‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Making Approximately $40,000 Daily
Oliver Anthony: Making $40,000 a Day from His Hit Song
Oliver Anthony, the talented singer and songwriter behind the popular track “Rich Men North of Richmond,” is currently earning an astounding $40,000 per day from streaming his music.
In a recent report by Los Angeles Times pop music critic Mikael Wood, it was revealed that Anthony’s song had reached the top of the iTunes chart and Spotify’s U.S. Top 50.
According to the trade journal Hits, Anthony is estimated to be making $40,000 a day from the sales and streams of his music.
Last week, “Rich Men North of Richmond” was streamed over 17.4 million times, as reported by Hits.
On the iTunes Charts, Anthony currently holds four of the top 10 spots, with “Rich Men North of Richmond” at No. 1 and “Ain’t Gotta a Dollar” at No. 2.
His latest release, “I Want to Go Home,” premiered on YouTube and has already garnered over 1.3 million views. It currently sits at No. 9 on the iTunes Charts.
A Rising Star with a Humble Lifestyle
Despite his incredible success, Anthony leads a modest life on his farm in central Virginia. He resides in a 27-foot camper with a tarp covering a hole in the roof, as reported by the U.K. Daily Mail. Prior to his music career, Anthony worked at a paper mill in neighboring North Carolina.
In a recent Facebook post, the 31-year-old artist expressed his disinterest in the extravagant trappings of the music industry. He turned down an $8 million deal, stating, “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.”
Anthony explained that he wrote his music as a way to cope with mental health and depression. His songs resonate with millions because they are sung by someone who truly feels the words in the moment. No editing, no agents, just raw emotion.
WARNING: The following post contains vulgar language that some may find offensive.
“Rich Men North of Richmond”: A Powerful Message
The song “Rich Men North of Richmond” tackles the issues of an overbearing federal government and an economy that leaves working people struggling due to high inflation and low wages.
Anthony’s lyrics convey the frustration and desire for change: “Livin’ in the new world with an old soul. These rich men north of Richmond, Lord knows they all just wanna have total control.”
He continues, “Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do. And they don’t think you know, but I know that you do. ‘Cause your dollar ain’t sh** and it’s taxed to no end, ’cause of rich men north of Richmond.”
WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive.
“I Want to Go Home”: A Yearning for Peace
“I Want to Go Home” reflects Anthony’s longing for a place free from the struggles of the modern world. The song expresses a desire to be in heaven, away from the challenges of everyday life.
He sings, “Well, if it weren’t for my old dogs and the good Lord, they’d have me strung up in the psych ward. ‘Cause every day livin’ in this new world is one too many days to me.”
People lined up as far as the eye can see for a chance at a picture with @AintGottaDollar… hard to describe what I’m witnessing pic.twitter.com/A8bBAUGQJR
— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) August 13, 2023
“Son, we’re on the brink of the next world war, and I don’t think nobody’s prayin’ no more,” Anthony continues. “And I ain’t sayin’ I know it for sure, I’m just down on my knees.”
He concludes, “People have really gone and lost their way. They all just do what the TV say. I wanna go home.”
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