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Singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony – whom nearly no one had heard of just a few months ago – catapulted to instant fame when his song, “Rich Men North of Richmond,” went viral. The politically charged tune was dropped on a West Virginia radio station’s YouTube channel on August 9, 2023. As of writing, it has already earned 62 million views.RELATED: Get To Know Today’s Viral Sensation, Oliver AnthonySoon enough, the song soared to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, making the Appalachian country-folk singer the first artist ever to reach the top of the chart without any previous chart history. For weeks, “Rich Men North of Richmond” took over as the most-streamed song, gaining radio airplay and becoming the top-selling track.Written by Oliver Anthony himself, “Rich Men North of Richmond” centers on problems many working-class communities are familiar with – such as making ends meet, high taxes, and welfare abuse. It also lashes out at wealthy legislators in Washington, D.C.RELATED: Here Are the 15 Best Country Songs About Working Hard To Keep You MotivatedIt was then a mega-hit, especially with the everyday people. Even more interesting is how “Rich Men North of Richmond” became one of the topics discussed during the first Republican presidential primary debate at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 23, 2023.Two days later, Anthony, however, posted a video separating himself from politicians and other figures trying to snatch the victory of his viral hit, saying it was “funny” seeing candidates talking about “Rich Men North of Richmond” on the debate stage.“I wrote that song about those people,” he said. “I do hate to see that song being weaponized.”Listen to “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony by playing the video below, and let us know what you think.Tags{"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}The Top 40 Country Songs for September 2023 That You Need To Check OutGet To Know Today’s Viral Sensation, Oliver AnthonyMeet Kelsea Ballerini: Country Music’s History MakerEvery Country Girl’s Kind of Man Found in this Michael Ray TrackTop 10 Country Bands That You Should Never Miss Out OnGet To Know Today’s Viral Sensation, Oliver AnthonyCheck Out Dolly Parton’s Greatest Collaborations Over The YearsBailey Zimmerman Explores Love’s Dark Side in “Religiously”Country Star Zach Bryan Dropped His New Self-Titled AlbumRemembering Legendary “Margaritaville” Singer Jimmy BuffettThe Top 40 Country Songs for September 2023 That You Need To Check Out&gt;

Singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony – whom nearly no one had heard of just a few months ago – catapulted to instant fame when his song, “Rich Men North of Richmond,” went viral. The politically charged tune was dropped on a West Virginia radio station’s YouTube channel on August 9, 2023. As of writing, it has already earned 62 million views.RELATED: Get To Know Today’s Viral Sensation, Oliver AnthonySoon enough, the song soared to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, making the Appalachian country-folk singer the first artist ever to reach the top of the chart without any previous chart history. For...

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