#469 – Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain

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<p>Oliver Anthony is singer-songwriter who first gained worldwide fame with his viral hit Rich Men North of Richmond. He became a voice for many who are voiceless, with many of his songs speaking to the struggle of the working class in modern American life.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep469-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep469-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/oliver-anthony-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/oliver-anthony-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> &#8211; give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> &#8211; submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> &#8211; join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> &#8211; other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Oliver&#8217;s X: <a href="https://x.com/AintGottaDollar">https://x.com/AintGottaDollar</a><br /> Oliver&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/oliver_anthony_music_">https://instagram.com/oliver_anthony_music_</a><br /> Oliver&#8217;s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@oliveranthonymusic">https://youtube.com/@oliveranthonymusic</a><br /> Oliver&#8217;s TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@oliveranthonymusic">https://tiktok.com/@oliveranthonymusic</a><br /> Oliver&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://oliveranthonymusic.com/">https://oliveranthonymusic.com/</a><br /> Oliver&#8217;s FaceBook: <a href="https://facebook.com/OliverAnthonyMusicOfficial/">https://facebook.com/OliverAnthonyMusicOfficial/</a><br /> Oliver&#8217;s Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/oliveranthonymusic">https://linktr.ee/oliveranthonymusic</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors &#38; get discounts:<br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep469-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep469-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Oracle:</b> Cloud infrastructure.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep469-sc">https://oracle.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Tax Network USA:</b> Full-service tax firm.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/tax_network_usa-ep469-sc">https://tnusa.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep469-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (09:00) &#8211; Open mics<br /> (13:03) &#8211; Mainstream country music<br /> (22:10) &#8211; Fame<br /> (28:06) &#8211; Music vs politics<br /> (36:56) &#8211; Rich Men North of Richmond<br /> (47:06) &#8211; Popularity, money, and integrity<br /> (1:01:54) &#8211; Blue-collar people<br /> (1:13:57) &#8211; Depression<br /> (1:38:50) &#8211; Nature<br /> (2:01:26) &#8211; Three-legged cat<br /> (2:09:57) &#8211; I Want to Go Home (live performance)<br /> (2:13:36) &#8211; Guitar backstory<br /> (2:17:58) &#8211; Playing live this year</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> &#8211; Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> &#8211; Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> &#8211; Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> &#8211; RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> &#8211; Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> &#8211; Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>