#469 – Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain

Oliver Anthony is singer-songwriter who first gained worldwide fame with his viral hit Rich Men North of Richmond. He became a voice for many who are voiceless, with many of his songs speaking to the struggle of the working class in modern American life.

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OUTLINE:

(00:00) – Introduction

(09:00) – Open mics

(13:03) – Mainstream country music

(22:10) – Fame

(28:06) – Music vs politics

(36:56) – Rich Men North of Richmond

(47:06) – Popularity, money, and integrity

(1:01:54) – Blue-collar people

(1:13:57) – Depression

(1:38:50) – Nature

(2:01:26) – Three-legged cat

(2:09:57) – I Want to Go Home (live performance)

(2:13:36) – Guitar backstory

(2:17:58) – Playing live this year

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