The fact that it’s gone viral literally world wide is a true testament to how much this song means to people

I held my husband while he wept listening to this song. All he could say is, "he's singing what I feel every damn day of my life & I'm exhausted." No matter who you are, where you are, this song grabs you by the soul! And if it doesnt? That says way more about who you are than you realize. We're beat down & FED up with killing ourselves only to support the lavish lifestyles of the 1%. Oliver united the world in 3 minutes with good old Appalachian folk music. Now we have to cling to each other and continue to lift each other up. We CAN come through this stronger & better. And he's given me hope for a better tomorrow. Genuinely, much love and respect to each and every one of you

oliver anthony is the REAL climate change! BRAVO! GOOSEBUMPS! SHIVERS! BLESSED!

Go look at the global comments supporting his song too. It's a global masterpiece regardless of country, color, religion or continent. It is unprecedented how far its reached into others that can relate to what he is saying.

Wow! This song is now my "go to" when I get home from work, sit down in my chair, and me and my old ass dog just stare off into space. My girl walks in and says, "what you thinking about", now instead of just saying "nothing" I can just play this for her. I can totally see why this blew up over just a few days, the anger and hurt in this man's voice says it all!

And out of the wilderness comes a voice, crying from the mountaintop. God bless you Oliver Anthony.

Oliver Anthony deserves to go viral! This song resonates to so many of us, been sharing this song as much as I can, this is why I relate to Independent artist so much! They write and sing from their heart instead of what some record label wants them to sing! 🤘🤠🤘

Here's Oliver Anthony’s story. He was battling alcoholism last month and got on his knees and promised God he'd give up drinking if he could just play his music and help some people...After this release he played at a Farmers Market and opened his Bible to Psalm 37:12-20

I'm so glad authenticity is winning hearts. Lots of countries, but especially ours, need strong populist movements to reset the balance of power between citizens and their governments. Politics is downstream from culture, so I hope genuine voices like his are amplified.

his song touched me deeply being a farmer like him and farmers ARE the ONLY business who are NOT allowed to set prices for what we produce unless we sell direct! we are NOT allowed to raise our prices to cover our costs on the farm the way other businesses ARE allowed to do!

Oliver Anthony unknowingly sparked a movement. I've watched this a million times and get a tear every time. Instant legend

I've spent the afternoon listening to reaction videos to this song, and to a man we are all amazed. He says what most of us are feeling {other than the rich man who hopes we feel nothing but the burden on our backs} and does it with such passion. He is a gift, one who can unite us all in our shared experience.

My Daddy made this kind of music. If he were still around, he'd have the song on repeat, and be accompanying Oliver on the banjo, agreeing with every word. Daddy passed five years ago, age 84. He figured the only way to deal with the rich men north of Richmond was another flight for the Enola Gay. Daddy was fed up.

When I first heard this a few days ago I was in floods of tears ….I’m originally from West Virginia and grew up real poor but now live in the UK ….. This is absolutely home to me , the sound, emotion,vibe, and passion and I feel mighty homesick now 😮

It's the most powerful song I've heard in so long i can't remember. It's authentic, raw and heartfelt. I've never seen a song resonate with so many different people at a soul level. It's American folk music, out of the mountains in Appalachia. It proves that we have everything in common that matters Not too long ago he was struggling with alcohol and depression. He fell to his knees and prayed to God to take them away and for him to go forward with his music. God answered his prayers. Maybe that's God's energy coming through his voice that's got the ability to hit people so hard. Everyone who listens to it regardless of background or music preference or whatever. A local radio station that scouts talent throughout Appalachia approached him and asked if they could record him at their expense. They posted it just days ago and the rest is history. It's the only song that's been professionally recorded. There's others that are so good too, in the top 10, but they were recorded on his iPhone and are on his channel. This one is on the radio station channel. He's so surprised at the reaction and outpouring of love. He played a farmers market Sunday and there was standing room only. 25 acres of parked cars. He said in June he played for 20 people. Lol. Before his performance he didn't plug him, his songs or his social media. He read a verse from psalms about how the wicked will not prevail. Everyone was singing along and knew all the words despite it being released only a few days prior. Its only been a week. 16 million views on KZfaq alone. He stayed 4 hours after talking to every person who wanted to talk with him and he listened to their stories. An inspirational young man with an inspirational story and an angelic voice that everybody feels. He quit his job as a factory worker to pursue his music. He bought land and lives on that with his dogs off grid. This song is recorded on his land in Virginia.

Oliver is from Farmville Virginia. Up until now, he has played small Gigs around his area. Definitely a Diamond in the ruff. Most of America can relate to this song. So happy for this man. Hope he makes it big .

Oliver is not a 1 hit wonder, he has several original songs 9 of which are now on the top 25 chart. Just a fed up working man from Virginia that misses a sane world. He message resonates because we all live it.

Thank you for your honest reaction. The fact that this song got over 14M views in the first seven days tells you that the message resonates with ordinary folks, regardless of age, color/race/ethnicity, religion, etc. I hope this anthem will wake more people up and get folks to unite and take a stand before it's too late. This should be mandatory listening for everyone in our corrupt government, whether elected, appointed, or just employed. God bless you.

Hes has alot more songs. Virginia is one dam good song, also ive got to get sober and many more. His voice is so good i could listen to him all day

This guy is amazing and speaks the truth for all of us here in America and all over the world! There has never been another person that has spoken more truth than him. He's from Farmville, Va., west of Richmond, Va.

I'm from London England and I feel everything he said it doesn't matter where you come from the truth is the truth 👏👏👏👏

Just a voice and his guitar! True talent! I hope this blows up your channel also! Great Reaction Sister! 🤠

The content/context of the song is known, especially to the classes this song most appeals to. Olivery Anthony's singing style is part singing part shouting. Oliver's emphatic shout/sing style perfectly mirrors our desire to shout at those "rich men North of Richmond". Those of us who know the story of America's founding know what the "Olive Branch Petition" was. This embrace of Oliver's song by disenfranchised people, it's ascendance into the national discussion, is a literal Olive Branch Petition to those "rich men North of Richmond". They would be wise to listen, and act, because if they don't... well... ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯

So Christopher, which is his real name, lives close to me in rural Virginia, Farmville to be exact. He has played some local venues and festivals , but I am telling you this guys is Real. He is FIRE. My business deals with folks from all walks of life, and all races, and I can tell you this song unites us all. Its time to stop pointing fingers and being angry with our fellow citizens and direct our energy to our common enemy - those rich men north of Richmond. God bless 'Yall.

Every word of this song - facts. This man knows the truth. God save and preserve him form those who will certainly hate this message.

7:10 enjoyed your reaction. I've been going down the Oliver rabbit hole since Friday. He has several other great songs to check out. Subscribed 😊

He said this was his first time recording with a microphone. He had always used his I phone till that day. He had been working 12 hour days, 6 days a week, and he'd been sober 1 month. He has been writing songs as a hobby for 2 years. His second to last appearance (about a month ago) was at a farmer's market, for about 20 people. His last appearance people FLEW in, people drove hours to see him, and there were hundreds of people there (back at the farmer's market). He signed autographs and talked with people for 4 hours after his performance.

Great reaction! Truer words have not been put to music and sung with such passion.

What I heard was that he was feeling down and lost about the way he was living his life SO he asked the "Lord" to save him and make him a better man "And He Did" and this song was created...

This is so viral because people are dying to be able to speak the truth and to have other people agree with them. People watch these reaction videos and they finally feel a little validated and like they aren’t crazy for realizing what we are facing. This is a Freedom Anthem.

What a voice!

Oliver we hear you loud and clear in the Netherlands ...what a great song ..right from the heart...woow...

Great Reaction! This song had to come out! People are just sick and Tired of the way greedy cold politicians are running our country.

This crosses all genres, races, colors, cultures etc.

Oliver Anthony just turned down an $8 million record contract because they wanted him to edit this song so it can go on the radio. Total respect.

I feel like an old soul living in a new world. He really hit home w that line. A song for the ages…

He is a farmer from Virginia. His other songs will touch your soul..

Wow. A country girl. Listen close and you can hear cicadas in the background. The deer stand in the background. Oliver is sweating w/ puppies at his feet. Oliver lives in Farmville, Va. You earned my subscription and a like in the first 2 minutes. Now I'll let you respond to Oliver's anthem.

Great Voice!! Great Artist! Great Track! Great Reaction!!!! Thank You so Much ✌✌✌ 🇦🇺 Thumbed & Subbed 👍

I’ve watched people react to this song almost 100 times now. There’s one common thing in every reaction. The person starts nodding in agreement within the first 10 to 20 seconds. It resonates with everyone who isn’t part of the 1%.

"Rich Men North of Richmond" The powerful rich are few, but the power is in you! Amen!

"Miners not just Minors on an island somewhere."

Redheadedneighbor you keep being amazing and doing your reactions we all love your content and from one big red bearded man to another much respect to Oliver Anthony for saying what we are all thinking 👍

Most people know what’s right, no matter the color of their skin, and the politicians survive keeping us divided. First time viewer, great reaction.

Would love to see thousands of people in Washington DC on LABOR DAY singing this song TO the Rich Men North of Richmond and Wall Street!!! 💕💕

Such a powerful piece of music 🥹👏🏻

Factory worker from VA. No voice lessons. Never performed live prior to this. Had 200 followers the day this dropped. Gave his life to god 30 days ago and then this happened. This is as organic as it can possibly be.

🇺🇸 STAND UNITED 🇺🇸 GOD sent Oliver TO us FOR this reason💖💙💗💙

I'm British and Heard his voice an words behind it. Sing on Man .!

For weeks now, in the evenings and sometimes at lunchtime I've been listening to First Time Reactions and even some Remix's (rappers are loving it) and I have to say I've yet to grow tired of this song or others reactions and tonight I've come across yours and such a pleasure (spilling over of Down Home) I wish I somehow had video taped my own reaction to it all because the past two plus weeks have been a blast... I was floored by the stillness and peace of the woods, the colors, the blind, the Irish/Scottish Red faced Mountain Man, his passion, the Desbro Resonator all caught my attention immediately. Only thing missing and I was looking for it, the porch! The lyrics not just resonated but totally consumed me. And still do. If i could say one thing I've learned thus far regarding this song is: he is bringing many regardless our differences, to the realization that we each have more in common with each other than we have been led to believe. I pray as a people we continue to Run With It. Run With The Truth! We are a broken Nation bound by lies and deceit and exposing the RAW TRUTH will set us free. I loved your line when you said "he's a ginger and I just had to get him on here" and what you mentioned about reminding you of "Home" I thought maybe you flustered and a bit tongue tied about a memory you might have had of being reminded of an old boyfriend from your youth. LOL Anyway, going forward, I hope you delve into some of his other songs. I would also love to see you do a repeat reaction in regard to the Lyrics of RMNOR especially where the double, even triple entendres are concerned, if I can call them that... I enjoyed your reaction!!! 2 Thumbs up!

This is a great song , with words and exceptional voice. . My dog started howling along .She loves country music.

Resonates is a great word as he is playing a "resonator" guitar. Great reaction👍👌

The resonator guitar isn't the only thing that RESONATES with the world.....

He is from Farmville, Virginia where I live. Farmville is about 60 miles west of Richmond, Virginia! Love this song!

BEAUTIFUL reaction! Thanks. Appreciate it. Thanks for keeping it real. Keep up the Great Work! Peace 🙂

Went down the reaction wormhole and found this. Enjoyed the reaction. Your reward is a like and a comment. Youre doing gods work. Keep it up.

The best way I heard him described is 'Country Music's Kurt Cobain', in that he is able to tap into the raw emotion of society.

When you said "I grew up with these sounds" I saw that little breath and quiver in your voice, I am right there with you, grew up in VA, I left over 40 years ago at 18 to join the Navy, but the music has always been with me. As the new artist from the area are starting to get their music out there and revive the beauty, and yes even the pain, of the region, I am so happy that I can still hear their heartfelt stories through the music.

I always been proud that I've been born and raised in the south

46 yo construction worker and I FEEL this song like no other i have heard in my life

I am watching as many new reactions and like and comment to spread the word 💜

Lives in west Virginia was a drunk and gave himself to God and in return God gave him this song

Your smile radiates beautiful energy.

This song has hit over 27 million views just on u-tube this guy is so freaking amazing I can’t get enough of this song and his other music!

Has this man bridged the right and left? No matter what side you align yourself with he touches every one of us ..

I have had goosebumps for 2 weeks straight since hearing this song. I dont know why but I feel it has changed something in me.

Yes the song and the artist is amazing.................. But you! You are such a breath of fresh air! So animated and beautiful...... Wow

This man sang from the heart what so many people feel.

The blues was born out of the pain & suffering of blacks in the south and it was sang with passion that was beyond comparison. That's the power of the blues. Oliver Anthony is a new generation musician that has captured the passion of the blues, spilling out his heart & soul over the realities of life. Common saying is that the blues is nothing but a good man feeling bad. Oliver Anthony expresses that very thing exceptionally well

He's got himself millions of fans !!!

He isn't a professional musician. He is a guy with a job and wrote that song in his spare time. He actually does feel it because he lived it. That is why he has so much passion.

I'm from the boot hills of Tennessee and I know county and this is it, yes mam I was raised on county to good compare to Tyler Childers you nailed it, I enjoyed your show and your friendly smile I'll hit the buttons

I was in the very beginning of the viral video outbreak And I’ve watched this at least 50 times or more and the EXACT SAME THING GOOSE BUMPS !!

Thank you for your reaction .... love this song and love your reaction.

Young mans voice is literally gold. We went beyond red race lol, i saw blue face. Enjoyed your reaction.

Merci pour cette belle chanson 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍👍(France)

I am sending my Love from The UK to every working person on the planet ♥

That was great. Clever Epstein reference in there too with the minors word play. He must have a powerful voice with how far he was from the microphone. Got quite a beard going there too!

Love the reaction Redhead! Much love

hello again beautiful..great reaction..keep it going sweets!

He's from Virginia. The people's Anthem world wide.

I was at work thinking about how much I’d get paid after tax to pay for my hospital trip a year ago. I started crying. Last time I cried was the funeral for my uncle that basically raised me. He played banjo for fun. Family reunions were always to it in West Virginia. I hate my situation and miss him so damn much.

Oliver is an 👼 angel

A legend is born

I heard a reaction video and someone said Oliver's message is pure poetry, the new Shakespeare. Couldn't agree more

Wow! This song shook America and woke it up. There are more facts in the song than listening to CNN, FoxNews or NBC for a year! All I hope is that the Rich men North of Richmond do not buy Oliver Anthony off!

The best thing is he stood there & poured out his soul with all that passion to an audience of three, his two dogs & the cameraman. He says he hadn't performed in front of "a real microphone & a real camera" before that. I'm a West Virginian & we were raised with family gatherings, everybody bringing an instrument & hanging out on the porch. The men would swig bourbon or moonshine & the women had sweet tea or lemonade. I'd walk up to my grandfather & he would pour a splash of bourbon in my tea when no one was looking. Even today my neighbors & I will hang out & I'll carry a guitar or maybe just a harmonica or two in my pocket. People made it a joke, saying gingers have no soul. Well, I guess Oliver Anthony is the guy who said, "Shit, hold my beer then." Look at guys like this & Tom MacDonald. You'll see two very different men, but both receive acclaim because they're just saying the truth. In a world of fake thrills & even more hollow and polished personalities, people crave something authentic. Its the human experience, your soul wants to resonate with that of another.

He's so real and his music really intensely relates to myself I play drums and it would be an honor to kick out some tunes with Chris or Oliver Anthony

She looks proud to be from where that music comes from.

A ginger bringing the 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Truth in every bar 🧂👍🏻🙏🏻🔥

"Livin in the new world, With an old soul" That truth hits hard.

You MY dear, if single would be a perfect match to Oliver😇😻💗🍷💙

"Young men are putting themselves 6 feet in the ground cause all this damn country does is keep on kicking them down." .... facts. ( men you are worth more than you're being told and your success in life is not measured by a checking account! )

The reason the song hits so hard came out of nowhere cuz it's real music. A lot of the stuff we hear these days has no passion or soul behind it. It was made specifically to make money. But you can feel all of those passion and everybody's been through what he's going through or is currently going through it

His backstory is just as amazing.

A ginger, watching a ginger, react to another ginger, and they say we don’t have a soul!

Am from the same area. He is an old school Conservative with common sense and is not and never will be P.C.

He's just a good ol boy from western Va. He lives on his 90 acre farm and likes to sing at local farm meet's. It's said that he used to get about 500 people show up to these meets. 2 wks after this song came out there were around 5000 people showing up just to hear him. He was offered a 8 million dollar record deal but turned it down saying "All I want to do is pay off my farm and live a simple life". That is the definition of humble...

Hey Oliver has a phenomenal story. He lives off the grid on 90 acres in West Virginia. He was suffering from alcoholism, depression and was suicidal after he lost his job at a factory he had for 13 yrs because he got injured. He started traveling around to different hollers and realized this was happening all around him. Oliver gave his life to Jesus. He ask the Lord to delivered him from the crushing burden he was bearing and he would dedicate his life to Him. A month later Oliver wrote this song and performed it on his property. He's already turned down big 8 million dollar contracts to perform on the Lord's terms. He's an amazing man.

I have seen many people say someone should ensure he is not canceled. Well, that someone is all of us. We can play a part in keeping Oliver (Chris) around. Let's help him go, Diamond, and in turn, show the record industry, media, and powers that be, we are not puppets that they can control. (we, the people) Of all the views this video has gotten, if each of us spends $1.00 and downloads this song, it would take 10 million downloads for this to go Diamond. Here is the breakdown. Sales of 500,000 units for gold, 1 million for platinum, 2 million or more for multiplatinum, and 10 million for diamond. Talk to your friend and pass this message along if you are on board.