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"Rich Men North Of Richmond" Singer Rejects $8 Million Record Deal And Shares Raw Message About Mental Health Struggles
The singer from Virginia finally opened up about why he wrote his now-famous song in the first place, and why he won't be getting on a tour bus anytime soon.
By Gina Florio4 min read
We're living in a time when people are more hungry than ever for authentic online experiences. So when an unknown singer who goes by Oliver Anthony appeared on Facebook and Instagram, people were immediately drawn to his raw, honest lyrics and stripped back sound. The video was simple: Anthony with a guitar, outside with his dog, singing into a microphone. No special effects or anything fancy about it. He was just wearing a t-shirt and jeans. His music resonated with so many people that the video took off and reached millions of views.