Grammy-winning country music artist Travis Tritt is gearing up to release his newest album, Country Chapel. The record, which he says has been “30 years in the making,” is a departure from his typical album full of country hits, exploring the world of gospel music instead.
In “Rich Men North of Richmond,” previously obscure Virginia songwriter Oliver Anthony rails against Washington elites for creating a world in which hardworking Americans can barely make ends meet and are dying of despair.
The song really struck a chord online, particularly with listeners on the political right, and shot to number one on the Billboard Singles chart. Days later, it was used as an opener at the first Republican presidential debate—a move Anthony himself slammed, saying, “I wrote this song about those people.” For many listeners, the song’s message reinforced the belief held by many: that elites of both parties have ruined America and are keeping ordinary working people down, and outrage is an appropriate response.
Asked if the controversy over Christians deconstructing their faith was on his mind when he wrote the song, Wickham responded, “yes, 100 percent.” Although the song doesn’t directly reference deconstruction, that is part of the backstory, he said.
Country music sensation Oliver Anthony opened up about his conversion to Christianity during an interview this week on The Joe Rogan Experience, telling him that all people are sinners who "idolize something" and that he wanted to serve the "Master that is above all."
Benjamin William Hastings has had a hand in writing some of Christian music's top worship songs, yet he says he rarely knows when one will become popular.
Singer Oliver Anthony, who has gotten a ton of attention after his song went viral, shared a Bible verse before a performance.
Thanks to the pervasive nature of technology, gaining attention and worldwide fame is much easier than in decades past. A few hundred retweets on the site formerly known as Twitter and shares on Facebook, someone previously unknown can become a household name. Most people refer to this as "going viral."
Amid the viral success of his song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” Farmville, Virginia-based singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony has released a new song that discusses feelings of hopelessness.
Christian singer Dante Bowe says Maverick City Music “paused” its relationship with him because he had started his solo career.
A country singer and rising star from Farmville, Virginia, recently went viral after his new song "Rich Men North of Richmond" was shared on social media.
Country star Coffey Anderson credits God for faithfully guiding him through life’s highs and lows, as he turns to the Almighty for musical and life inspiration.
