chadcrigger3101]

I have always loved watching your videos. You both are so positive and so genuine and you do such a variety of music i feel like you both are just like the coolest people but today I felt like you both were more than that. You are like family. I am so happy you did this song and your reaction made me realize that we aren't black or white we are brothers and sisters. God bless you both. Love y'all.

[@jbfree1122]

Amen ❤

[@paulmitasky3462]

His real name is Christopher Anthony and he's just like the rest of us and he's tired like us all! His grandfather is Oliver Anthony and if I have the story correctly, his grandfather was also an Appalachian folk musician also!

[@lisaammoms261]

"The ACHE of this country" Thank you! Truer words were never spoken! I love you guys!! Keep on keeping on!

[@madman1955]

From a widow who's been abandoned by family and friends I come by quite often. The best things from you kids you can tell what you fell about a song and there is not any doubt that you love what you're doing. Just wanted to stop by and say thanks.

[@dawnbailey1132]

You too?

[@daronbaird6060]

With Try That in a Small Town and now Rich Men North of Richmond it's beginning to feel a little like the protest songs of the 60s.

[@blackblake3658]

No. Just Trump followers looking for songs to plot violence.

[@salbro5985]

@@jimweir6500 Yeah, he's been trolling through the whole thing. The elite media can really convince some people to actually believe what they tell them to think.

[@DP-hy4vh]

History repeats.

[@timschultz7860]

Yikes.

[@elysehfm8797]

@@blackblake3658, funny, I've seen one of them repeatedly call you a troll, and where you go, they're always there to follow. And no, they don't get the irony.

[@johnniebradley3101]

Saw him a couple of weeks back. Tickets were $25, just him, a bass player and a guitarist.

[@Mama-pat-825]

He give me chills right out the chute! Love it!!

[@stephenberrells1471]

I've watched loads of reactions to this song and have been waiting for you guys. I would've bet my bollocks to a barn dance that it'd overwhelm you. What a voice and what a message.

[@kellykonoske91]

He is self contained, self written, and scaring the HELL out of the mainstream. Good Dude.

[@michaeltorrance]

Being a Gen-X pushing 60 and as the father of a young son these lines hit me the hardest. "Young men are puttin' themselves six feet in the ground 'Cause all this damn country does is keep on kickin' them down"

[@Icurious14u]

I'm glad you guys did this reaction....Alot of my fave reactors have picked it up and It makes my heart jump for joy to see we all agree with this guy cause it means there is hope for our country...

[@tristramcoffin926]

If you ever get frustrated and confused and think there is no way out this guy just melted the internet. I haven't been so encouraged in years. Yeah, stuff it messed up right now but we are going to be ok. Just be you. Vote. Fight for what you believe in. We are going to be ok.

[@paultucker9753]

He's not just country music... he's music for the country! so glad y'all made this review!

[@jeffreyb6165]

#1 on Spotify...#1 on iTunes... debuts at #1 on Billboard this coming week, and 24 million views and climbing on KZbin all in one week. This man struck a chord with people like nothing I've ever seen in my lifetime.

[@faudran]

This guy touch our soul because he as no filter between his heart and mouth.

[@dougjohnson4066]

He just recently turned down an offer of 8 million dollars to sign with some music company. He said I don't need 4 tour buses and I don't need to perform onstage in front of millions. He's truly a down to earth person. 🤔😁🥴👍💯✌️

[@buddystewart2020]

Yeah, this isn't about art, this about an awakening. This is about the message. When he says Rich Men North of Richmond, look at a map. What's north of Richmond? Washington DC...politicians.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Might as well add new york to that.

[@buddystewart2020]

@@GUNNER67akaKelt ... Yeah, I'm ok with that too.

[@reddoxx4754]

What's north of Richmond? A lot of other people who are just like the people south of Richmond. Politicians? They come from all over the country.

[@spencerjw]

You did this song justice. I heard it for the first time last night on TikTok and wrote a synopsis after contemplating it for a while: We all feel the weight of the world pressing down on our shoulders at times, and the song "Rich Men North Of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony encapsulates that feeling perfectly. The heartache and struggles faced by the ordinary individual in a rapidly changing world are something we can all resonate with. Imagine, for a moment, the anguish of someone who pours their heart into their job, only to be met with inadequate compensation. The lyrics "I've been sellin' my soul, workin' all day, Overtime hours for bullshit pay" depict the depth of this frustration. We all want our hard work to be recognized and valued. This song is a plea for acknowledgment and understanding in a world that often feels unyielding. Further, the lines "Livin' in the new world, With an old soul" effectively capture the sentiment of someone feeling out of place in modern society. It beautifully illustrates the feelings of people who may believe that contemporary culture has moved away from the values they hold dear. The Rich Men North of Richmond, as the song describes, represent more than just wealthy individuals; they symbolize the elite and the powerful who make decisions without considering the impacts on the common man. Moreover, the song touches upon social issues with a raw and genuine concern. The desire for politicians to care for workers, the glaring economic disparities, and the judgment faced by those relying on welfare are all spotlighted. The heartfelt plea for change and recognition can be heard echoing through every word. So, when you next listen to this song, take a moment to think about its deeper message. Let it remind you of the importance of understanding and empathy in today's complex world. And perhaps, it will inspire a conversation or action that brings about the positive change that the lyrics yearn for. Because if music can touch our souls, it can surely change our world.

[@312af]

I agree with what you said but I do believe you missed the most important aspect of the song. The struggle. If you've had your power cut off, eaten spaghetti sauce from a can with no spaghetti, or made a white rice dinner for your dog because you had nothing else to give, you know the struggle and instantly relate.

[@marningritaguy]

He does not want some big record deal either. He just wants to sing what he believes. His real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford. This is Appalachian music even though he lives in the Piedmont area of the state.

[@Joe-d3t1t]

One the best meaningful songs I’ve heard in a long time.

[@weldonbailey1005]

Guys love ur reaction as usual. This guy is worth checking out. I mean on a personal level. For the last year or so alll he put out were his original sings recorded on his phone cam. He lives on a 90 acre piece of land outside of Farmville, Va. On a recent video he states he bought it for 96k and still owes 60k. He had planned on trying to make it a livestock farm. He lives inna 24 ft camper trailer with a tarp covering the roof. A WV radionstation known for helping promote unknown artists heard some of his music, contacted him. Came to his place, brought a good mic and good recording cam and this video is the result. The station posted it and now I guess its nearing or maybe exceeded 20 mil views. He states he hoped to generate 200k - 300k views over time. Hell, his personal intro videos about himself have already generated over 300k views. Many YT reaction videos have already exceeded 300k views. He has been contacted by prominent Country artists offering to produce his first album. He has supposedly turn down a $8 mil recording contract. Quickly after his song went viral, someone put together a hurried show at a farmer's market where he had performed before to a crowd of 20-30 ppl. This show without must announcement saw about 12-14k people show up causing a huge traffic jam. Some ppl flew in to the closest airport to hear him. He started the perform by first reading from Psalms. It worth a reaction. Some YT reactors have reacted to a video he made just before this one went out just to tell about himself and what he wanted ppl to understand about why he was making music and an honest admission about who he is and where he comes from. A most sincere, humble guy you will never meet. He says he's not that good of a singer and doesnt know he way around a guitar but he sure fooled me then. Highly recommend you guys react to his introduction and background video referenced above. Search Oliver Anthony...pleasure meeting you.Thank you guys for sharing this. Sorry for this encyclopedia. Hugs. Mark

[@syx3s]

before i watch this reaction, i saw this video yesterday and it gave me goosebumps. i love a solo acoustic guitar and strong vocals like this when they carry a meaningful message. not my typical genre but this song is SO good.

[@ZacCostilla]

I expected J to jump up, but when AMBER jumped up I about lost it. I’m a disabled veteran and though I strive as much as possible to stay positive, it gets HARD sometimes. I’ve listened to this song a couple hundred times the last week, and I still get a tear about half the time.

[@broncobra]

Thank you for your service. We DO care.

[@RabbiSteve]

Thanks for a superb reaction to this great instant classic. He just came on the scene literally in the last week or so. He had like 300 followers before he released this song. I think this was the first one he did with a decent mic and camera. We all Just discovered him at the same time. Now you are on that train too. He is a very humble man. Check out what he has said and written since this song has gone mega-viral. He says he’s just expressing his pain and what he knows we are all feeling. That’s he’s nothing special. He’s been offered huge money and so far, I don’t think he’s accepted any contracts yet. This song has become #1 on Apple and other song charts and markets. It hit me, like it hit hit you. As you said, “his voice, his guitar, a mic…” and then Amber added “and the truth!” Amen. And as Amber also added “the song of the people.” You got that right. In a way that few songs in history have been. Just caught us all where we live when we needed it. Divine Providence.

[@kelperdude]

I love Amber's reaction to this.

[@SuEnRoD]

I have watched several hours of reaction videos on YT about "Rich Men North of Richmond" and have seen young/old, males/females, all races, almost moved to tears at how powerful Oliver Anthony's lyrics are and the power and conviction he sings with. Gives me hope!!🙏