Who Is Oliver Anthony? 'Rich Men' Singer Draws Controversy With New Song, Admits He's 'Not a Good Musician'
18.08.2023 - 22:11
/ justjared.com
One of the biggest new names in the music business this week is Oliver Anthony, but don’t expect him to follow a traditional path in the music biz.
The 30-year-old singer-songwriter became a viral sensation in the past week thanks to his song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” which has become an anthem for conservatives.
The song has courted controversy due to lyrics in which he criticizes “the obese milkin’ welfare” and politicians who don’t look out for miners.
Oliver took to his Facebook account this week to formally introduce himself to all of his new fans and turn down any speculation that he plans on accepting a record deal.
“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,” he wrote in the post.
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Oliver wrote about dropping out of high school at age 17 and all of the jobs he has worked throughout the past 13 years.
“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,” Oliver said.
Listen to the song below and read Oliver‘s full Facebook note too.
Read the full letter below…
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