The song by the Appalachian country-folk singer Oliver Anthony focuses on miners, poverty, tax, welfare checks, and the wealthy 1% wanting total control of the country|Oliver Anthony Music|YouTube

Little-known musician Oliver Anthony’s song, ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’, has gone viral with 42 million views since its release nearly three weeks back.

The song became an instant hit because of its politically charged lyrics and was even aired in the first GOP debate three days back.

The song by the Appalachian country-folk singer that focuses on miners, poverty, tax, welfare checks, and the wealthy 1% wanting total control of the country, was No.1 on Spotify’s Top 50 chart for the U.S. last week and was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 recently.

Songs containing a tinge of politics or social issues have topped America’s music charts recently—as the 2024 presidential election season gears up.

Just last month, country singer Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That In A Small Town’ received backlash yet went viral for its lyrics and video, which were perceived to hint at racism and violence in the South.