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This is not country music, this is music for the country.

With three dogs, a chair, and a mic, this man recorded an anthem for the working class around the world.

The voice and MESSAGE for billions of people all around the globe I am a black man 45yrs married with 2 daughters and this song brought me to tears.. The song hits in the stomach like a train going nowhere I heard it should be used as an Anthem for the common HUMAN irrespective of colour,race,gender age EVERYBODY....... You climb higher Oliver the WORLD has your back Brother ❤2ALL StaySafe ✌👍🤜🏽

He made me feel less embarrassed about not having a HS Diploma and only a GED. Chris is his real name. Oliver Anthony is his Grandfathers name and the name is a tribute to him and his Appalachian Mountain roots. He also lives in a camper on his own property that he is still buying,where the video is shot. Everything in the song is true. Not just a bunch of lyrics with a catchy tune. I am glad yall liked this song as much as we do.

Rich men North of Richmond is Washington DC. High school dropout, lives in a camper, worked 12 hour shifts six days a week for years in factories in North Carolina and Virginia, and was about a month sober when he recorded this. The guy is legit

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

Washington DC is north of Richmond. He's referring to policians and how they want total control.😮‍💨 This guy deserves every bit of the millions of views he got on this video!👏👏👏

North of Richmond is Washington DC. I loved both of y'all's reaction. This song hits hard. He said he was having bad depression and was smoking and drinking too much and prayed to god to guide him or something like that and 30 day's later he posted this song. It's amazing. Then he was offered 8 million dollars to sign a contract to some music company and he turned them down. He said he didn't make this song to be famous or rich. He's amazing

30 days ago this man was battling alcoholism. He went to his knees and prayed to God if he gave up alcohol would God guide his music writing and 30 days later, here we are! We Virginians are sooo very proud of Oliver

Folks no matter color, religion, social status, or political party this song is a rally for us to unite and stop letting the scumbag politicians keep us divided and poor.

STOP FIGHTING EACH OTHER AN START FIGHTING FOR EACH OTHER

This song and video, have more soul and meaning for people than anything in the last 40 years. This is a masterpiece.

A man, a mic, a lawn chair, dogs and a deer stand in the back...love it ❤

He’s singing from the soul and it’s relatable to EVERYONE.

This is life. A man, his guitar, his dogs with a mic on his undeveloped property talking out against the politicians in DC. Americana at its finest. Amazingly, this was a cry for something to be done heard around the world that EVERY person could understand and even felt about their own country. Read the comments on his channel.

That rascal got a voice! LOVE IT! 😂

North of Richmond = Washington D.C. He's singing in the style of Appalachian Folk Music. Sort of a modern day Woody Guthrie from the 1930s Depression Days. Loved your reaction, just luckily happened to come across your post. Love your take on his vocals and sound, you are NOT alone; the World has found Oliver's tune impactful as well. The main thing I have found from watching reviews is no matter who WE are or where WE are from, this tune strikes a cord with everyone. And the great thing about that is WE all find a different meaning to each one of US = however, we all come to the same conclusion, things can NOT stay the way they are! Watch is follow posting video "Moving Forward"

I'm a 62 year old white man and people should see the system we have wants to divide us - this song speaks from the heart. I truly believe he is blessed by God to send this message (and others) to us all. God uses His people like this. At a recent concert he read from Psalm 37. Read it and know His word is encouragement to His people. God speaks through Oliver's lyrics.

"I said the video was racist, i had never watched it though. I just repeated what i was told" And still doesn't see a problem

The Jason Aldean song was because he filmed at locations where lynchings took place. Did he mean it? No, but the Internet goes crazy. This on the other hand is an anthem for everyone. Glad you reacted to it ❤️

Yes, Oliver Anthony has "music in him". He used to be an alcoholic and six weeks ago, fell on his knees,. and asked God to give him a purpose. He has his back story on his KZfaq channel. Great, honest reactions. And he has more songs on it, too.

Once in a while a song is 'inspired'. This is one of those rare times. Millions upon millions upon millions of us feel what he says, deep in our souls. We're sickened at the welfare scammers, and that there are hungry people. We're disgusted at the powerful men that rape children and don't get called out and punished for it. We're in despair about our young men that come home from the military broken, and the kids that age out of the welfare program that have no where to go but the streets. Even our college educated have been suckered into useless degrees, can't get a job, and have given up trying. We've been downsized, made redundant, our jobs sent to cheap countries, or our employer got taxed out, and quit. I wish there was 10 verses to this song.

I always like the comments for this video of "He doesn't look like a singer" that's something I miss from my youth. Singers and bands just look like everyday people.

Nice job guys. I don't watch alot of reaction videos but as a 60 year old blue collar worker from the Ozark Mountains of Missouri this song really hits home for me. This is more than a song. Its an anthem for ALL OF US, WHITE, BLACK, YELLOW, BROWN whatever. We are all in the same boat. I like you guys. I love this song and its an anthem for all of us!! Im not even really religious but I'll say this.... GOD BLESS AMERICA because we need it right now!

What makes this song so awesome is that it transcends through race, age, or political view. It hits home for so many Americans right now. And he said the quiet part out loud! BOOM! This dude just turned down an $8 million contract. It's not about money for him. It's his heart.

CMT pulled the “other” song because of politics, not because the SONG was racist. It wasn’t. And Hannah Montana filmed at that courthouse, Mario Lopez movie filed there and Hallmark Christmas movie filmed there…nobody complained at any of those times. I’m not a fan of Jason Aldean, but I DO live in a small town in The South and I have heard that statement “I wish somebody would try that here” a guzillion times. So much so that if I had a dime for every time I heard it, I would be RICH. That song wasn’t racist. This one isn’t either. Both are about the state of our country…not color….country.

That was a video of that man’s SOUL. Very few performers these days are capable of beating that type of vulnerability. He is a voice of a generation. Just stunning. So nice to see your honest reaction to him!!!! ❤

I’m a 1st generation Mexican-American who had to start working at 15 as a dishwasher to help out at home. This song makes me want to cry, especially “young men are putting themselves 6 feet in the ground, cause all this dam country does is keep on kicking them down” because it’s a sad reality for many men who are quietly struggling. I wish it weren’t so…

This is a American Folk song that is sung by a young man in his 30s who has been living off the grid because of his mental health issues and has turned that into a beautiful song. He is not a republican or a democrat but his lyrics are conservative. I truly believe that he has faith in his message and he wants people to feel his emotions and hope for the country to choose to be better.

Let’s unite for our Grandchildren! This is worldwide 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

This is an anthem…..it’s for all of us. It’s for you and for me. I’m a white dude from Wisconsin…..it’s for ALL of us. This is magic

❤😂😅 I'm dying watching your dad kill that ice pop❤

Rich men north of Richmond are our politicians who have their thumbs on the scales. Oliver lives in the poorest county in Virginia but the rich men north of Richmond are politicians are trying to get rid of the middle class. Which means America falls. This song is for every color, culture, and people living in this new world.

If you're looking for racism, you can normally find it, even in things that aren't.

For those that don’t know, the instrument he is playing is a reverberating guitar commonly known as a Dobro. My grandfather played this as a backup musician, even playing at the Grand Ole Oprey in Nashville TN. I miss him terribly and he would have LOVED this song! He was NOT a religious man, but he would always say “I’ll let the missus pray for our souls, but I swear to GOD I hate politicians! The only time they care about the working man is when they want our vote!” I love the fact that Oliver came out and said this song wasn’t for the left or the right, it was about ALL the politicians north of Richmond!! This song sings to EVERYONE and tells them that we need to look at those in power who have prioritized profits and power over the common good of us all!

His heart is in his music. You can hear it in his voice, and you can't fake that. That's what I always loved about Tupac, you could tell he was always speaking from the heart when it came to certain songs and subjects.

There isn't anything much better than hearing a father tell his son that he's proud of him. I love it.

I think this man and his music have done more to unite us than anything in my lifetime. Thanks for the video.

This is a song of unification that transcends, race, class, and culture. It is the “rich men north of Richmond” that sow chaos, division, and hatred amongst the races. Thank you for reviewing this ballad for the common man/woman whoever you are.

He didn’t die his beard it’s all natural. Everything about him is natural!

"Living in the new world, with an old soul". Amen, Brother.

This man sings for all of us. What a beautiful thing to watch a father and son hearing this together.

He’s talking about DC, love that you all try and give it a fair shake!

The rich men north of Richmond are the friggin government guys.

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

Growing up in northern VA- it means more when you know what “rich men North of Richmond” truly means. Love y’all man 😭❤️

"It's aggravating seeing people on conservative news try to identify with me like I'm one of them." --Oliver Anthony

I'm a old white cowboy. You men are just Americans! God bless you!

You can feel the angst in his voice. Goosebumps all over.

Rich Men North of Richmond speaking to the Washington DC elite and our politicians!!!

I'm glad I gave yall another chance. I have to respect yall coming around

Pops stay smackin on the icys 😂😂😂

I'm a proud white Christian, the Muslim is my brother, the black man is my brother, NO ONE HURTS MY BROTHERS. Love this song, fight for your country America, every culture is important. Our Father is watching.

big hugs from Poland, i hope normal people will have better times in us. if no...come to europe, we need smart, good people,

I’ve never seen a popsicle that big holy Also respect for keeping it a real reaction, I see a lot of fake ones

Washington DC is just north of Richmond, Virginia. The rich men north of Richmond are the politicians in Congress he's singing about.

Pops wearing a chain link fence shirt 💀

He paid nothing. In June he performed for 20 people for free. RadioWV reached out to him wanting to do this video at his little farm near FarmVille, VA. He was dealing with his alcoholism for about 30 days, suicide thoughts etc. anyway, he agreed to do the video. It was released and it’s been on KZfaq and Spotify for a couple weeks with 21 million views. And he has 5 songs in top 10 of Spotify. No fancy sound mixing. That’s a resonator guitar. He started writing songs 2 yrs ago. His use of the double entendres is great.

North of Richmond = Washington, DC. Rich men north of Richmond = politicians. He’s talking about millionaire congressmen.

Congratulations Oliver Anthony This song is Debut #1 in the Billboard Hot 100.

He struggled with alcoholism and depression and recently found God and started to write songs. This is about his life, and most of us too.

Rich men North of Richmond: Talking about Washington DC political men.

That boy can sing alright!

Thank you for your reaction and comments! This song represents so many of us. We are all Americans. This song is about Government dividing us when we are all in the same spot. They couldn’t handle us if we all joined forces because it would be all of us against them! Thanks guys ❤️

This is the song that brings us together against our disgusting leaders ❤ don't let them divide us!

He is talking about the rich politicians in Washington DC which is directly Northeast of Richmond VA.

He loves Trump. No more political hate groups, let's have Americans Lives Matter. As a proud black man I tell my kids we are all the same just focus on being true to yourself and respect everyone. Trump 2024❤

First time here. It's Appalachian folk music. He's going through depression from addiction. I've been watching all the reactions. The facial expressions when people hear the lyrics are priceless. Edit. Oliver (Chris) says it's not Appalachian folk. He is from east of there.

At the end of the day you at least reflected and realized how people are steered into thinking in a certain way. The good thing is the artist made it clear what the song is about. Enjoyed the honesty my bruthas.

Hank Wikliams Sr. Of the new millineum. Real life, real emotion, simply stated. Billions worldwide are connecting with this song. Even listening to it in china! We are living in this century of the roaring 20's!!

I'm an old soul, 69 years old, I'm white male, I cry, seeings people from all races relating to this song, I pray, this will bring everyone together, especially at this time in our world. It's time to vote, the bad ones out, and the good ones in like Donald Trump, you know ,Trump is looking at 700 years in jail, for us, and America. We must all vote. GOD BLESS YOU ALL Peace out

This songs crosses all races, religions, and nationalities. I’ve cried three times watching. I love you all. ❤

As a white person, I strive constantly, in every way to treat everyone the same, no matter their color. Everyone is equal. My grandmother taught me that. Because it is every generations responsibility to do better. Make a positive change. I think you do that. Great video

Big love!! Thank you!!

This song speaks for most Americans who have to get up and go to work for bullshit pay❤

Love this reaction video!! I’m from a small town! This song hits home with everyone! ALL OF US! We are all the same and equal! You guys are awesome! I love it!! 5 stars from me!

This man is touched by God with a message for the masses in todays age

Not the tube popsicle 😂 My childhood😂 The purple was the best flavor, fight me

He turned down an 8 million dollar music deal!! John Rich told him DON'T SIGN WITH ANYBODY! Stay Independent and you will be able to sing ANYTHING! THIS SONG Unites We The People!! ❤

He already refused multiple 8 million dollar deals

Rich men north of Richmond is the politicians of Washington dc this song is true to the heart and explains the country today

The reason you hear the raspy in his voice is because it's not recording a studio it's recorded right there where he's standing at his house. That is the original recording and and the some politicians came out and tried to use it for their theme song and he said no I'm talking about all politicians no affiliations. He is awesome

Oliver Anthony is an ex factory worker and now off grid farmer and lives with his 3 dogs. He's been writing his own music for several years with hundreds of songs. However, dealing with mental illness and alcoholism he came to the end of his rope, and got on his knees and prayed to the Lord asking if he would sober him up and let his music touch others. After this prayer, Radio WV, a radio station in West Virginia listened to a couple of his songs 30 days ago, and said they would help financially to record his first album, then recorded this video, 'with a real microphone!' said Anthony. Prior, all his songs were only recorded on his iphone. Radio WV or Anthony had no idea when his song was released to the public last week that it would go viral. He played at a farmers market on Sunday, which normally has 20 people and thousands showed up. Many of his songs are now in the top 10 on itunes. John Rich, country artist, said he would help financially as well to produce his first album with Radio WV. Two days ago he received an $8 million dollar record contract and turned it down, because if he would have had a big record contract 30 days ago, this song never would have been heard as its not what the mainstream corporate music machine wants to put out.. and is why he wants to remain independent. He is now selling merchandise, but he chose a small business near his home in Farmville, VA. A bigger company would get the merchandise out faster, but small businesses need financial help more at this time, he has said. He opened at the farmers market Sunday reading a psalm from the Bible. The guy is the real deal and you can feel his heart through his song and his actions. This song has touched the heart of every American, and beyond. People from Australia, Europe, New Zealand all feel the truth that comes thru the lyrics of this song as well.

"When you have music in you you don't make music you write oratory masterpieces and time from time you find a melody that matches it" I love this

The backstory is he came to the end of himself, that man is speaking from the heart.

Richmond is directly south of DC. This song and songs with actual soul are what we need to help heal this place.

When the music is in you, you’re the faucet and it just pours out. God bless you Oliver Anthony.

He has the most haunting voice and that’s what makes this song come from the heart. He’s talking about politicians in DC

I love the comments, it feels like people are truly starting to wake up. We are all in this together love one another

When we look in the mirror we different but when we search our souls we the same we stand together we die together

LOVED YOUR REACTION TO THE SONG. Y'ALL HIT ALL THE NAILS ON THEIR HEADS!

Such a good song but it makes me sad because it’s reality.

After this song was released, Oliver was offered an $8 million recording contract which he refused. Also, Oliver didn't record this video. At the end of the video, you see the word RadioWV, which was the outfit that recorded the video, and they posted it online. Oliver had no idea that this song would make news all over the world, and that it generated over 99 million views on KZfaq. It's being called, "The People's Anthem."

I’m old enough to remember when tv would sign off for the night. You’d have Johnny Carson, then the Late Late Show then the Star Spangled Banner then static. When I was on college radio we would play Jimi Hendrix’s version of the Star Spangled Banner before signing off for the night. Our generations version of a mic drop. This man just dropped the mic for the nation. I hope we all wake up when the static is gone.

When something like this blows up overnight it just shows you how hungry people are for authenticity.

I was always told music brings people together. Oliver Anthony is definitive proof of that.

He is talking about the rich politicians in Washington DC which is North of Richmond. I never heard the art of writing music stated that way and you described it perfectly. New to your channel great reaction. Love that y'all are keeping it real which is rare. Great job

Literally put his soul into it- gave his life to Christ two days prior and told God he’s working for Him now.

I wish politicians would look out for miners, not just some minors on an island somewhere 👀