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Viral ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer drops ex-wife diss track ‘Scornful Woman’: Divorce math ‘don’t seem right’

Oliver Anthony’s latest song, “Scornful Woman” is a so-called “diss track” about how his ex-wife got 50 percent of his assets in their divorce.

The Independent UK

US culture war show comes to London – and strikes a chord with European populists

At this year’s Arc conference, a new American export was on full display: ideological finger-wagging in Europe’s direction

The Guardian - UK

Billy Bragg: ‘There’s nothing like going out there singing your truth. That ain’t changed’

The activist singer-songwriter on fighting for trans rights, his 40 years in the music business and his forthcoming tour with his son

The Guardian - UK

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Money! Money! Money! How Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate hit the touring jackpot

The TV show about supermarket workers who win £20m in the lottery has been turned into a touring stage show. Its director Gaynor Faye reveals how she’s channelling the late writer – her mother – for help

The Guardian - UK

Appalachian Singer Oliver Anthony Announces Debut Album Produced By Dave Cobb

Appalachian singer Oliver Anthony's debut album release and benefit concert to connect with fans and support community.

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Oliver Anthony review – Rich Men North of Richmond star stirs the pot

The country singer, whose rootsy anti-elites anthem was a huge US hit, is clearly talented but his disavowal of politics is not very persuasive

The Guardian - UK

Billy Bragg review – from bard of Barking to golden voice

Touring a box set of his 40-year career, Bragg remains unequivocally himself, but the radical romantic’s mellower vocals are a revelation

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Trump, guns and political anthems: How country music went to war with itself

A rousing chorus of ‘Jolene’ is now just as likely to be drowned out by newer political anthems in an altogether more threatening tenor. Roisin O’Connor reports

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and SZA lead Billboard Music Awards nominations

Winners will be announced during ceremony on 19 November

The Independent UK

‘Dangerous gatekeeping’: why is country music still resistant to diversity?

Grammy-winning star Maren Morris has announced she is leaving the genre that made her famous due to bigotry, revealing an industry still stuck in the past

The Guardian - US

‘Rich Men’ singer Oliver Anthony cancels Knoxville gig after being ‘upset’ by ticket prices

Viral singer said $99 ticket prices were the result of a ‘miscommunication’

The Independent UK

‘Sticking it to the liberal media’: how conservative pop culture broke out this summer

The success of Sound of Freedom, Jason Aldean and Oliver Anthony has created a moment for outrage to take center stage

The Guardian - US

Viral country star Oliver Anthony among those ‘trapped’ at Burning Man amid flooding chaos

More than 70,000 people were trapped at Burning Man festival in Nevada as heavy rains flooded the desert

The Independent UK

How this summer's hit 'Rich Men North of Richmond' was appropriated by both the right and left

This summer two American country singers, Jason Aldean and Oliver Anthony, came out of nowhere with unexpected hits. In both cases, their songs were politically appropriated.

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The Independent UK

Oliver Anthony says speculation about his political views is ‘really funny’ to watch: ‘I’m just letting it ride’

Country singer has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks with his song ‘Rich Men of North Richmond’

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson shares message of support for ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer Oliver Anthony

Unknown artist’s country song rose to the top of the charts in the US

The Guardian - US

‘Joe the Plumber’, who challenged Obama on taxes in 2008, dies aged 49

Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, famous for arguing with Barack Obama on the campaign trail, died of pancreatic cancer

Salon

"Rich Men" versus the rest of us

“Rich Men North of Richmond” channels a narrative of white male resentment — one that most Americans oppose

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The Independent UK

Oliver Anthony shocks conservative fans by telling GOP Rich Men North of Richmond is about them

Country singer has criticised Republicans and Democrats for how the US treats working-class people

The Guardian - US

Rich Men North of Richmond singer condemns Republicans after song used in debate

Oliver Anthony responds after politicians discuss his No 1 hit on stage: ‘I wrote that song about those people’

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #101: Why is rightwing music suddenly storming the charts?

In this week’s newsletter: Country tunes that talk of downtrodden folk and shadowy elites are making Billboard Top 100 history in the US. And songs about sausage rolls are to blame

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Up First briefing: Trump's busy week; extremism in a hit song; 'miracle' Lahaina house

From counterprogramming for a GOP debate to a booking on charges in Georgia, Trump had a busy week. A hit country song raises extremism red flags. A "miracle house" stands unscathed in Lahaina.

WEKU

The rise of Oliver Anthony and 'Rich Men North of Richmond'

Audiences may have only just learned about a fast-rising country singer during the Republican debate Wednesday night. But "Rich Men North of Richmond" also has ties to extremist narratives.

WEKU

The viral song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' made its way to the RNC debate stage

The breakout song by an artist who goes by Oliver Anthony laid the groundwork to open the first Republican presidential debate for the 2024 election. But the song has notes of conspiracy theories.

The Independent UK

Oliver Anthony’s divisive ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ has made US chart history

Country singer has become the first artist to top the chart with no prior entries

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