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Oliver Anthony 'didn't even want to record' 'Rich Men North of Richmond' and had no idea it'd be 'the one'

Don't have two-and-a-half hours to listen to Oliver Anthony and Joe Rogan as they ponder the meaning of life? We've got you covered. Anthony, the man behind the fast-rising, chart-topping hit "Rich Men North of Richmond," shot to the forefront of media fodder when his song became an anthem for conservatives quick to claim ownership of the new star. Last Wednesday, when eight Republican ...
Oliver Anthony performs at Eagle Creek Golf Club and Grill in Moyock, North Carolina, on Aug. 19, 2023.

Don't have two-and-a-half hours to listen to Oliver Anthony and Joe Rogan as they ponder the meaning of life? We've got you covered.

Anthony, the man behind the fast-rising, chart-topping hit "Rich Men North of Richmond," shot to the forefront of media fodder when his song became an anthem for conservatives quick to claim ownership of the new star. Last Wednesday, when eight Republican presidential hopefuls faced off at the first GOP primary debate, the question that kicked off the night was, "Why is ['Rich Men North of Richmond'] striking such a nerve in this country right now?"

But Anthony, who has described himself as down the center politically, was the way his

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