Oliver Anthony
Born: 30 / 6 / 1992
Location: United States
Christopher Anthony Lunsford (born 1991/1992), who performs under the name of Oliver Anthony and releases music under the name Oliver Anthony Music, is an American country-folk singer-songwriter. In August 2023, he released the single "Rich Men North of Richmond" independently, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Anthony the first artist to debut atop the chart without any prior charting history in any form.
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Oliver Anthony To Surprise Drop Debut Album On Easter
Anthony announced the release of 'Hymnal Of A Troubled Man's Mind' on social media.
Oliver Anthony Announces Album Is Finished Before CMC Rocks
“New album is finished. You'll see it pop up sooner or later.”
Oliver Anthony Reveals Plans For Debut Album
Like Oliver Anthony's already-released songs, the album will remain a low-key affair "with a few other instruments added."
Jason Isbell Unloads On Oliver Anthony
"There’s a reason you just don’t jump in the f***ing pool..."
Oliver Anthony To Welcome Baby Boy In November
"I had to squeeze in one more show before our baby boy comes at the beginning of November..."
Oliver Anthony & Rock Acts Papa Roach And Shinedown Pay Tribute To Lynyrd Skynyrd
Papa Roach credited Shinedown vocalist Brent Smith for “pulling this idea together last minute for the fans”.
Oliver Anthony Hits Out At Knoxville Venue For Overcharging Fans
The venue’s team have responded in their own defence, heatedly telling promotors to “be careful” booking Anthony for shows.
Matt Ward Leads This Week's 'Grass Roots' Program
Each week, ABC Country shines a light on the best, in-demand country music on its Grass Roots program. Here are this week's picks.
Oliver Anthony Blasts Conservatives
The 'Rich Men North Of Richmond' singer called out conservatives for “trying to characterise me as one of their own” in a new YouTube video.
Newcomer Oliver Anthony Goes Viral In Divided US
While the song has gained attention from political figures on the left and the right, Anthony has stated that he stands at the “centre of the road” regarding politics.
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