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Oliver Anthony Says He’s Turned Down
Offers Worth Millions After Going Viral,
Doesn’t Want ‘Spotlight’

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Posted By: Imright, 8/20/2023 12:49:53 PM

Oliver Anthony said he’s turned offers worth millions of dollars after going viral with his song “Rich Men North Of Richmond,” emphasizing that he doesn’t want to be in the “spotlight.” In a post on Facebook, the singer-songwriter from Virginia shared that his real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford and that the name Oliver Anthony is a dedication to his grandfather (who bears the name) and the “1930’s Appalachia where he was born and raised.” Oliver said he never wanted to be a “full-time musician.”

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Reply 1 - Posted by: wilarrbie 8/20/2023 1:03:54 PM (No. 1538707)
I can understand the defiance toward easy money, but you prove nothing to those who do not. Take the offers that will benefit your community, then set up a private foundation and SHOW what a boon can do for a group of people who need help WITHOUT gov't interference.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: Corndoggies 8/20/2023 1:29:44 PM (No. 1538719)
The true irony of these labels trying to sign him is not one of them would have released this song. Probably not have let him record it either. The famous singers flocking to sing and be seen with him have left a bad taste in my mouth as well. Look at what happened to Jelly Roll. Had one great song that was very relatable and now he’s living the “dream”. Good for Mr Anthony for not falling into the trap.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Birddog 8/20/2023 1:37:02 PM (No. 1538725)
I had seen another song he uploaded several months ago...long before this "Viral" one, he just does them with a cellphone on a stand. He has a good voice, interesting lyric/song writing, playing a dobro/metal body guitar is not "common" anywhere other than rural porches and backyards. He'll get money from having so many views...If he wants to just skip the whole "Packaged Fame/Fortune" of mega music media, I applaud him.(watch the arc of Lady Gaga's character in the recent "Star is Born" movie). Some money comes at a Price...Big Money has a BIG price, one you pay with your soul, and it comes with jackals and hyenas, scrabbling over the scraps, biting on your backside. I'm guessing that in his particular case family, ex-friends...ex women friends...would grow looooong teeth if he was suddenly worth $millions. If he has been struggling with addiction/alcohol/depression...he may well know that to much money will KILL him. Just as it has an awful lot of musicians(and sports stars, lottery winners). He has time on his side...no need to hurry into anything.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: padiva 8/20/2023 3:15:10 PM (No. 1538776)
But we want you to sing at the next PDT inaugural ball.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: greyseal 8/20/2023 3:20:58 PM (No. 1538778)
Poster #3 - his Gretsch resonator is the main reason I originally viewed his video. I bought an identical one while visiting Sweetwater Music in Indiana a few years ago. It was cheap - under $300 (the case was extra) but I wanted to try my hand at some slide guitar. I will say this - after watching him perform at two different venues here in NC, he's definitely captured some lightning in a bottle that working folks can relate to. I hope he manages to avoid the pitfalls and temptations that abound for the naive entering into the music industry. He needs to keep it like he found it - raw, authentic, soulful, and above all else, truthful. Good luck to him. greyseal
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Reply 6 - Posted by: Imright 8/20/2023 3:48:26 PM (No. 1538786)
Here's another story about this song: https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/08/19/out-of-touch-leftists-in-meltdown-mode-over-rich-men-north-of-richmond-hitting-home-for-millions-1388307/
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Reply 7 - Posted by: franq 8/20/2023 4:54:00 PM (No. 1538815)
I listened to it last night. Yeah, it was heartfelt, but give me Hank Jr's Country Boy Will Survive if you want social commentary.
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Reply 8 - Posted by: DVC 8/20/2023 5:21:46 PM (No. 1538832)
Gee, it would seem that making a few millions in a hurry, but not agreeing to do anything against your principles (might not be possible to do that) and then 'retiring' and going back to your normal life with a solid bank account improvement for your retirement might be a good choice. But, he's going to do what seems right to him. Best wishes for him, hope he keeps his life the way he wants it and doesn't get rolled over and damaged by the 'fame truck' which seems to flatten so many in that line of work.
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Reply 9 - Posted by: jalo1951 8/20/2023 6:30:52 PM (No. 1538880)
Accept the money and go forth and do good with it.
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