Cant believe yall missed the "Miners instead of Minors on an island somewhere" line. That was the hardest line in the entire song.

Rich men north of Richmond.....the politicians in Washington DC.

The crazy part about his story is that he was dealing with substance abuse, reached his rock bottom and prayed to god that if he helped him through this situation that he would devote his life to god and helping others. Then he made this as his very first public song just recorded in his backyard and it instantly changed his life.. less than 30 days after reaching rock bottom and praying to god.. its a remarkable story.. hes been approached by labels trying to buy his soul but he refuses. He will remain independent and make music that touches the hearts of everyone.

This man single-handedly destroyed cultural racism with one song. When we all unite under government oppression, we become one.

That's not country music. That's straight-up Appalachian folk music. 😊

"I wish politicians would look out for miners, and not just minors on a island somewhere". That line is gold

My father was labourer in a hot African sun and he did it for 27 years to feed 3 kids and his wife. My mother swept my high school steps. I didn’t get any easier but I’ve been blessed in my life. I know what this man is talking about. More power to you brother ❤

We need to protect this man at all costs!

Oliver was 30 days sober when he did this video ,one night he dropped to his knees and asked God to help him get over his drinking problem and depression. (A local paper interviewed him) Now look at him all i can say is God is good and I wish this guy the best of luck. I just hope Tom,Adam and Upchurch get to him and let him know to stay independent and not give his soul to the music industry. ✌🏼♥️🇺🇸

His song calls to the world, not just the USA

The soul in this man’s voice. You can feel every word

Sat behind him and his family 2 weeks ago on a flight. Genuine down to earth guy and his kids were awesome. He's for the people. Allllll the people!

THIS MAN SPEAKS FOR FOR ALL OF US, THE SILENT MILLIONS MAJORITY!

As a black woman, I relate to a large majority of what that man is singing about and I feel it to my core. Looks like I have a new favorite artists!

Young men putting themselves, 6 feet in the ground, since the rest of the world keep tearing them down is a hard ass line. Respect

This is basically the anthem of all of us blue collar people . This is so true Z love that this song is uniting people

Regardless of where you come from or color of your skin. Hes singing for all of us right now.

Gentlemen, welcome to authentic, real, raw, Appalachian Blues. Sung by an authentic Scotch-Irish Appalachian boy. Appalachian Blues like Bluegrass has it's roots in Irish folk music and Mississippi Delta blues. Just a factory worker and tradesman a few weeks ago, writing songs and singing in the woods with his dogs. THIS is the REAL DEAL. Enjoy.

Damn right we feel that! This guy is our voice 🙏

Love y'alls reaction as soon as he started singing. You knew it was about to get real.

DC is north of Richmond. This song made me feel it, every freaking note.

As a hardworking factory worker father of four. This song broke me. Not going to lie this song made me cry. This guy understands.

I’m a white man in the hills of Morgantown, Wv. And this song is for ALL OF US! Much love my brothers! 👊 #letsunite

Something about these guys talking about their favorite country artist bring back faith in humanity for me. I love every genre of music, and it's nice to see other cultures be open minded about country music.

You can hear the pain and sorrow in this man’s voice, God bless this true patriot!!!

This isn't just a song, it's an anthem for all the people being stepped on and forgotten about in Middle America. People are fed up, and this song perfectly demonstrates how we feel.

This song is one anybody from any place can hear and feel. It made me cry a bit when I first heard

The other day me and my girlfriend were out at dinner, and a guy on a motorcycle rode through dowtown on a motorcyle blasting this song. We both js looked at eachother an smiled, it really is the people's anthem. You could feel it, everyone there knew the song.

Number 1 on iTunes in 3 days over 6 million views. This dude is the real deal...

I’m so glad our Appalachian culture is finally getting the recognition it deserves

I just LOVE seeing how everyone gets immediately pulled into this song.💜🙏🇺🇸

Love watching these young black men connect the dots. Untied we stand divided we fall

Out of the ten richest counties in the US five are around DC. Four in Virginia and one in Maryland. That tells me our public servants are living much better that the rest of our country. We’ve been sold out to foreign countries and corporations. Enough is enough.

From Virginia he's just a person no he's a Farmer!!. No record label. Protect this man at all costs!! He speaks for all working Americans!!❤

I really appreciate as black men, yall can handle some good Ole country. Y'all are awesome. God bless 🙏

Wow! The truth is always most powerful when it's the simple truth. This song applies the whole world over!

Man released this a few days ago, he’s already playing concerts where EVERYONE IS SINGING THE WORDS. I can’t imagine how good that must feel .

I am all teared up... And i am not even American, I am Greek living in the Netherlands, this guy touched my soul, we are also selling our souls in this part of the world. Great song, GREAT VOICE...

Our ANTHEM! He's singing to all of us and our hearts and souls. Fact and truth! Love your reactions. Do more Oliver Anthony!

So glad I found the CF. Good review. From the heart. I've been around a while and I know heart when I see and hear it and experience it. I pray for unity in our nation. Your faces tell the truth.

This song isn't just for America... it's for the world. Relatable on every account

This is what scares the hell out of the people on Wallstreet and in Washington.

Love these videos - thanks for sharing your experiences. it is a refreshing reminder to keep and open mind!

Y'all's content is great!!!! Love the discussions yall have.....😂

This guy wrote and sang a song that is resonating globally.

Amazing how this guy was truly discovered and Rich saw him and asked him to come on his tour.... NATURAL talent..... I'm glad

Man, I love all of your complete genuine reactions to this. It made me super emotional for some reason.

The peoples song that unites everyone. Regardless of race and religion. The average hard working soul getting shafted by their respective corrupted governments.

You can hear the pain in his voice. This song is coming from the soul. You can tell. This is Appalachian mountain music right here.

There were hundreds of iconic anti Vietnam war (protest) songs of the 60’s and 70’s. Now we have the first New World Order Protest anthem!!! 🌟 Thank you Oliver Anthony!

I love that you guys are versed in different types of music. Great content guys keep it up!

been watching these guys for a while. always on point. great sound studio upgrades too!

He's an off grid farmer and just joined twitter recently. But 3 of his songs as of last night are the top 10 of itunes. This song is now known as the anthem to the working class.

This is the new anthem for “We The People!” It’s not for a specific side, Republican or Democrat. It’s for all of us who are FED UP with our government!! United we stand divided we fall.

🙏 Thank you for showing this. I pray for you youth. Our new generation. You have sooooo much to stuggle through!😢

I love watching these young men. They always have great conversations, you can tell they are really good friends.

He's an off grid farmer on 90 acres with his 3 dogs! Amazing overnight sensation ballad for the working man!

We all need to come together and get these crooks out of control. A nation divided can not stand!!!

Yall are doing a good job. Speaking the truth and learning, at the same time giving perspective.

Amazing tune, I'm from Ireland and its very relatable, I'm sure it hits home across the world! Loving your vids btw, keep them coming! 💚🤍🧡

no fluff, no flashy splashy visual effects Just pure soul poetry........

as of right now, Oliver Anthony has 14 of the top 50 songs on iTunes, thanks to guys like you!

Y'all are very likeable - wishing you continued success!

Subbed 🤙 love the commentary, thanks for sharing… good content

There are two kinds of country music; you've got "my girl left with the dog, the beer's run out, and my truck broke down", and then there's REAL country music like this.

"Wish piloliticians would look out for miners and not just minors on an island somewhere." 🔥 💯 😮

This song is 🔥! And total truth ! Love his voice and love that he spoke the truth !❤

Bad ASSED. He loves Jesus too.. It shows in his honesty.. You gentleman make me smile. Thank you for this!

As a black person, this brought tears to my eyes. I related a lot to it. You got a fan for life Anthony 💯🔥

That type of guitar is called a resonator. Typically seen in bluegrass and traditional blues.

Easiest subscribe ive had in a while. Theys guys got the vibes

Farmville, VA, about one hour from Richmond. There is definitely a certain geographical perspective here. Lots of history happened in that area. "Rich Men North of Richmond" refers to Washington DC. @7:30 - I think that's a "resonating" guitar; in other words that silver thing is a "resonator".

He is viral now - he just sang live for the first time ever in a Richmond farmers market The crowd was singing along. This man is the original. Untouched by any label or promoter, just pure raw emotion

This is the kind of folk/country music I appreciate. The working man's blues. Not that truck-driving, buy shorty a drink finger-snapping commercial pop stuff.

I cannot get enough of the chemistry this family has. God bless them, they rule.

I've been watching you guys for sometime now, watching all you guys be completely into this was worth the watch by itself. Beneath the heavens we are all one...

The line about wishing the government care more about minors and not just on that island is cold as hell. Epstien Island

He's singing for ALL of us! God bless this man and God bless all!

Y'all are awesome!!! First time watching y'all !! Dam straight i hit that subscribe button!!!

Love you guys reactions. Love the interactions just reminds me of me and my friends going at it. Great fun.

This man might have just single-handedly UNITED this Country! Well done sir! Well done! 👏👏👏

I think this went #1 after 3 days. He performed today and had thousands show up all singing along with him. John Rich has offered to produce an album!

Brothers- this song is for me and YOU. it's for all of us under the foot of politicians. Black, white, men and women- anyone under a hundred thousand a year.

If this doesn't touch your soul, you aren't living in reality. This will go down as an anthem in the annals of American history.

It's the most powerful song I've heard in a very long time. It's raw, authentic, real and heartfelt. It hits your soul directly if you have one. I cried the first time i heard it and I still get goosebumps. His story is inspirational. He struggled with alcohol and depression when he fell to his knees and prayed to God. God took it all away. A local radio station recorded this and posted it. He was so surprised when so many people resonated. Polo tv posted him at the farmers market today about 2 hours ago. Standing room only and everyone was singing along.

this song unites us in the exact way the "rich men north of richmond" want to divide us. see what we can accomplish when we stop fighting each other and turn our gaze to the rich men north of richmond.

I stumbled across your channel, and loved it! I'm an old lady (68), I identify with the song and love that you see the same evils that I do in our current situation. I watched your Eminiem videos, never knew the meaning of Stanley. Love your channel!!

you get a like AND a SUB!! You guys are doing something! Crossing barriers!!! We get closer together because of you! Love to you boys.... get lit, cause there is more love.... just look...

Tom MacDonald and Adam Calhoun... Killing it with truth bombs.

So raw. SO much emotion. Beautiful song.

I can imagine a revolution with Oliver Anthony’s rich men north or Richmond as our battle song. If that doesn’t motivate you to take down the corrupt elites I don’t know what will.

Love this boys. Thanks for keeping it real.

He posted this on his page, his name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford, Oliver Anthony was his grandfather's name and he's paying homage to him by singing under "Oliver Anthony music" 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.

He’s singing for all of us! We need to unite and vote all the crooks out!!!

Richmond was also the capital of the Confeteracy during the Civil War. It has a history and culture around it centered on rebellion.

These guys got MOVED. That's good, music is supposed to move your soul. I like these reactions.

This song brings me to tears every time! We the people are ALL in this together. We are more alike than we are different. It’s time to start acting like it! ✌️🇺🇸

He turned down an $8,000,000.00 record deal. I have a lot of respect for that man.

When you all went quiet, as it sank in.... thats a damned good song

We makin it out the corn fields with this one 🗣️🗣️🗣️